Moira – living well with dementia
When Moira was 52 her mum’s disability meant that she was unable to continue to support her. She now lives with her Shared Lives Carer in North West England.
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Dementia
We have expertise in supporting people with dementia or at risk of developing dementia.
2018 Dementia Project newsletter released
It has been another busy year for the MacIntyre Dementia Project and to celebrate, the team have released the third edition of the Dementia Project newsletter.
Karen - receiving a diagnosis of dementia
Alongside being born with Down’s Syndrome, Karen was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease in 2014. Since Karen’s diagnosis, staff have done their utmost to provide the best possible support for Karen.
Living with a learning disability and dementia – Rosie’s work with our Health Team
This Dementia Action Week, we celebrate Expert by experience, Rosie Joustra, who works with the Health team, and continues to help everyone understand living with a learning disability and dementia better.
Martin - person centred end of life care
This case study tracks the life of Martin, who died aged 67 having spent 14 years in MacIntyre services. Martin developed Alzheimer’s disease 10 years before he died, and lived comparatively well thanks to the continuity of care.
Launching the MacIntyre Dementia Pathway
As part of our response to changes in the health of the people we support, we’ve developed a Dementia Pathway that incorporates bespoke, innovative service support to ensure we are providing best practice advice and interventions to meet the needs of our ageing population.
Attitudes to dementia and learning disability
This World Alzheimer’s Month we want to shine a light on the stigma and discrimination people with a learning disability can face when developing and living with dementia.
Preparing to Support
As Dementia Action Week begins, Health and Families Manager, Nicola Payne takes us through help available to families to support their loved one with dementia
‘The Page Turners’ learn about dementia
MacIntyre's Best Practice Team Health and Wellbeing Facilitator, Rachel Furniss, has been running book clubs for the people we support. In this blog Rachel explains how ‘The Page Turners’ have been learning about dementia using the Books Beyond Words resources
We’re off to the Dementia Care Awards!
Join us in celebrating our Health Team at the Dementia Care Awards
Alison – the emotional impact of dementia on relationships
This is Alison’s Story. MacIntyre supports Alison. She has Down’s Syndrome and a diagnosis of dementia.
Wrapping up World Alzheimer’s Month
As World Alzheimer's Month comes to an end, we reflect on the resources available to support people with a diagnosis of dementia
Financial Management and Legal Responsibilities
In recognition of Dementia Action Week 2024, we're sharing some useful tips and tricks to help families in supporting their loved ones, and the financial and legal aspects that come with it.
Angela – the importance of post-diagnosis support
In this case study, Angela gives us a firstperson account of her life, detailing her family history, life with her husband, her interests and her healthcare, including her recent diagnosis of dementia.Nicola, who has supported Angela with her diagnosis, reflects on the importance of telling Angela about the diagnosis and the support needed moving…
Alison in words of her sister Sandra
Sandra and her family felt that Alison wasn’t just a member of their family, but of the MacIntyre family too
Jo and Jess
Tina and Moira
Jan, Frontline Practitioner - Case Study
Jo, mother to Jess - Case Study
Linda, Frontline Manager - Case Study
The MacIntyre Dementia Project
Funded by the Department of Health, MacIntyre Dementia Project aims to improve the support and care for people with learning disabilities who have dementia.
Dementia Special Interest Group
MacIntyre set up a Dementia Special Interest Group in 2011 to respond to the challenge posed by the changing needs of an ageing population.
Health
People with a learning disability are living longer, yet they are still dying 20 years younger than the rest of the population. It is well known that people with a learning disability are more likely to live with other health conditions such as diabetes, epilepsy, dementia and dysphasia.
Dementia Special Interest Group
The Dementia Special Interest Group is open to anyone who would benefit from sharing experiences arising from the changing needs of people with dementia.
Engaging people in looking after their health
The Keep Going…….Don’t Stop! (KGDS) group was formed with a focus of creating materials that are easily accessible to people with a learning disability in different formats, predominantly Easy Read.
