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Oliver McGowan Remembrance Day

Published on 11.11.2024
by Oliver McGowan Experts with Lived Experience

For Oliver McGowan Remembrance Day, 11 November, Choice Support's Oliver McGowan Experts with Lived Experience told us why the training is so important and how it can stop similar tragedies happening in the future.

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Sarah Maguire retirement

Published on 04.11.2024
by Lee Penfold, Marketing and Communications Officer

Choice Support’s Chief Executive Officer Sarah Maguire has announced her retirement in April 2025.

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Ellen’s art: real & fantastical

Published on 21.10.2024
by Debbie Palmer, Marketing & Communications Officer

Talented painter and sculptor, Ellen Prebble, has her work exhibited at the Hastings Art Museum and Gallery.

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STARS Awards winners

Published on 07.10.2024
by Choice Support

The STARS awards are Choice Support’s Staff Thanks And Recognition Scheme. It’s a way for us to show our appreciation for the fantastic work our staff do.

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New Chair of Board

Published on 23.09.2024
by Lee Penfold, Marketing and Communications Officer

Jayne Kilgallen has been appointed as the new Chair Designate of the Board of Choice Support.

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Happy 40th Choice Support

Published on 12.09.2024
by Sarah Maguire, Chief Executive Officer

As Choice Support celebrates our 40th anniversary, CEO Sarah Maguire looks back on our pursuit of happiness and independence for all.

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Free legal help

Published on 19.08.2024
by Lee Penfold, Marketing and Communications Officer

AccessAva is the new name for the chatbot ‘Justice’, where you can access expert legal information 24/7 from our website.

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Why we care

Published on 29.07.2024
by Lee Penfold, Marketing and Communications Officer

In 2023, we ran a campaign asking our employees to answer the question ‘why I care’.

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Moving into support

Your new home

Published on 15.07.2024
by James Treadwell, Marketing and Communications Officer.

Are you ready to take your next steps towards independence, but still need support?

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London Pride 2024 photoblog

Published on 03.07.2024
by Choice Support

Choice Support once again marched in London Pride this year, alongside Certitude. Here are some of our favourite photos.

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Experts by Experience celebrated in Copenhagen

Published on 27.06.2024
by Sean Barnes, Expert by Experience

How I Sean Barnes promoted Experts by Experience in Copenhagen, Denmark and presented at the multinational conference.

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Opportunities for work

Published on 19.06.2024
by Choice Support

A 2022 survey by Mencap showed that only 26.7% of people with a learning disability are in employment. This includes both part-time and full-time work.

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