Steph is an intern on our Routes to Employment programme. She wanted to write and share a blog post of her experience so far of the current Covid-19 lockdown. Lockdown over the last number of weeks has been extremely difficult for me. This is because I am used to being occupied 24/7, due to the […]
From 6th July we decided to re-open some of our day-services because we believe we can do so in a safe way. We spoke to many of our clients who wanted to return and have put in place the necessary measures to keep clients and staff safe by following all the available guidance. Although we […]
For the past 12 weeks the interns have completing their learning virtually. They have been keeping in keep in touch with their tutors via phone and email and all have participated in our weekly group and 1:1 zoom meetings. We have really enjoyed the PSHE weekly themes, particularly exploring topics such as mental health, healthy […]
Dear all, Just a quick update to let you all know that we’re working really hard behind the scenes so that we can welcome you back to HS4LC as soon as possible. Things will certainly be different because we have to make sure that both you and our staff are kept as safe as possible. […]
This weekend our amazing team of carers held a “day at the zoo” at Brackenley Care Home for all the residents. The day started with a specially printed out ticket to hand out at the door for entrance to the zoo. The team at Brackenley bought some blow up animals on amazon for the attractions […]
As you may know this years Mental health awareness week had the theme of Kindness! Last week during Mental Health Awareness week the HS4LC intern group returned to the theme of mental health – with a particular focus on Kindness. They have been exploring the importance of kindness to others and kindness to themselves. It […]
This week is Mental Health Awareness week with this years theme been kindness. At Harrogate Skills for Living Centre we like to support and promote Mental Health awareness week as we recognise the importance of raising awareness and acceptance around mental health. The Mental Health Foundation chose this years theme as kindness because of its […]
On Friday the 8th May it was 75 years since the guns fell silent at the end of the war in Europe. Years of destruction had come to an end and millions of people took to the streets and pubs to celebrate peace, mourn their loved – ones and to look forward to the future, […]
Last week the interns began learning about topics related to PSHE. The theme they began with was alcohol. Each day the interns were set tasks about different areas of alcohol. The tasks involved them doing their own research. These included learning about: units of alcohol, alcohol addiction, alcohol and the law, as well as where […]
Last week the Interns enjoyed an Egg-cellent Easter weekend before entering a new week of distance learning. With chocolate in the air, what better time to share how they have been keeping active. Will shared: I have enjoyed going out on daily walks to help keep me active. On Easter Sunday I took part in an […]
