Diff-Ability

28/07/2026

Our Maximus 💜
We have learned so much from him and

Maximus loves getting out and about. Last weekend he visited Long Meg and her daughters after raspberry picking.

Long Meg and her Daughters is one of the largest stone circles in Britain, dating back to around 3500 BC. Named after a 3.6-metre-tall red sandstone monolith (Long Meg) and its adjacent circle of 66 glacial erratic stones (the Daughters), the site is famously aligned with the setting sun of the winter solstice.

28/07/2026

26/07/2026

Skiggle is a non-profit online community for individuals, carers and families seeking care-based essential items.

21/07/2026

David and David are looking forward to dancing at Hyndburn Borough Council Connecting Cultures at Oakhill Park in Accrington on Thursday (23rd July)! They will be delivering an inclusive dance workshop in the fabulous Luminarium Sculpture!

Their session is at 1pm on Thursday and is free. Due to limited spaces, online booking is required on this link:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/connecting-cultures-2026-inclusive-dance-dance-syndrome-tickets-1992759679846

20/07/2026

"Carer’s Allowance has supported carers and their loved ones since 1976 — but it hasn’t kept pace with how people work today. This call for evidence is the next step in changing that."

Have you say here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=6fbxllcQF0GsKIDN_ob4w94cytjDvPVEjdePTe-bqO9UNzlMVTRPMUpMU0QwMUMwSDRZOUJDWTJITS4u&route=shorturl

Find out what was said and why Views are being sought to transform benefit paid to carers: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/views-sought-to-transform-benefit-paid-to-carers?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Touchbase+-+10+July+2026&utm_content=48150

Find additional PDF Info here: https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/carers-allowance-call-for-evidence

Carer's Allowance: call for evidence - GOV.UK  Please note: This Call for Evidence will close on 18 August. If you would like to find out about other ways to respond (for example, by audio or in British Sign Language), please email [email protected] You can als...

20/07/2026

"Carer’s Allowance has supported carers and their loved ones since 1976 — but it hasn’t kept pace with how people work today. This call for evidence is the next step in changing that."

Have you say here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=6fbxllcQF0GsKIDN_ob4w94cytjDvPVEjdePTe-bqO9UNzlMVTRPMUpMU0QwMUMwSDRZOUJDWTJITS4u&route=shorturl

Find out what was said and why Views are being sought to transform benefit paid to carers: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/views-sought-to-transform-benefit-paid-to-carers?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Touchbase+-+10+July+2026&utm_content=48150

Find additional PDF Info here: https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/carers-allowance-call-for-evidence

This call for evidence is being administered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to gather information and views to build on the Department’s existing evidence. What we hear will help shape future thinking about how Carer’s Allowance can be modernised.

18/07/2026

Maximus and his sister had a great time at in today. Open until 2pm on the astro turf behind Penrith Leisure Centre

12/07/2026

Lovely morning at National Trust Acorn Bank & Acorn Bank Watermill

08/04/2026

‘More Than Words' for children with Down syndrome and autism.

The Lejeune Clinic will be delivering the Hanen ‘More Than Words’ Program for parents and carers of children with Down syndrome and autism.

The "Gold Standard" 3 month training course is an evidence-based program that focuses on developing communication skills through daily routines.

Led by specially trained speech and language therapists in small group sessions and including individual video feedback sessions.

Key Information
* For preschool and primary-aged children with Down syndrome and autism or cognitive delay (or if autism is suspected).

* Delivery:
The programme will be delivered online by specialist speech and language therapists.

* Structure:
Includes 12 Online sessions on Fridays from 12:00-14:30pm
Plus additional 1:1 video feedback sessions.

Focus Areas:
* Social communication
* Identifying child motivations
* Communication confidence
* Daily interaction strategies.

Key Benefits
* Increased confidence
* Individualised learning
* Improved communication

This intensive course is solely for children with Down syndrome.

Cost for Program: £500
20 hours training
3 Hours one-to-one


The average cost of this course is £1000 per family. We are offering limited places for £500 and the charity will cover the remainder.

If cost is a barrier please contact us for more information:

Starting 17th April 2026

Limited Places

Contact us to book onto the information sessions: [email protected]