Peoples News

IMG 4752 10th May 2013 Fun in the Sun!

Ella and Laura from Heathcotes Oadby have recently enjoyed a week-long holiday to Majorca, supported by Heathcotes staff members Charlotte and Abbi.  Here is the story of their travels: Bright and early on Saturday 20 April, Charlotte and...

heathcotes united 1st May 2013 Heathcotes United!

The first match of their season saw the recently formed 'Heathcotes United' get off to somewhat of a shaky start with an unfortunate 8-1 defeat against rivals 'Shakeybebes' at Aylestone Leisure Centre.  Not to be disheartened, the 5-a-side team,...

Self Limited 9th Apr 2013 Learning on the Job

Heathcotes Blackburn resident Terry has recently started a job working at local café, The Pavilion and is simultaneously working towards his NVQ Level 2 in Customer Service and Food Hygiene.  Here is round-up of Terry's first week in the job:...

photo 1 3 2nd Apr 2013 Keeping Mum

Sunday March 18 marked this year's Mother’s Day (or Mothering Sunday as it is more traditionally known).  This annual celebration where families up and down the country pay tribute to the role their mums, or maternal influences, play in...

onesie head office 26th Mar 2013 Fundraising Fun at Heathcotes!

Every two years, thousands of people do something 'Funny for money' on Red Nose Day, in a bid to raise money for Comic Relief; a charity helping to change countless lives across UK and Africa. In our effort to do our bit for this fantastic cause,...

AP volunteers 20th Mar 2013 Andrew Makes Headway

Andrew lives at Heathcotes Watnall and has recently embarked on a project of seeking a voluntary work placement.  Andrew worked really hard putting together his CV before getting out there and visiting lots of different places.  We are happy...

MV 1 14th Mar 2013 The man with the dragon tattoo...

Matthew lives at Heathcotes Glenfield.  Matthew has recently celebrated his birthday and decided mark the occasion by fulfilling a long time ambition and getting some ink!  Matthew visited a local tattoo shop and opted for a colourful dragon...

alton towers 12 12th Mar 2013 Up, up, up... And down!

Staff and service users from Heathcotes Oadby have been thrill seeking recently with an adventure to Alton Towers; armed with supplies and cash for treats they pulled away from Heathcotes Oadby ready for what lay ahead, only for the home's trusty...

KC 4 11th Mar 2013 Woodworks of Art

Kial resides at Heathcotes Arnold and over the past couple of months he has been attending the EVE Trades Workshop in Bulwell.  EVE Trades provides employment and training opportunities to those who, for a variety of reasons, have been...

DH washing up 26th Feb 2013 Let's Get to Work!

If you find yourself feeling a little peckish or fancying a nice cuppa after a long day shopping in Wakefield, you may be lucky enough to bump into DH!  Currently living at Heathcotes Agbrigg, DH has a job at a local café.  DH has quickly...