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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 5h

🎉 20 years of the MacIntyre and Abingdon & Witney College Partnership (MAP)!
For two decades, MAP has supported young people with learning disabilities and autism to grow, thrive, and take their next steps with confidence.

https://ow.ly/O5pe50X8qRr

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 1d

🏉 The latest Sui-Ling Show dives into rugby — perfectly timed after the Women’s Rugby World Cup!

Sui-Ling visits Leighton Buzzard Mixed Ability Rugby Club to talk inclusion and teamwork.

https://ow.ly/nIiK50X7Akq

#SuiLingShow #MixedAbilityRugby

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 6d

MacIntyre held Macmillan Coffee Mornings in Bedford, Warrington, Chesterfield & London, raising funds and building community.

Coffee, cake & community at their best. 💚☕🍰

https://ow.ly/sSUR50X5IqX

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · 7d

Sharing our Employees of the Month - four colleagues who go above and beyond:

💙 Sarah Page (Adult Social Care)
🍇 Hector Munyongani (Children and Young People,)
💫 Joanne Shore (No Limits)
👏 Ollie McCann (Central HR)

Making a difference every day!

https://ow.ly/YflP50X5rcz

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · Sep 5

We also discussed the challenges faced by changes to sponsorship for overseas workers in social care. Our thanks to the team for the visit.

MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · Sep 5

We were delighted to host @libdemdaisy.bsky.social in #StAlbans yesterday.
We talked about an ambitious social care that enables people to live gloriously ordinary lives and the role that people & communities play in building better opportunities.
with @sburslem.bsky.social #MoreThanAProvider

Photo of MacIntyre CEO Sarah Burslem talking to Daisy Cooper MP

Photo of Daisy Cooper MP with some MacIntyre staff in a garden

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · May 30

Last week we shared a #podcast with the Head of our post-16 education teams. It's a great listen - you can catch it here: pod.co/the-macintyr...
#Post16 #SEND #SpecialEducation

In conversation about MacIntyre No Limits - The MacIntyre Podcast

At MacIntyre No Limits™ we offer community-based bespoke education packages to young people aged 16-24 who have a variety of additional needs including learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, specific le...

pod.co

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · Jun 13

Brilliant - well done to Matt and Sui-Ling 👏
@dimensionsuk.bsky.social #LeadersList

MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · May 30

Last week we shared a #podcast with the Head of our post-16 education teams. It's a great listen - you can catch it here: pod.co/the-macintyr...
#Post16 #SEND #SpecialEducation

In conversation about MacIntyre No Limits - The MacIntyre Podcast

At MacIntyre No Limits™ we offer community-based bespoke education packages to young people aged 16-24 who have a variety of additional needs including learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, specific le...

pod.co

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · May 14

@macintyrehealth.bsky.social While filming our ‘Let’s Talk. Period.’ video, funded by Holland & Barrett and Wellbeing of Women, Gemma wanted to share some of her top tips to help people stay clean and healthy while on their period.

ow.ly/ri2550VJ0X7

#LetsTalkPeriod #Menopause #WomensHealth

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Learning Disability England @learningdiseng.bsky.social · Apr 22

Have your say about the PIP benefit and opportunities to work at this Learning Disability England members webinar...

It will cover:

ℹ️ Information about the key points of the Welfare Reform Green Paper
❓Key questions in the consultation
📣Space to share your views

Sign up: tinyurl.com/abpxdspn

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · Apr 8

Find us also on 🔍
www.facebook.com/MeetMacIntyre/
www.instagram.com/meetmacintyre/
www.linkedin.com/company/meet...
www.youtube.com/@MeetMacIntyre
www.tiktok.com/@meetmacintyre

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Sibs @sibs.org.uk · Apr 8

Enter our FREE draw for a chance to win a copy of ‘My Family and Me’, an inclusive family tree activity book #NationalSiblingsDay2025 #ItsaSiblingThing
https://www.sibs.org.uk/giveaways

Image of the front cover of ‘My Family and Me’ on a yellow background. Black text reads: Win! Family Tree Activity Book, 3 copies to give away

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · Apr 8

We're proud to co-deliver these workshops with @arcengland.bsky.social and @macintyrehealth.bsky.social
#Loss #Bereavement #DyingToTalk

ARC England @arcengland.bsky.social · Apr 8

Interested in our Award winning workshops?
Last few places available for May!
arcengland.org.uk/supporting-p...