Memories and Miles begins in Bedfordshire
On Sunday 30 September, over 70 people took part in MacIntyre’s first ever Memories and Miles event.
Making connections
Recently, we've been exploring how Intensive Interaction can benefit people living with dementia and today's film demonstrates how effective the approach can be.
Bedfordshire Memory Café Opens
The end of July saw the first Bedfordshire Memory Café open its doors. Filled with fun, laughter and budding friendship, it was an opportunity for people to share their ideas for future cafés.
A walk to remember in my wheelchair
On Sunday, October 7 Donald Delmohamed is independently taking on MacIntyre’s one-mile memory walk ‘Memories and Miles’ in his wheelchair.
Reducing the Risk of Falls - Shropshire Case Study
This case study shares learniing from a Roundtable event which MacIntyre hosted for our staff from Shrewsbury and surrounding areas.
New Memory Cafés opening
After the success of both the Milton Keynes and Warrington Memory Cafés, we are thrilled to announce that Memory Cafes are now opening in Bedfordshire and Chesterfield
Making Memories in Milton Keynes
On Sunday 7 October the second of our Memories and Miles events was held at Loughton Lake in Milton Keynes.
Roundtables Best Practice Guide with templates
This Best Practice Guide will give you support in organising a roundtable event for your staff, from arranging a venue to preparing topics.
Memory Café Milton Keynes
The MacIntyre Memory Café offers a fun, welcoming and relaxing environment for people to take part in social activities, make new friends while enjoying a hot drink and cake.
Getting creative at the Bedfordshire Memory Café
Following the successful launch of the Bedfordshire Memory Café in July, the team were thrilled to receive an equally positive response to the second café in August.
A Registered Manager’s perspective on Dementia
For day four of Dementia Action Week, we are sharing 6 films from the perspective of one of our Registered Managers, Sarah Lancaster.
In conversation with Astrid Ubas
Following on from World Alzheimer's Month, MacIntyre’s Admiral Nurse in-training, Astrid Ubas, shares her thoughts on learning disability and dementia
MacIntyre Dementia Project in the press
You may have heard about the success of our award-winning Dementia Project this year. The team have achieved a lot and are really working hard to achieve the key project aim of helping people with a learning disability to live well with dementia.The team have shared their views on some big topics on various guest blogs and in sector-leading…
Supporting people living with dementia to lead their best life
This World Alzheimer’s Month Beth Britton describes working with MacIntyre’s Health Team to support services where people are living with dementia.
MacIntyre Dementia Project: Two Years on
It has been two years since our award-winning, DoH funded 'MacIntyre Dementia Project' came to a close but our work around dementia is far from over.
Introducing Memories & Miles
Our award-winning Dementia Project is delighted to announce that in October, MacIntyre will be holding the very first Memories & Miles events.
Countdown to the DAA webinar: Learning Disabilities and Dementia
Hosted by leading campaigner on ageing, health and dementia Beth Britton and Dementia Project Manager at MacIntyre, Sarah Ormston; the webinar will discuss learning disabilities and dementia.
Reflecting on the MacIntyre Dementia Project
On Friday 9 November, the Dementia Project Team held a party to celebrate the end of the MacIntyre Dementia Project.
Releasing The Easy Read Dementia Statements
Last week, MacIntyre released The Easy Read Dementia Statements at the National Dementia Action Alliance Conference 2019.
The MacIntyre Dementia Project: A Year On
A year since the MacIntyre Dementia Project came to an end, we are taking a look at our continued work in dementia and learning disability.
Can music help someone with dementia?
In her latest blog post, Learning Disabilities Admiral Nurse Jane Nickels explores the impact music can have on someone with dementia.
Leading an independent life with a learning disability and dementia
Beth Britton writes about the importance of supporting a person’s independence when they are living with dementia.
