Blog
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Assist Trust Annual General Meeting 2024
See full postIt would be great to see you at the Assist Trust AGM at Lazar House, 219 Sprowston Road, NR3 4HX at 1pm Thursday 29th February (for about an hour) We will look at our finances and plans for the future. We will talk about things we have done over the year – attending Inclusive Sports…
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Learning Disabilities and Autism – Norfolk County Council survey
See full postAdult Commissioners for Learning Disabilities and Autism at Norfolk County Council would like your help through filling out a short survey. This survey has been created to understand the needs and wants of people who have low to moderate support needs who attend a day service. Commissioners are collating information from people who have lived…
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Interviews With Staff
See full postSome of our members have recently interviewed staff to find out more about them, their jobs and how they feel about working at Assist Trust. Here are interviews with Naomi (Life Skills Tutor) and Philip (Gardens Manager);
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Poppy’s Enchanting Norwich Christmas Cards
See full postWhen it comes to capturing the spirit of a place, some artists have a unique talent for turning the ordinary into something extraordinary. At the Assist Trust, our very own Poppy has done just that with her beautiful Christmas cards that celebrate Norwich. Poppy’s keen eye and creative spirit have resulted in a collection of…
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Julie’s Inspiring Piece in Care Talk Magazine
See full postIn the world of supporting adults with learning disabilities in their journey towards meaningful employment and independence, few voices resonate in East Anglia as profoundly as our very own Julie Harrold, the Employment and Travel Training Lead at the Assist Trust. We’re proud to announce that Julie’s expertise and insights have been featured in CareTalk…
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Communication at Assist Trust
See full postAt The Assist Trust we are committed to making a difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities. Our mission revolves around empowering individuals to lead more independent and fulfilling lives. One of the key pillars of our work is building communication skills, as effective communication is fundamental to independence. Communication is a foundational…
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The Staff Communal Garden
See full postAt work, we consider it essential to find ways to promote the well-being and mindfulness of the staff team. One solution that has blossomed within our workplace is our very own communal garden. We have always known what a positive impact our gardens have on the members, and so it seemed natural to extend that…
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Spotlight on Hannah’s work experience placement
See full postHere’s our latest work placement volunteers story from Hannah, who volunteers at the Phoenix Tiny Tots toddler group. What do you think of your placement? “Brilliant, I enjoy looking after the children and being independent to get there and back”. What’s your favourite thing about your placement? “Working with the children. We have a different…
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Spotlight on Susan’s paid employment
See full postSusan attends Assist Trust and also has a paid job in the kitchen at a high school. Susan tells us more about this below… “I work as a catering assistant in a school. This is a paid job, 10 hours a week, 2 hours a day. I had to do a food hygiene course and…
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Spotlight on Ben’s work experience placement
See full postBen attends Assist Trust and has a work experience placement on one of the days he attends. Read our interview with him below to find out more… What do you think of your placement? “It’s brilliant, I really like it” What do you like most about your placement and why? “I like working on the…
