News & events
Whether it’s an individual success story, a local event, or a national campaign, as the UK’s largest supported living specialist, there’s always something new happening in the world of Lifeways. This is where you can keep up-to-date with all our latest announcements - big or small.
‘It’s made my confidence grow’: Philippa starts childcare course at college!
Philippa, who’s 28, has always been ambitious.
But like many people in their twenties, finding the best way forward isn’t always easy – especially when you have lots of talents like Philippa!
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Why community settings, not private specialist hospitals, are vital for longer-term support
By Alac Pengelly, Lifeways’ Regional Operations Director for the South Region
“What can you offer the people you are assessing that we can’t?”
The private specialist hospital’s wood-panelled room seemed to quiver from its director’s booming voice. The year was 1993.
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‘It’s about time I live my own way’: Kyle, 18, moves from specialist school to a purpose-built Lifeways supported living service in Sutton-in-Ashfield
Kyle, who’s 18 years old, made the transition this summer from his specialist school to Mulberry Lodge, a Lifeways supported living service for 14 adults in Sutton-in-Ashfield,
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New supported living service Queen Oaks Court opens in Stoke-on-Trent!
Queen Oaks Court, a purpose-built supported living service for 16 adults with complex needs in the Bucknall suburb of Stoke-on-Trent, has now opened.
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Lifeways residential service in Southport holds co-production day!
Abingdon, a Lifeways residential service in Southport recently brought together individuals we support, families and the support team for fun, food, and competitions – and a co-produced plan for even better support.
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Transitioning from Children’s Support Services to Adult Services
When does transitioning from children’s support services to adult services begin?
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