Shaftesbury

29/04/2026

Meet Michelle and John, who are supported by Shaftesbury North East.

They've been making the most of spring by spending time outdoors in the garden.

From tending to plants to helping care for the outdoor space, they have enjoyed helping out in the garden.

Gardening can have real benefits for wellness, helping to reduce stress and bring a sense of calm and purpose.

What have you been planting in readiness for summer?

28/04/2026

What an incredible day at @‌londonmarathonTCS for !

Last weekend, 29 amazing runners took on 26.2 miles in the world’s greatest marathon to raise funds for Shaftesbury. Congratulations to each of you for crossing the finish line and thank you all so much 💚

So far, you’ve raised £57,000 and counting. Thanks to your fundraising, we can keep supporting people with disabilities through education, care and rehabilitation services.

When asked what he would say to anyone considering the London Marathon in 2027, Guillaume (Shaftesbury runner) said: “You absolutely can do it!”

Want to join for the London Marathon 2027? Register your interest here: https://orlo.uk/x2NTQ

Photos by Casey Watson and Molly Lake (Ravensbourne University), who kindly volunteered their time to photograph the day.

25/04/2026

Good luck to our 30 amazing runners taking on the TCS London Marathon as part of 🏃‍♀️💚

All those early mornings, long training runs, and miles of dedication have led to this moment - crossing the world-famous finish line and receiving that coveted medal.

Together, they’ve raised an INCREDIBLE £51,000.

This will make a real and lasting difference helping people with disabilities access the support, care and education they need to thrive.

We’ll be cheering you on every step of the way - you’ve got this! 💚

24/04/2026

Meet Laura.

Laura is a stroke survivor sharing her journey of acceptance and helping others to navigate life with a disability.

Today, Laura is giving us a personal look into her world. Follow along in her latest video as she takes us on a tour of her home, and shares what her life looks like at Shaftesbury Kenway Court.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lxt9OWtYMGM&source_ve_path=OTY3MTQ&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Ftrello.com%2F

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

23/04/2026

Now spring is in full swing, residents from Shaftesbury South East are spending their time in the sunshine.

The use of accessible bikes has allowed Melanie and Heather to enjoy cycling around the park in the sun.

It's great to see them enjoying the outdoors!

How have you been making the most of spring?

20/04/2026

Aaron has recently taken a huge step!

Supported by Shaftesbury staff, Aaron is living away from his family for the first time. This is a big milestone in his journey to live more independently.

Aside from making strides with his independence, he also makes a difference in the community by volunteering at a local cafe.

Aaron is also creative and enjoys art and photography. He has joined art groups in the local area and even has his artwork displayed at a gallery and a shopping centre.

We wish him all the best in this new chapter.

18/04/2026

“If you’re outgoing, if you’re chatty, if you’ve got that caring nature, come work for Shaftesbury” - Gemma, Service Delivery Lead

Does this sound like you? If so, why not come join Shaftesbury where you can get paid to share your skills and compassion, transforming the lives of people with disabilities.

If you are truly looking for meaningful work, where you can feel like a valued member of the team, have a look at what roles are available near you. We would love to have you!

Apply now: www.shaftesburygroup.org/jobs

15/04/2026

As today is World Art Day, we want to show off Hope’s art!

Hope, who is supported by Shaftesbury in Bournemouth, has been developing her art skills over time, progressing from drawings to more detailed paintings. She has now reached a level where she can create fabulous, expressive art pieces as shown in this photo. Fantastic work Hope!

Which painting do you prefer?

14/04/2026

Shaftesbury Icanho hosted its first neuro rehabilitation conference, where leading experts came together to explore brain injury rehabilitation.

The day brought together research, policy and practice and personal testimonies from former Shaftesbury Icanho patients, to explore how rehabilitation can restore peoples' futures.

Every 90 seconds someone in the UK is admitted to hospital with a brain injury (Headway, 2022), making conversations like these more important than ever.

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10/04/2026

Are you looking for a new adventure?

Why not try for a job in the care sector! We’re hiring for frontline and other roles across the UK.

Join a team that values compassion, care and community, and help us support people with disabilities to live life to the fullest.

Nationwide roles available – Apply today! https://www.shaftesburygroup.org/jobs/why-work-with-us/

08/04/2026

At a recent House of Lords event CEO Sally Chivers spoke about Shaftesbury’s future plans.

From personalised support shaped around each person’s LifeSum to opening up more opportunities for young people with disabilities - the importance of working together was the unofficial theme of the day as supporters joined us at the historic Palace of Westminster.

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