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Our Autumn Highlights for 2023

The latest news from Guideposts highlighting our recent activities. includes a focus on specialist day services for people with learning disabilities.

‘The Only Way To Have A Friend Is To Be One’ – Friendship Hints

Making friends is not always easy for people with a learning disability or autism. Take a look at our friendship hints!

“I’ve realised I’m capable of things I wasn’t so sure about”

Follow Maria's journey as she gains confidence, finds happiness in making a difference, and takes on new challenges.

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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.

Our Spring Highlights for 2023

The latest news from Guideposts highlighting our recent activities. includes a focus on coaching for Complex Emotional Needs.

How To Manage SAD This Winter

Two million people in the UK struggle with SAD each winter. Learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatments for seasonal low mood here.

Autumn Highlights 2022 from Guideposts

The latest newsletter from Guideposts highlighting what we have been up to this Autumn.

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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.

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What Happens When A Mental Health Condition Can’t Be Cured?

While many of us will struggle with our mental health at some point in our lives, for the majority, with the right support and treatment, we will make a full recovery. Most of our mental health system is based on this assumption.  But for a sizeable minority of the population living with an incurable mental health condition, the picture for mental health support is very different, and often insufficient.  

Creating a Dementia-Friendly Home

Creating a Dementia-Friendly Home

20 May 2022 Dementia Action Week takes place in May each year. The week, instigated by Alzheimer’s Society, is driven...

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