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 […]
Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic we are all staying home to stay safe. This also led to the HS4LC Day Centre been temporarily closed, so learners are unable to participate in their normal everyday activities and classes. Thanks to the wonders of technology we have been able to run music sessions for residents at […]
Last week, the interns were set some life skills tasks to do at home and they definitely rose to the challenge! Here are some photos and an update of what they have been doing! Arron: The life skills I have put into practice this week is washing and drying up the dishes, and making my […]
Dear all, As we approach Easter it is clear that we won't be re-opening our day-service for some time yet. In light of everything that's happening with the Coronavirus nationally and the fact that we simply don't know how long the current lockdown will last, we have now taken the decision to close until further […]