Dementia and Learning Disability – Resources
In Dementia Action Week 2023, we’re focusing on people who have a learning disability and develop dementia, along with resources that can help.
Myth busting: the importance of receiving a timely diagnosis of dementia
Receiving a timely diagnosis of dementia can and does make a significant difference to someone with a learning disability and dementia.
Autism and Dementia
In her latest blog, our Learning Disabilities Admiral Nurse Jane Nickels explores the links between autism and dementia.
Dementia Statements
To mark the fourth day of Dementia Action Week, we are shining a spotlight on our Easy Read Dementia Statements.
DAA Webinar: Learning Disabilities and Dementia
Join our webinar with Dementia Action Alliance on Tuesday 8 May at 10am about learning disabilities and dementia.
Finalists in the Dementia Care Awards
Following our success in reaching the finals of the National Learning Disability and Autism Awards earlier this year, we have now also reached the final in two categories of the Dementia Care Awards.The National Dementia Care Awards is an annual event organised by The Journal of Dementia Care, a multidisciplinary journal for all professional…
Understanding Dementia and Learning Disabilities
With approximately 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK, the resource provides valuable insight into the types of the condition.
MacIntyre at the Dementia Action Alliance Roundtable
Last week, the MacIntyre Dementia Project was fortunate to take part in and present at the Dementia Action Alliance (DAA) Dementia and Learning Disabilities Roundtable.As part of its campaign this year, the DAA is focusing on improving care and support for people affected by dementia who come from seldom heard groups: prisons, LGBT,…
Dementia and End of Life
Jane Nickels shares advice for supporting a person living with a learning disability and dementia who is approaching the end of their life.
Living well with dementia
To mark the second day of Dementia Action Week 2019, we are highlighting a host of resources we have on dementia.
Welcome to our new Dementia Project Assistants
Rosie and Rachel have been working alongside our Dementia Project team since the beginning as Experts by Experience.
Dementia and Learning Disability: The time for action is now
Sarah Ormston was featured within the latest Royal College of Psychiatrists MSNAP newsletter, sharing why the time to take action on dementia and learning disability is now.
MacIntyre Families Podcast: Discussing dementia with Beth Britton
Content creator, consultant, trainer and mentor Beth Britton joins host Nicola Payne to discuss her personal experience of dementia and share her expertise.
Presenting at Brace: Dementia and Learning Disabilities
On Thursday 11 February Jane Nickels, MacIntyre's Learning Disability Admiral Nurse, will be presenting at the Brace 'Dementia and Learning Disabilities' online event.
UK Dementia Congress 2017
We are excited to announce that MacIntyre is a partner of this year’s UK Dementia Congress, the UK’s largest dementia focused event.Now in its 12th year, the UK Dementia Congress will take place on 7-9 November at Doncaster Racecourse. Organised by the Journal of Dementia Care, each year the event offers a mix of innovative sessions, debates and…
Young-onset dementia: MacIntyre Families Podcast
In the latest episode of the MacIntyre Families Podcast, host Nicola Payne is joined by Victoria Lyons. Victoria is a Senior Consultant Admiral Nurse working at Dementia UK.This episode covers:An introduction to Dementia UK?What is young-onset dementia?What are the earliest signs of young-onset dementia?Advice for making a person's home dementia-friendlyLiving…
Dementia Statements - Easy Read
This booklet presents 5 statements relating to Dementia in Easy Read format.
Beth Britton: A Marriage Of Learning Disabilities And Dementia
As our work on the award-winning MacIntyre Dementia Project continues, so does our support from leading dementia freelance campaigner, consultant, writer and blogger Beth Britton, who remains a key part of the project.In Beth’s latest article for the Huffington Post, she explains why dementia services could learn a huge amount from the learning…
Dementia and learning disabilities: bridging the gap
Have you received the Journal of Dementia Care May/June issue? Flick to page 20 and you can read an article from our Director of Adult Services, Emma Killick.It is becoming widely recognised that people with a learning disability are at an increased risk of developing dementia. As Emma describes in the article, the MacIntyre Dementia Project is working…
Dementia research for couples with a learning disability
MacIntyre has been approached by University of Stirling to help find participants for this study.
