An update from Sue Porto, Chief Executive for the Families, Carers & Friends of people supported by Brandon about the steps we are taking to continue to provide high quality support during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Lauren is a support worker for Brandon; she joined us in 2016 after moving from the childcare sector. She tells us more about her journey to a new career in care and what makes her role “amazing”.

Tanya Abbott, Director of Operations, has been with Brandon since the beginning. Here, she shares her career over the last 25 years: from support worker to director.

Deborah is Brandon’s leadership development coordinator based in Oxfordshire. She makes sure Brandon leaders have access to training that suits them. Here Debbie talks about her own career development.

At some point overnight last weekend (7-8 Dec), you made a conscious choice to commit burglary at our much-loved charity’s care farm, where we support people with learning disabilities and autism. Your actions have caused great distress to them and to our staff, who give so selflessly and whose passion and commitment enables approximately 80 of the most vulnerable people in our society to enjoy the opportunities we provide at the farm.

A parent’s love for their child is all-encompassing, even when that child grows up. This blog shows how great support can make the world of difference. Thank you Chris for being so open about Rupert’s journey in this blog.