We’re thrilled that comedy legend Griff Rhys Jones has chosen Hft as one of three charities to benefit from his special gala performance of 'The Cat’s Pyjamas.' 🥳 📅 Friday 10th October, 7.30pm. 📍 Royal Hospital School in Suffolk. Tickets on sale now 👉 https://loom.ly/whpD2Nk

9 weeks to go... ⌛ Ian's been busy fundraising and training for his Everest Base Camp trek. Now comes the final sprint to push his fundraising and training goals to the max! Find out more about why Ian is taking on this challenge, and support him, here: https://loom.ly/I0zmu0k

What should SEND reform look like? The Liberal Democrats have outlined 5 key principles ahead of expected government plans this autumn. We’ve summarised what they’ve proposed and shared what we think is still missing... (1/10)

Good luck to all the Choose a Challenge students taking part in fundraising challenges for us this summer! We really appreciate all the hard work that has gone into preparing for this moment. Everyone here at Hft is rooting for you, and we really appreciate your support. 💜 Have an amazing time!

A day in the life of Colin! 🍎 Colin is thriving with the right support. Help more people like him shine: loom.ly/OL1BgJE #DoYouSeeMe #DITL #DayInTheLife #SocialCare #LearningDisability

Paul has written to his local MP to share his thoughts on funding and services for learning disabled adults as part of our self-advocacy drive for #DoYouSeeMe. 💡 You can download our letter writing toolkit to help you write to your own MP here: loom.ly/OL1BgJE #Campaigning #LearningDisability

The ballot results are out for the 2026 TCS London Marathon. 🏅 We’d love for you to join #TeamHft and run for learning disabled adults. If you’ve missed out on the draw, it isn’t over yet. Sign up for an Hft charity place and make every mile count! 🏃‍♂️ https://loom.ly/BIZrZxI

Do you see me at work? 🧑‍🍳 Catherine, Sam, Carys and Karl are the first of our supported interns to graduate from Caffi Dai! Follow along with their journey: loom.ly/OL1BgJE #DoYouSeeMe #LearningDisabilityWeek2025 #SupportedInternships #SocialCare #WorkExperience #LearningDisability

Do you see me enjoying my hobby? 🎭 The Drama Llamas group is made up of learning disabled and autistic people. Every year, they prove that not only can learning disabled people be creative, they can put on sell-out shows too! Meet the faces of our campaign: https://loom.ly/OL1BgJE #DoYouSeeMe

Will has written a letter to his MP using our letter template, and he's encouraging other learning disabled people to do the same. You can download the template here: https://loom.ly/OL1BgJE And you can read Will's story on the same page! #LearningDisabilityWeek2025 #DoYouSeeMe #SelfAdvocacy

Do you see me with my friends? 🫶 In the UK, 1 in 2 learning disabled people experience chronic loneliness. But every week, Luv2MeetU gives people a chance to socialise, try new things and build meaningful friendships. 👉 Find out more about our 'Do you see me?' campaign: https://loom.ly/OL1BgJE

More diverse communities where all voices are heard will benefit from the unique perspectives and ideas that every learning disabled person can bring. In this video, Toby, Linda, and James share what they love! We're sharing more stories next week as part of @mencap.org.uk's #DoYouSeeMe campaign.

Learning disabled people are too often excluded or seen as incapable in five key areas of life. Hobbies Friendship Work Romance Achievement A learning disability should never be a barrier to living life to the fullest. #LDWeek #LearningDisabilityWeek #LDWeek2025 #DoYouSeeMe

We’re proud to be part of @mencap.org.uk's #DoYouSeeMe campaign. Too often, learning disabled people are left out of conversations and not seen for the individuals that they truly are. We'll share more stories from people we support over the next week. #LDWeek

Meet Harin, our latest Work Operations Award winner! 🏆 Harin is a supported intern at NHS Liverpool, where he helps with their disability and inclusion work. His lived experience, passion, and commitment make him a real asset to the team! Learn more about our internships: https://loom.ly/nNmWXSk

This Mental Health Awareness Week, the theme is community. Inclusive social groups and supported internships help learning disabled people become visible and active members of the communities they live in. This matters now more than ever. #MHAW #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwarnessWeek #Community

Turning 18 should feel like an exciting milestone, not falling off a cliff edge. Only with the right investment will all learning disabled young people be able to access the support they need to step into adulthood with confidence. #LearningDisability #SupportWork #InclusionMatters

We’re excited to welcome Becky Speight as Hft’s Chief Operating Officer! With around 20 years in health and social care, she’s already hit the ground running, taking on big projects and visiting our services. Her insight and commitment to making a difference are already being felt.

Our Operations Director, Tracy, is gearing up to take on Everest Base Camp this October. 🏔️ Tracy’s no stranger to a challenge but this will be her biggest yet! Read more about her motivations for taking it on: www.hft.org.uk/news/self-co... #TeamHft #EverestBaseCamp #Hiking #LearningDisability

Do you know the difference between a learning disability and a learning difficulty? Let's break it down... 👇 (1/5)

Sylvia and Kay have both been working with us for over 20 years! Whether you're just starting out or looking for a new direction, there's a place for you here! Learn more about careers with Hft: loom.ly/JpvsLDc #SupportWork #LearningDisabilities #CharitySector #CharityCareer

3 weeks later... the 'Get Britain Working' Green Paper detailing extensive cuts to benefits with immeasurable impact on Disabled people has finally been published in accessible formats, which you can access here 👇 www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/green-p...

Hi, Bluesky! 🌞 We're Hft - a charity who've been helping learning disabled people take control of their lives for over 60 years. We provide personalised support, create solutions for living independently, and campaign for positive change. Check out our website for info and support: www.hft.org.uk