Winners at the Dementia Care Awards and South East Great British Care Awards
It’s safe to say that MacIntyre is floating on cloud nine at the moment, with not one but TWO more award-wins last week.After an extremely successful few days at UK Dementia Congress, the Dementia Project team were delighted to win the Outstanding Dementia Care Innovation Award at the 2017 Dementia Care Awards. The Project was commended for its people-first…
Taking action to support people with a learning disability and dementia
Dementia Action Alliance (DAA) launched its new campaign ‘From Seldom Heard to Seen and Heard’ last week at the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). The launch was based on the findings of Roundtable events held in June, which discussed three seldom heard groups: people with a learning disability, the LGBT+ community, and prisoners but many other ‘Seldom…
Jan’s ten mile trek against dementia
On 23 February, Jan Kendall will be taking on the Looe Ten Miler in the name of MacIntyre.
Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang: A Dementia Friendly Production
A chance to visit the theatre and experience a show – It’s not always easy when you have a diagnosis of dementia...
Living well with dementia: over £500 raised
We couldn’t be prouder to share that thanks to your fundraising efforts we have raised over £560.
12 Tips to Reduce the Risk of Dementia
A visual guide to reducing the risk of developing dementia and decelerating the process if already diagnosed
Dementia Action Week 2022
Over the next few days MacIntyre will be sharing a variety of resources for Dementia Action Week.
Building a dementia friendly garden
Spring has sprung! The clocks have finally moved forward and the daffodils are in full bloom.
Perimenopause, Menopause, Dementia and having a Learning Disability
Jane Nickels, MacIntyre's Learning Disabilities Admiral Nurse, shares her latest blog post.
Vince Has Dementia - Easy Read - 2018
This short document helps to facilitate a conversation explaining what it means that someone has dementia.
Meet the UK's first Learning Disability Admiral Nurse
In partnership with Dementia UK, we are proud to welcome Jane Nickels to join MacIntyre as the UK's first specialist Learning Disability Admiral Nurse.
Who stole November?
Jane Nickels, MacIntyre's Learning Disabilities Admiral Nurse, shares her latest blog post with tips on self care for carers.
World Alzheimer's Month 2023
MacIntyre is committed to continuing our ground-breaking work supporting people who have a learning disability and autistic people who have a diagnosis of dementia
MacIntyre’s Wellbeing for Life toolkit
The Wellbeing for Life toolkit, created by MacIntyre’s award-winning Dementia Project team, brings together a range of resources to promote awareness and understanding about getting older with a learning disability and living well with dementia.Following a successful pilot phase with selected geographical areas of MacIntyre, the toolkit was made available…
What is sundowning?
For many people with dementia, feelings of distress can emerge in the late afternoon and continue into the night, which is often known as 'sundowning'.
Families Podcast: Season 3, Episode 8
In the latest podcast episode, Nicola talks with two guests with expertise in Dementia, and our regular Dementia Special Interest Group meetings
Gathering information to share with health professionals and other news
Jane Nickels, MacIntyre's Learning Disabilities Admiral Nurse, shares her latest blog post.
5 minutes with Sarah Ormston
Sarah Ormston, MacIntyre’s Health, Dementia and Wellbeing Manager features in the February edition of the Dementia Action Alliance Newsletter.
New post for an Admiral Nurse!
Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses who provide amazing support to people with dementia and their families.
Free resource Friday
Every Friday, our Health, Dementia and Wellbeing Team share free, valuable resources, containing examples of good practice and advice. Have a look at the resources released in January and February 2019.
We’re Hiring: Learning Disabilities Admiral Nurse
Following a new partnership between Dementia UK and MacIntyre, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse to join MacIntyre as a 'Learning Disabilities Admiral Nurse'.
