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Lifeways wears green for World Mental Health Day!

Did you know today, Monday 10 October, is World Mental Health Day?

To mark the day, many of the nearly 5,000 people we support at Lifeways, alongside our 11,000 colleagues, will be wearing a green item of clothing to show their support.

‘A dream come true’: Nic and Kes’ supported trip to Disneyland featured in Edinburgh Live!

A dream for both Nic and Kes, who live at our Edinburgh supported living service was fulfilled when they finally got to go on holiday to Disneyland – with our awesome support team in tow!

Lifeways featured in Autism Eye: How co-production helps us escape ‘serviceland’

If we don’t see each person in the world as an individual, we risk grouping people together – and miss each person’s unique likes, dislikes, desires, needs, problems, dreams and goals.

‘Very proud’: How Lifeways supported Luke, who lives in Cheshire, to build confidence and skills – and prepared him to move out!

Luke, who we support, is now preparing to go and live by himself – after receiving just two years of support from Lifeways.

Luke’s in his twenties. He grew up with his parents, and lives with learning disabilities, autism, depression, and anxiety. 

‘Everyone should try this’: When an accountant at Lifeways became a support worker - for two days!

What do you do if you’re a Lifeways colleague who wants to have a deeper understanding of what support really looks like?

Lifeways Group is a finalist for two LaingBuisson Awards!

Lifeways Group’s work in life-transforming outcomes and co-production have made it a finalist at this year’s LaingBuisson Awards.