David Flatman is not only an England Rugby star and pundit, but he’s an incredible ambassador for the Down’s Syndrome Association, and his story is such a heartwarming one…

Having grown up with a brother who has Down’s Syndrome, it’s a joy to hear him share how the family bonded together to give him a life of fulfilment, independence, and love!

This episode covers:

• The unwavering dedication of parents caring for David’s brother

• Unique and profound bonds between SEN siblings

• Where to find the right support and resources to enable independence

• Redefining our perceptions of a ‘normal’ childhood

  
  

David Flatman: https://www.instagram.com/dflatman/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-flatman-5972b517/

Clare Rochford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-rochford-65b9501b7/

Join the Diverse Abilities Team: https://diverseabilities.org.uk/careers

Diverse Abilities: https://diverseabilities.org.uk/

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https://www.instagram.com/diverseabilities/

There are so many potential stars in the care industry whose only barrier is realising it’s a place for everyone to shine!

Men make up such a small percentage of caregivers in the UK, one of whom is a local favourite in our on-call team at Diverse Abilities, and has been with us for nearly five years now.

With International Men’s Day around the corner, it’s a perfect time to explore his journey into care, and what we can do to encourage more male carers in to the profession!

This episode covers:

• The qualities of a great male carer

• Life in the on-call team

• What we can do to encourage more male carers into the profession

• Unique qualities that men can bring to a caregiving team

Clare Rochford : https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-rochford-65b9501b7/

Join the Diverse Abilities Team: https://diverseabilities.org.uk/careers

Diverse Abilities: https://diverseabilities.org.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-abilities-plus/

https://www.instagram.com/diverseabilities/

Welcome back to Reasons to Care, and it’s a joy to bring you the first of a new run of episodes where we share the inspiring story of Anne, one of the lovely ladies we care for at Diverse Abilities!

Anne’s story is one of independence and fulfilment, shining a light on the empowerment that our support gives to so many that come to us in adult services, and it’s a pleasure to share her experience on this month’s episode.

This episode covers:

• What a normal week looks like with the support of Diverse Abilities

• The friendships that such support enables

• Anne’s life-changing holiday experience

• How Anne chooses the activities in her life independently

Clare Rochford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-rochford-65b9501b7/

Join the Diverse Abilities Team: https://diverseabilities.org.uk/careers

Diverse Abilities: https://diverseabilities.org.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-abilities-plus/

https://www.instagram.com/diverseabilities/