MacIntyre Health Team: Reflections on 2023
Nicola Payne looks back over the MacIntyre Health Team's achievements in 2023 and plans for 2024.
Training the Thames Valley Police
Last week, MacIntyre’s Health and Dementia Team spent the afternoon with the Thames Valley Police, discussing learning disabilities and dementia.
NDAA Conference 2019
MacIntyre’s Health, Dementia and Wellbeing Manager Sarah Ormston will be attending the National Dementia Action Alliance Conference 2019.
KGDS: Achieving Together
We are delighted to announce that the 'Keep Going....... Don't Stop!' group have been chosen as winners of the Dimensions 'Learning Disability and Autism Leader's List 2019' in the category of 'Work and Education'.
Meet Jane!
In her first blog post Jane Nickels, MacIntyre’s newly appointed Learning Disabilities Admiral Nurse, shares her experience at MacIntyre so far.
Never too early, never too late - to start health recording
Nicola explores the importance of recording a person’s health on a daily basis, and how it helps us observe small changes.
Memories and Miles 2020
Memories and Miles returns for 2020 and you're invited to take part in helping the people we support live well with dementia.
The Sui-Ling Show Episode Forty Nine- Featuring Beth Britton
In this episode Sui-Ling speaks to Dementia specialist Beth Britton about the work happening across MacIntyre on to support families and people living with someone with Dementia.
Stop and have fun!
We all join MacIntyre for different reasons, and when I started working for the organisation over 10 years ago I wasn't truly sure what MacIntyre was really about, but I was intrigued.
Four walks to remember…
With a total of four miles, nearly 400 walkers, Memories and Miles walks were a great way to celebrate the end of our three-year Department of Health funded Dementia Project.
Martin’s Story
For the sixth day of Dementia Action Week, we are sharing a story that highlights why continuity of care is essential and the importance of staff and families working together to support a people with dementia.
Easy Read Resources
At MacIntyre, we believe that information should be accessible for all.
Orange for October
Jane Nickels, MacIntyre's Learning Disabilities Admiral Nurse, shares her latest blog post detailing her top tips for promoting good brain health.
Will you join us?
Have you or a loved one been affected by dementia? This Saturday, August 17 we are launching Memories and Miles 2019, starting with Memories and Miles in Warrington.
Families Podcast: Season 3, Episode 4
In the latest podcast episode, Beth Britton and Nicola Payne discuss supporting people living with both dementia and a learning disability.
Winners at the NLDA Awards
We are thrilled to announce that MacIntyre has been awarded not one, but two awards at the National Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards on Friday.
A Registered Manager’s Perspective
When you suspect someone with a learning disability has dementia, there can be many obstacles between the initial signs to a full diagnosis.
Promoting the voice of people with a learning disability
Involving the people we support is central to everything that we do at MacIntyre, and it has been a clear, shared vision from the very start of our Department of Health funded Dementia Project.
Staff successes
Today is 'Employee Appreciation Day', so we would like to take the opportunity to say thank you to our all of our fantastic staff.
An interview with Emma Killick in Elder Magazine
Our Director of Adult Services, Emma Killick, spoke to Anna Melville-James, Writer and Editor of Elder Magazine, about the importance of healthcare organisations and charities working together.
Sunny September!
Well on reflection of this month, it’s been enlightening. I have now had the opportunity to leave my home and venture to MacIntyre's Central Office in Milton Keynes. The team there were very welcoming and even decorated my desk, which was a lovely touch. I’ve learnt about MacIntyre’s ‘Resources Library’ and the Great Interaction’s ‘Try Before You Buy’…
Preventing Falls: Public Health England
We are pleased to share that our Health, Dementia and Wellbeing Team have contributed to the recent Public Health England Publication, 'Preventing falls in people with learning disabilities'.
We have been shortlisted!
