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FitzRoy - Transforming Lives @fitzroyuk.bsky.social · 28d

Chris’s story is a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when people are given the chance to live in homes not hospitals 🏡💙

Read Chris's full story ➡️ https://fitzroy.org/stories/how-the-right-place-and-people-helped-chris-thrive/

#TransformingLives #HomesNotHospitals

FitzRoy - Transforming Lives @fitzroyuk.bsky.social · Sep 1

Our Rural Skills day service had a fantastic time taking in the wildflowers and picturesque views at St Hubert’s Church! 🌻🌳✨

Want to see more of what we get up to at #FitzRoy? 👀 Sign up to stay in the loop https://fitzroy.org/sign-up-to-our-newsletter/

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FitzRoy - Transforming Lives @fitzroyuk.bsky.social · Aug 29

Known as the “life and soul” of his home, Stephen has faced some huge health challenges. Thanks to his sister and his FitzRoy team speaking up, he continues to thrive.

Read his story 👉 https://fitzroy.org/stories/speaking-up-and-standing-strong-with-stephen/

FitzRoy - Transforming Lives @fitzroyuk.bsky.social · Aug 26

Do you want to make a difference at work and help transform lives? Join Team FitzRoy today 🌟

Check out our current vacancies here https://fitzroy.org/vacancies/

#TransformingLives #CareerInCare #SocialCareJobs #TeamFitzRoy #LearningDisability #Autism #MentalHealth

FitzRoy - Transforming Lives @fitzroyuk.bsky.social · Aug 22

After 25 years in secure hospitals, Ian finally has a home of his own. Now he's living life on his own terms, from football & pub quizzes to holidays & building a future with his fiancée 💙

Read Ian’s story here https://fitzroy.org/stories/from-25-years-in-a-secure-hospital-to-a-proper-home/

FitzRoy - Transforming Lives @fitzroyuk.bsky.social · Aug 19

👏 Our Rural Skills day service made a gluten-free apple & blackberry crumble using fruit foraged from their garden! 🌞🍏🫐

Sign up to hear more from us https://fitzroy.org/sign-up-to-our-newsletter/

#TeamFitzRoy #TransformingLives #LearningDisabilities #Autism #MentalHealth #Hampshire

FitzRoy - Transforming Lives @fitzroyuk.bsky.social · Aug 13

Josh’s new communication tablet is opening the door to more choice, confidence, and independence. From picking meals to letting staff know if something’s wrong, it’s helping him share more of who he is!

Read more https://fitzroy.org/stories/how-a-communication-tablet-is-openings-doors-for-josh/

FitzRoy - Transforming Lives @fitzroyuk.bsky.social · Aug 11

💙 At FitzRoy, we empower people with learning disabilities, autism & mental health conditions to live the life they choose. 15-19 Sept is our annual #ThankYouWeek - share your thanks for our amazing teams 👉 https://fitzroy.org/share-your-thank-you/ or email [email protected]

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FitzRoy - Transforming Lives @fitzroyuk.bsky.social · Aug 7

Lives are being transformed every day at FitzRoy 🌟

Be the first to hear how - sign up to our mailing list 👉 https://fitzroy.org/sign-up-to-our-newsletter/

#TransformingLives #LearningDisabilities #Autism #MentalHealth #SocialCare #SignUp #ThisIsSocialCare #FitzRoy #TeamFitzRoy

FitzRoy - Transforming Lives @fitzroyuk.bsky.social · Aug 5

Hayley joined us earlier this year to manage our care home in East Sussex and from day one she felt that she’d made the right choice 💙
Do you want to make a difference at work and help transform lives? We'd love to hear from you!
Take a look at our current vacancies ➡️ https://fitzroy.org/vacancies/

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FitzRoy - Transforming Lives @fitzroyuk.bsky.social · Jul 22

Aidan and Sandeep smashed the #Flying5K this weekend! 🏃‍♂️💪
Over £300 raised, countless high fives, and smiles all round, Aidan’s already asking about the next one!
Want to make a difference at work? 👉 https://fitzroy.org/vacancies/
#TransformingLives #SocialCareJobs #LearningDisabilities #Fundraising

FitzRoy - Transforming Lives @fitzroyuk.bsky.social · Jul 18

This Good Care Month, help us celebrate our colleagues at FitzRoy who support people to live the lives they choose. Send your thanks and compliments to [email protected], we’ll share them with our staff during Thank You Week!

https://fitzroy.org/blog/celebrating-good-care-month-with-a-thank-you/

FitzRoy - Transforming Lives @fitzroyuk.bsky.social · Jul 16

David and Vincent have been busy transforming their front garden 🌸🌱

As well as flowers, they've started growing spinach, sweet peas, and strawberries, and even welcomed a few gnomes to keep an eye on things 🪴🧙‍♂️

