John Williams, co-founder of national learning disability charity FitzRoy, has won the Outstanding Contribution Award at the National Learning Disabilities Awards for transforming the face of social care services for people with learning disabilities in England.
After spending 35 years as a journalist, working long and unsocial hours, Mark decided it was time to retire and one of his top priorities was to find some time for volunteering.
Local authorities admit long-term planning will save money
On Sunday 20 January 2013, FitzRoy featured as BBC Lifeline's 'charity of the month'. The work we do to transform lives was showcased in a film, presented by Nick Knowles (DIY SOS, City Hospital, National Lottery), which explained how, with the right kind of support and assistance, people with learning disabilities can live more independently at home and in the community.