Supporting People with Learning Disabilities and Staff Teams during Loss and Bereavement: Award-Winning Co-Produced Interactive Online Workshop - 14 May 2025 - ARC England

Award-Winning Co-Produced Interactive Online Workshop An ARC England online virtual training workshop in association with MacIntyre’s award-winning Dying To Talk … Read More

arcengland.org.uk

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · Apr 8

Find us also on 🔍
www.facebook.com/MeetMacIntyre/
www.instagram.com/meetmacintyre/
www.linkedin.com/company/meet...
www.youtube.com/@MeetMacIntyre
www.tiktok.com/@meetmacintyre

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Matt @mattiel.bsky.social · Apr 7

@hanniewolff.bsky.social
@sirjordansmith.bsky.social
@arcengland.bsky.social
@meetmacintyre.bsky.social

Warren Oates @warrenoates1.bsky.social · Apr 7

The government's welfare reform consultation has officially started its 12 week period today, as accessible versions have now been fully made available.

The minister said 'Welfare reforms must be shaped by and for disabled people' as he announced the government would 'listen' and 'learn'.

Government to listen, learn and deliver as consultation on transformational welfare reforms begins

Welfare reforms must be shaped by and for disabled people, the Minister for Social Security and Disability Sir Stephen Timms said today [Monday 07 April], as the official consultation on the governmen...

www.gov.uk

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · Apr 4

The important thing is to be yourself!

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · Apr 4

This week, we're hearing the lovely story of how Jamie in Greater Manchester grew a friendship with his neighbour Sandra through their shared love of gardening.

What draws your friendships together?

www.macintyrecharity.org/news-blogs/a...

Two friends hugging in front of their garden trellis

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ARC England @arcengland.bsky.social · Apr 3

Our mission is to improve the quality of life of people with a learning disability, autism and related support needs, and we support social care providers of all kinds to make this goal a reality.

Have you thought about joining us? Now is the PERFECT time!
arcengland.org.uk/membership/

Benefits of Membership - ARC England

The Association for Real Change exists to improve the quality of life for people who have a learning disability by … Read More

arcengland.org.uk

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#SocialCareFuture @socialcarefuture.bsky.social · Apr 1

This week the Casey Commission on the future of adult social care begins its work. We've offered support and shared ideas with the Commission.

socialcarefuture.org.uk/noticeboard/...

Ideas and support for the Casey Commission on the future of adult social care - Social Care Future

This week the Casey Commission on the future of adult social care begins its work. We've offered support and shared ideas with the Commission.

socialcarefuture.org.uk

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · Mar 28

How to help the environment and benefit people who are homeless at the same time? Tom is Student Rep in Bucks and this is his project.

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Beth Britton MBE 💚 @bethyb1886.bsky.social · Mar 27

Reflecting on last week and a fantastic day at The Alzheimer's & Dementia Show on 19 March:

⭐️Huge audience for my session on wellbeing
⭐️A fantastic and, at times, very moving panel discussion with Peter & Clive
⭐️Working with the lovely @nicolapayne21.bsky.social @meetmacintyre.bsky.social

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · Mar 25

Imagine what it's like for a young person anxious about going somewhere new. What if they could rehearse visiting unfamiliar places without leaving the security of school? That's what we offer now at MacIntyre School, with a new immersive reality space.

www.macintyrecharity.org/news-blogs/i...

Immersive Reality at MacIntyre School | MacIntyre

MacIntyre School welcomed students, staff, families and guests to the official opening of a new Immersive Reality and sensory space.

www.macintyrecharity.org

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Nicola Payne @nicolapayne21.bsky.social · Mar 20

Yesterday I spent the day at the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Show. Presenting and sharing information on #learningdisabilities #Dementia ,sharing Rosie’s story and in wonderful company including the brilliant @bethyb1886.bsky.social @macintyrehealth.bsky.social @meetmacintyre.bsky.social 💜

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MacIntyre @meetmacintyre.bsky.social · Mar 21

Do you love colourful socks? It's World Down Syndrome Day and we're celebrating alongside our friends at Stand Out Socks, whose Project Enterprise saw Victoria from Milton Keynes win 100 pairs of socks to kick-start her entrepreneurial ambitions.

www.macintyrecharity.org/news-blogs/a...

A Stand Out opportunity | MacIntyre

On World Down Syndrome Day, we celebrate a collaboration between Stand Out Socks and Victoria, from Milton Keynes

www.macintyrecharity.org

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