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Sam Avery, Service Quality Director, explains what a success their most recent music therapy Being Heard event was.

Service Quality Director Ben McCay takes the reigns and tells us all about the impact of The Camden Society's Being Heard events.

Jordan Allan is celebrating five years as Service Quality Director at Thera (Scotland). In this blog, we highlight his accomplishments from the last five years.

Thera South West’s very own Sam Avery was recently invited to be the guest speaker at an event in Weston Super-Mare organised by People First.

Independence and control over finances is an accepted part of everyday life for many of us. However, people with a learning disability frequently face barriers when it comes to managing their own money. They may also need support with some aspects of their money, and so their experience of money and what it means to them may be different to others.

The Brightsparks group shows the impact that socialising and accessing the community has on people with lived experience of a learning disability.

Two people supported represented Thera (Scotland) recently at the Midlothian Futures Fair.

A young man supported by Thera has recently developed several new relationships which have had a profound impact on his life.

Healthcare advocacy is a key part of support work, where sometimes you will need to advocate for people who need support. This story showcases just what a difference support staff can make when they are knowledgeable, passionate, and strong enough to advocate for the people they support.

Through the support of The Meeting Place, Diana has secured two work placements with two businesses in Peterborough. Read her story to find out more and how the right support can change someone's life.