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I am in The Crown! | Kate’s blog

I am in The Crown! | Kate’s blog

It was my first week at home since the latest lockdown. I will miss seeing my friends at classes but the good thing is we can carry on meeting on Zoom thanks to Baked Bean my service provider. Back in February the Baked Bean drama group I belong too, sent some of us...
Lily

Lily

Lily’s festive lockdown venture Hi my name is Lily I am 18 years old. I live with my mum (Sally) my dad, Paul and my sister Lucy.  I have 3 dogs Rosie, Bonnie and Maggie I enjoy walking and playing with them. My sister is a Maths Teacher. I like dressing smartly and...
Ava

Ava

By Sam, her Dad Ava was born six weeks early on 4 October 2019, weighing a small 4lb 1oz and was diagnosed with Down’s syndrome when she was just five days old. Due to a few complications, she spent four weeks in Stoke Mandeville NICU where we met some amazing and...
Ava inspires charity choice for art auction

Ava inspires charity choice for art auction

Every year, workplace design company Oktra holds an annual art show where they invite people of all ages and experiences to submit a piece of their artwork to be auctioned off for charity. This year, the auction will raise money for the Down’s Syndrome Association...
Universal Credit Changes

Universal Credit Changes

Changes from 16 November – for those paid monthly Some of our members may be affected by the current rules if they are occasionally paid early because of ‘non-banking’ days. Earnings are usually reported through the real time information service (RTI). Getting paid on...