MacIntyre and Jane Nickels, MacIntyre and Dementia UK's Learning Disabilities Admiral Nurse, are finalists at the Nursing Times Workforce Summit and Awards.
Nursing Times Workforce Awards tonight!
We're wishing our incredible Learning Disabilities Admiral Nurse Jane Nickels and our Health, Dementia and Wellbeing team luck at the Awards tonight.
Awards
Our approach and expertise has been recognised across the sector as industry leading. We are extremely proud of our specialists, staff and the people we support.
Come along to the Milton Keynes Memory Café
On Tuesday, August 28 there’s another chance to attend our Milton Keynes Memory Café.
Our DNA makes us who we are, and who we are makes us MacIntyre
I remember one of my first thoughts when joining was ‘what does Great Interactions look like in practice?’.
DSIG arrives in the North!
At MacIntyre to invest in the continuing professional development of our staff, we provide access to best practice groups known as the ‘MacIntyre Special Interest Groups’.
Memories and Miles 2019
We are thrilled to share that Memories and Miles will be back for another year.
Episode 5: MacIntyre Families Podcast
In the latest episode of the 'MacIntyre Families Podcast' Nicola Payne talks to Jane Nickels, our newly appointed Learning Disabilities Admiral Nurse.
A different kind of day
Chris has a diagnosis of dementia which is becoming more prevalent; some days he seemingly does not want to engage in activities and sessions he has previously enjoyed.
Repetition
Repetition can be a way a person with dementia who is struggling to remember something tries to remember it – repetition may be a style of learning that the person practiced at school.
About Respect - Easy Read - Leaflet
This is an easy read leaflet produced by the Dementia Project to explain Respect.
"The team go above and beyond."
The MacIntyre Memory Café in Milton Keynes has become a safe space for families, people we support and people with dementia to meet and share their experiences.
Celebrating achievements with KGDS
On Monday 19 November, the ‘Keep Going…Don’t Stop!’ group held their annual showcase, to reflect and share all of their achievements throughout the year.
Launching Memories and Miles 2019
On Saturday, we launched Memories and Miles 2019 in Warrington, kick-starting our set of upcoming Memories and Miles events.
Miles in the making
Two events, two miles and a host of fantastic attendees; Memories and Miles in Chesterfield and Milton Keynes were events to remember.
Anxiety
Part of "Changed Behaviour" series
New Memory Café Opens in Buckinghamshire!
The end of July saw the first Memory Café open its doors in Flackwell Heath, Buckinghamshire, hosted by MacIntyre The Cherries.
So what is a Memory Café anyway?
MacIntyre holds Memory Cafés in areas around the country. Here's a bit more about them and who they're for.
Finalists at the National Learning Disability & Autism Awards
Last week, it was announced that several of our staff had been shortlisted for the National Learning Disability & Autism Awards.
Finding us!
In Warrington Shared Lives, one of the options we offer to people is day support. This is where the Shared Lives carer uses their own home as a base to support someone but also supports them to get out and about too.
All you need is love
Whilst Valentines Day is traditionally a day filled with candlelit dinners, flowers and romance, at MacIntyre we are reminded daily that love has many forms.
Thank you, Jan
Could you take on ten miles for MacIntyre? On Saturday 23 Febuary, Jan Kendall did just that by running the Looe Ten Miler, to raise over £300 for our growing number of Memory Cafés across the country.
A Letter to Moira
Last month, we sadly said goodbye to Moira, a wonderful lady who was supported for a number of years through our Shared Lives scheme in Warrington.
Paranoia and Accusations
Physical changes in the person's brain could result in the parts of their brain that should regulate their behaviour deteriorating or no longer functioning.The person may be hallucinating as part of their dementia symptoms - this may be particularly noticeable around evenings and night times. If the person has Lewy Body dementia, this is especially…
Free Resources
Did you know that we regularly share free, valuable resources on our expertise?
What is a Memory Café?
With our Memories and Miles events coming up in several locations across the country, we explore what our Memory Cafés can offer...
