Monthly Archives: August 2011

King’s Lynn schoolboy’s dolphin dream

King’s Lynn schoolboy’s dolphin dream

by Donna Semmens Saturday, August 13, 2011
12.15 PM

Therapy techniques help Izaak gain confidence

 

A young disabled boy had the trip of a lifetime when he travelled to the Caribbean and had the chance to swim with dolphins.

Izaak Cheney-Beales forged a special bond with Ziggy, one of a number of dolphins used at a centre in Grand Cayman by the Rapid Development Therapy Centre which specialises in creating therapy programmes for children with a range of disabilities.

A amazing young woman with Down’s Syndrome has been singled out as a role model

Inspirational” Brogan highlighted as a role model in government report

ADAM LAZZARI

Saturday, August 13, 2011
12:00 PM

 

 

A young woman with Down’s Syndrome who works in Norwich has been singled out as a role model in a report to the government intended to encourage people with disabilities into employment.

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Every Sunday Brogan Johnston, 22, from Fakenham is buzzing with excitement in anticipation of starting a new working week.

She works 30 hours a week as a post room porter and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and her positive attitude led to her being invited to Whitehall, London to record a short video which is now on the website YouTube.

Carers reallly are the unsung heroes of our society – have your say in Luton

Have your say on support for carers in Luton

 

 
Published on Saturday 13 August 2011 13:00

IF you are the carer of an adult, Luton Borough Council would like to hear your opinions on the services it provides to you.

 

Looking after a family member, partner or friend is something that will happen to most people at some point and the Council recognises that caring duties place a significant impact on carers’ lives.