Welcome back to Reasons to Care, and it’s a joy to bring you the first of a new run of episodes where we share the inspiring story of Anne, one of the lovely ladies we care for at Diverse Abilities!

Anne’s story is one of independence and fulfilment, shining a light on the empowerment that our support gives to so many that come to us in adult services, and it’s a pleasure to share her experience on this month’s episode.

This episode covers:

• What a normal week looks like with the support of Diverse Abilities

• The friendships that such support enables

• Anne’s life-changing holiday experience

• How Anne chooses the activities in her life independently

Clare Rochford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-rochford-65b9501b7/

Join the Diverse Abilities Team: https://diverseabilities.org.uk/careers

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The partnerships that we can make between charities and businesses can transform countless lives, and every piece of that puzzle counts!

We’ve been Colten Care’s chosen charity, which has led to improvements at Langside and beyond, and Jess Farwell’s role in the community is a perfect example of how we can collaborate and achieve so much together.

Jess joins us in this episode of Reasons to Care, where we also bust the myth that caregivers need prior experience, and share more heartwarming notes from our Happy Jar!

This episode covers:

• Examples of community support that Jess has been a huge part of, like their recent ‘Chocolate Elf Campaign’

• The importance of partnerships between charities and local businesses

• Encouraging people to contribute their skills to a fantastic cause

• Transition support for individuals with disabilities from childhood to adulthood services

Clare Rochford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-rochford-65b9501b7/

Join the Diverse Abilities Team: https://diverseabilities.org.uk/careers

Diverse Abilities: https://diverseabilities.org.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-abilities-plus/

https://www.instagram.com/diverseabilities/

Being both sides of the caregiving coin is an experience that gives you unending gratitude for the work that carers do - such is the case for the remarkable Pam Wills.

She worked for Diverse Abilities from 1997, and her son Graeme has had some wonderful experiences under our care, so it’s a joy to share Pam & Graeme’s story in this emotional and uplifting episode of Reasons to Care!

This episode covers:

• Pam’s discovery of the caregiving profession and how rewarding it’s been to her and those she’s worked with

• The impact of dedicated workers on whole families

• Emma Wray’s ‘angelic’ nature and how it gave such joy to Graeme and his family

• Why the myth of caregiving being a lonely profession is so far from the truth

Clare Rochford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-rochford-65b9501b7/

Join the Diverse Abilities Team: https://diverseabilities.org.uk/careers

Diverse Abilities: https://diverseabilities.org.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-abilities-plus/

https://www.instagram.com/diverseabilities/