We're coming to Whitby Park!
This Saturday our one-mile fully accessible event, Memories and Miles, will take place in Ellesmere Port and you’re invited.
Wakefulness - Disturb Sleep
Part of Changed Behaviour series
Memory Cafés 2020
A new year, means new Memory Café dates for 2020.
Introducing our Virtual Memory Café
On Friday 29 January we will be taking our much-loved MacIntyre Memory Cafe online for the first time, welcoming people across the country to join us.
Working with hospices
Beth Britton, one of three consultants on the Dying to Talk Project, shares why it’s important for MacIntyre services to connect with their local hospice.
Everyone has a voice
One of the ways we hear the voice of people who draw on our support is through the use of Life Stories. Life Story work can be presented in many ways depending on how someone prefers to communicate so each the person is involved in a meaningful way.
Let's Talk. Period.
Our Health and Wellbeing Facilitator, Rachel Furniss is shifting the mindset to help people feel more comfortable to talk about periods and menopause as part of Wellbeing of Women and Holland & Barrett’s newly launched Women’s Health Community Fund.
Memory Cafés
The MacIntyre Memory Cafés offer a fun, welcoming and relaxing environment for people to take part in social activities, make new friends and enjoy fantastic cake and cups of tea and coffee.
Employee Benefits
Competitive pay, free sector-leading training, career progression and our rewards and perks schemes are just some of the benefits we provide.
Upcoming events in Warrington
At MacIntyre, we encourage people we support and their families to be part of their community. This week in Warrington, there are plenty of ways to make new friends and share experiences.
Keeping up with the KGDS Group
For the third day of National Co-production Week we are sharing a case study about MacIntyre’s Keep Going…Don’t Stop! group.
This week in Warrington
This week in Warrington, there are plenty of ways to get involved. Not only do we have our Autism Family group, but there’s also a chance to attend our Warrington Memory Café.
MacIntyre’s Health Team join Twitter
From Monday 30 July, MacIntyre’s Health Team will be sharing vital resources to celebrate the launch of the MacIntyre Health Twitter account.
Learning Together
Since joining MacIntyre three months ago, with no experience of the care industry, I knew I had a lot to learn. During my first few weeks, I was asked if I would like to attend the next Keep Going…….Don’t Stop meeting.
August Warrington Memory Café
Save the date this Friday, it’s the Warrington Memory Café!
Launch of the Chesterfield Memory Café
On Friday 28 September, MacIntyre’s Chesterfield Memory Café opened its doors for the first time.
Jess leads the way
We’re excited to share that Jess Hiles, author of ‘Jess the Goth Fairy’, has been announced as a winner of The Learning Disability and Autism Leader’s List 2018.
Latest Issue of The Ring
We’re thrilled to share that the latest issue of The Ring is now available, just in time for the festive season.
A focus on wellbeing
To mark the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week, we are sharing a few lifestyle tips, mental health statistics that may surprise you, as well as ways we support our staff's wellbeing.
Awareness and adjustments are key to tackling health inequalities
An important issue for VODG (Voluntary Organisations Disability Group) and many other organisations within the sector, including MacIntyre, is to work together to reduce heath inequalities for people with a learning disability.
FAQs for families
We are happy to offer advice and support when you are looking for a suitable place for your relative
Leap of Faith: Sarah and Becca’s Story
This weekend, friends Sarah and Becca will be taking part in the Bedford Twilight 10K in aid of MacIntyre.
Walking
Part of "Changed Behaviour" series
What is Sepsis?
LeDeR report highlighted Sepsis as the sixth top cause of premature death for people with a learning disability.
Tearfulness
Part of Changed Behaviour series.
A look on the bright side...
In 2018 the UK celebrated the 70th birthday of the NHS, sadly, last year’s other important 70th birthday went largely unnoticed. 71 years ago saw the introduction of the 1948 National Assistance Act which was the birth of adult social care as we know it, part of its long, rather dramatic, title was “…to make further provision for the welfare of disabled,…
Losing hiding or hoarding objects or items
Part of Changed Behaviour series.
