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Making my own meal!

Guideposts member Chrissy tells us how she is learning independent life skills like cooking a meal for herself, with her support worker Jane.

Sam’s Zoo-per Adventure: The Difference Outings Can Make

Guideposts member Sam and support worker Jane tell us why outings can make such a big difference to people with a learning disability.

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The Price of Inclusion: Independent Breaks and Learning Disabilities

How financial concerns mean Rachel, like many people with a learning disability, is unable to go on breaks and trips.

Supporting A Loved One With Dementia Over Christmas

Christmas can be a stressful time for people with dementia and their loved ones. From unfamiliar decorations to festive food, our guide can help you navigate challenges.

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“Dementia can be a very lonely place”- Pat’s Experience

A recent report from Carers UK found a third of carers always or often feel lonely. Half of carers feel...

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Tackling the Cost of Living Crisis

How the cost of living crisis affects the people Guideposts supports, and how we can deliver support tailored to our members’ needs.

Helen smiling holding vegetables grown at Guideposts Dig N Grow group.

Volunteering: The Benefits

1/06/2022 This week marks Volunteers’ Week, to thank volunteers and recognise the fantastic contribution they make in society. It is...

Guideposts Community Succeeds in Global Challenge

the Guideposts community completed their Global Challenge, with 69 participants and a dog contributing steps, stomps, wheel rotations, and trots to a grand total of 21,989.5 miles, the equivalent of travelling all the way around the world.

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Cycling for Better Health

Volunteer Jason is recruiting a Guideposts team to cycle the London Revolution: a scenic 156 mile route through and around London.

Mary-Lou Sponsored Silence

Silence and Self-Control

When Mary-Lou took a sponsored silence in aid of Guideposts, she discovered even more about herself.

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