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In this blog, Mary Schumm, Certitude’s Director of Learning Disabilities, reflects on the shocking things she has learnt from the recent Learning Disability Mortality Review report and how we can do better moving forward. Fact: people with learning disabilities face poorer health outcomes and shorter lifespans than the general population. The Learning Disability Mortality Review […]
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Certitude has recently been highlighted for creating a happy and healthy workforce in a new report by the Positive Practice in Mental Health Collaborative (PPiMH) and the National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health (NCCMH). PPiMH brings together NHS Trusts, third-sector providers and front-line charities to identify and disseminate positive practice in mental health services, as […]
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Jana Jilkova is running the London Marathon for Certitude this coming April. She wanted to do something to raise money to support us because the work we do is close to her heart. Read on to find out why our cause is important to her, and how her preparation for the 26 mile race is […]
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We’re proud to have joined NHS England’s STOMP campaign – stopping the over-medication of people with learning disabilities and autism
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This 10k runs right through the heart of London. We’ll be with you every step of the way, from the start to the finishing line.
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Here at Certitude, we use a variety of methods to support and connect with the people around us. We know that no two people are the same and we know that everyone’s needs are different. Sensory objects have proven to be an amazingly simple but effective method of stimulating people, thanks to their versatility and […]
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A new mental health crisis café called ‘the Harbour’ opened its doors yesterday at University Hospital Lewisham. The Harbour – a joint partnership between the hospital, Certitude and the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) – will provide peer support to people experiencing a mental health crisis. The aim is to offer people […]
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Mum of four, Jana Jilkova, is running the London Marathon this April for Certitude to help raise money for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health support needs – but she needs your help.
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What is Treat Me Right? Over the last ten years, Certitude’s Treat Me Right! team has delivered training around learning disabilities and autism to thousands of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. The Treat Me Right! team believes that everyone who works in a profession where they might meet people with learning disabilities or autism should […]
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Everyone needs a break from time to time – especially carers. Our respite services around London provide overnight stays for people with learning disabilities and autism. We make sure that our guests feel happy and relaxed, so carers can have peace of mind while they take some time for themselves. Haymill Respite in Greenford is […]
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We were delighted today to receive a grant of £2,500 from MAXIMUS UK, a global company that currently provides more than 3,500 staff within the UK who deliver disability and health support and services to more than 1 million people each year. The grant will go towards purchasing new pieces of assistive technology, including Google […]
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