Supporting Young People Through the Transition Years: Our New HS4L Resource Hub We are excited to share that Harrogate Skills for Living (HS4L) has successfully secured funding to support young people with learning disabilities and/or autism as they navigate the important transition years (ages 15–25). This project is designed for all young people in the […]
November has been a wonderfully busy month for our learners here at Harrogate Skills for Living! As the days grow colder and the evenings draw in, our groups have been filling their time with colourful crafts, homemade cooking, and plenty of fresh-air adventures. To celebrate the sparkle of Bonfire Night, learners got creative with a […]
Learners at the Harrogate Skills For Living day centre have kicked the autumn term off with a bang! We started with a brand new timetable in September filled with lots of new groups but also returning favourites including arts & crafts, cooking and the out and about group. The out and about group have enjoyed […]
In August our Briardene and Brackenley residents took part in this years Care Provider Olympics established by North Yorkshire Council. Access to regular physical activity for individuals living in care settings is clinically proven be important in maximising physical and mental health and wellbeing, supporting independence and promoting dignity. Deconditioning was identified as a key […]
We have successfully completed our first Bags of Taste programme and oh what fun it was for all the participants! Bags of Taste aims to transform the lives of people by giving them the help and practical support they need to buy and cook tasty, healthy and affordable food. They make it easier for people to […]
Summer residential fun for Skills Bridge learners!
6 August 2025
This year’s Skills Bridge annual residential trip saw our learners heading over to the SCONCE campsite, just outside Baildon, for 2 fun-packed days in nature without a mobile phone or a comfy bed! The activities were organised by the team at Go Wild Outdoors, who put together a busy itinerary to keep everyone entertained. They […]
Last Wednesday we boarded coaches and set out for our annual day centre trip to Scarborough - a firm favourite event in the Harrogate Skills for Living calendar. We were very lucky to have a day of bright blue skies with the sun shining. Once we arrived we split into groups and headed off to […]
It was an exciting day for some of the Harrogate Skills for Living staff, learners and residents this weekend as we were lucky enough to be invited to the last match of the season as special guests at Harrogate Town AFC. It was a fantastic day for all involved as we got to meet and […]
March the 21st was no normal Friday...this year it was not only Red Nose Day but also World Down Syndrome Day. These are two very important dates in the calendar at Harrogate Skills for Living and we love doing fun and creative activities to celebrate these days with our learners and residents. Day centre learners […]
We've had a fun filled start to 2025 at Harrogate Skills for Living. Staff and learners returned at the beginning of January after a refreshing festive break raring to get stuck into our jam packed day service timetable. Learners have been setting new personal goals and working hard towards them in our gym and fitness […]