New Years Honours
We were delighted to hear that Dr David Hewett, co-founder of Intensive Interaction has been appointed OBE in the New Year’s Honours List 2020.
Shared Lives Week 2020
In celebration of Shared Lives Week 2020 Kathryn Yates, Shared Lives Area Manager at MacIntyre shares her thoughts on the importance of Shared Lives.
Ensuring healthy outcomes
The conference will focus on the challenges our sector has faced this year and explore how we can continue to deliver exceptional care despite the challenges ahead.
Episode 8: MacIntyre Families Podcast
In the latest episode of the MacIntyre Families Podcast, Sarah Ormston shares the benefits of the NHS Anticipatory Care Calendar (Health Calendar).
MacIntyre secures funding for ground-breaking project
The funding from The National Lottery Community Fund will help people understand and feel supported talking about death and dying.
Recognising changes: Health and Wellbeing
What if you felt unwell, but couldn't always describe why, or displayed pain through unusual behaviour that others dismissed?
Supporting someone with a learning disability to stay hydrated
If you are supporting someone with a learning disability, supporting them to stay hydrated throughout the day is essential for their health and wellbeing.
Shortlisted at the NLDA Awards
We're delighted to share that two MacIntyre colleagues have been shortlisted by the National Learning Disability and Autism Awards.
A huge cheque for Derbyshire
Nottinghamshire based developers have donated £1,000 to MacIntyre’s Derbyshire team which provides support for people with learning disabilities.
Meet Fiona Townhill, our Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Community Connector
Fiona is one of three new people in the MacIntyre team whose role is to make and build relationships in our local areas.
Families Podcast Episode 21
We are pleased to share that the latest episode of our MacIntyre Families podcast is now available, with a focus on The Dying to Talk Project.
'Person-centred' - What does it mean?
If you’re looking for a job in social care, you’ll come across the phrase ‘person-centred’.
Chesterfield's Community Roast
It was all smiles as MacIntyre celebrated its first Community Roast dinner.
Looking outwards, connecting with people
An inclusive whole community approach was formed by working together and having an equal and reciprocal partnership which is what co-production is all about.
Barry’s brilliant book - Life story work in action
Beth Britton writes about how the team at The Cherries created a life story book for Barry with the support of his family.
Learning disability and Deafness- communication
When we are starting to support someone new to MacIntyre who has a learning disability and hearing loss, we work with them to communicate well.
Derbyshire – looking back and forward
Looking at what MacIntyre have been doing in Derbyshire so far in 2023
Shared Lives - transforming lives through connection
We are delighted to announce that MacIntyre has gained a new contract to expand the outstanding Shared Lives scheme across Warrington.
What to do when you can't join the Police
In the latest of our Humans of MacIntyre series, we hear from Kate Boyer, Intensive Interaction Mentor, about the twisty road that led her to MacIntyre.
Menopause and learning disability
On World Menopause Day, we have some advice on learning disability and menopause.
A Community grown from Covid
Our latest Everyone Everywhere story tells how a neighbourhood community grew from the desire Jamie had to help during the early days of the pandemic
Launching Living Well, Dying Well Makaton cards
To recognise Dying Matters Week 2024, the MacIntyre Health team have created some Makaton signing cards and videos as resources. Rachel Furniss, Health and Wellbeing Facilitator talks to us about how this all came about and their purpose. She said:During the Dying to Talk project we highlighted a few areas in which staff had requested more help and…
Mental Health Awareness at MacIntyre
Reflecting on ways MacIntyre support staff with mental health challenges.
A team approach to Loss and Bereavement
As part of Grief Awareness Week with the Good Grief Trust, we’ve been nominated for the #ShineALightAwards!
Oh Happy Choir!
In which Manchester makes melodic music together