#TransformingLives #LearningDisabilities #Autism #MentalHealth #SocialCare

FitzRoy - Transforming Lives @fitzroyuk.bsky.social · Jul 15

Mark and Barbie had a blast at their annual trip to Goodwood Festival of Speed last week! 🏎️

It’s a tradition they’ve kept for years and they don’t plan on stopping anytime soon 🌟

#FitzRoy #TransformingLives #LearningDisabilities #Autism #MentalHealth #PersonCentredSupport #FestivalOfSpeed

FitzRoy - Transforming Lives @fitzroyuk.bsky.social · Jul 11

From beach days to baking, crafts to shopping trips - it’s been a busy week at FitzRoy! 💙

To keep up to date with everything we're up to at FitzRoy, sign up to hear more from us here https://fitzroy.org/sign-up-to-our-newsletter/

#TransformingLives #LearningDisabilities #Autism #MentalHealth

FitzRoy - Transforming Lives @fitzroyuk.bsky.social · Jul 8

We had some very special visitors at our #Norfolk care home last week.. the brilliant team from Pakefield Pastures brought their mobile care farm to us! 🐐🐑

Want to be part of moments like this? Check out our current vacancies here https://fitzroy.org/vacancies/

#SocialCare #LearningDisabilities

FitzRoy - Transforming Lives @fitzroyuk.bsky.social · Jul 3

Exciting news from FitzRoy - Mark Smith is joining us as our new Chair of Trustees!

Read more here ➡️ https://fitzroy.org/stories/fitzroy-announces-new-chair-of-trustees/

#TransformingLives #LearningDisabilities #Autism #MentalHealth #SocialCare #ChairOfTrustees

FitzRoy - Transforming Lives @fitzroyuk.bsky.social · Jun 24

Massive shoutout to our amazing team at The Maltings, our #Norfolk day service, for delivering another unforgettable #FitzFest last weekend! 👏🎉

A day filled with lots of smiles, laughs, and fun - and yes, a bit of a sun-soaked glow! 😅☀️

#TransformingLives #Autism #LearningDisabilities #MentalHealth

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FitzRoy - Transforming Lives @fitzroyuk.bsky.social · Jun 14

The final countdown has begun, #FitzFest is just ONE week away! 🌞🎉

Join us on 21st June at #Fakenham Town Football Club for an unforgettable day of live music, food, and fun!

Don't miss your chance to be part of the fun 🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fitzfest-2025-tickets-1204833582679

#Norfolk

FitzRoy - Transforming Lives @fitzroyuk.bsky.social · Jun 12

Celebrating Pride month at our Hampshire day service! 🏳️‍🌈

#Pride #PrideMonth2025 #HappyPrideMonth #TransformingLives #LearningDisabilities #Autism #MentalHealth #SocialCare

FitzRoy - Transforming Lives @fitzroyuk.bsky.social · Jun 10

Meet AJ, a support worker at our #Fakenham day service who featured in #Norfolk County Council's Care Careers campaign 🌟

Watch the full video ➡️ https://youtube.com/shorts/w5s6mJG4QME?si=rVggogra8B2MBD-S

#TransformingLives #LearningDisabilities #Autism #MentalHealth #SocialCare #CareerInCare

Care Careers: AJ

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FitzRoy - Transforming Lives @fitzroyuk.bsky.social · Jun 7

Just two weeks to go until FitzFest 2025 kicks off 🎉

Join us on 21st June and get ready for unforgettable live music, delicious food, and great vibes ⤵️
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fitzfest-2025-tickets-1204833582679?aff=oddtdtcreator

#TransformingLives #FitzFest #FestivalFun #Fakenham #Norfolk

FitzRoy - Transforming Lives @fitzroyuk.bsky.social · Jun 4

From smiles to special moments, here's a quick roundup of what FitzRoy has been up to this week 💙

Want to keep up to date with everything we're up to? Sign up to hear from us https://fitzroy.org/sign-up-to-our-newsletter/

#TransformingLives #LearningDisabilities #Autism #MentalHealth #SocialCare

FitzRoy - Transforming Lives @fitzroyuk.bsky.social · May 30

🎉 Final call! Get 20% off your FitzFest tickets — but hurry, the offer ends 1st June!

For tickets and more information visit https://fb.me/e/9sbH4RfGI

You don't want to miss out! 🎶🎟️

#TransformingLives #LearningDisabilities #Autism #MentalHealth #Fakenham #Norfolk #FitzFest #InclusiveFestival

FitzRoy - Transforming Lives @fitzroyuk.bsky.social · May 29

Check out what we've been up to at FitzRoy recently! 🌟

Do you want to make a difference at work and help transform lives? Take a look at our current vacancies ➡️ https://fitzroy.org/vacancies/

#TransformingLives #Autism #LearningDisabilities #MentalHealth #SocialCare #SocialCareJobs #CareerInCare