News
Read the latest news, stories and successes from each of our services here, or alternatively keep up to date with what we have been up to on our social media pages. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Use the search feature below…
Posted On October 19
Local Laceby McDonalds Store kindly partnered up with Options Barton and donated branded uniform, utensils, cups, straws, tray covers and packaging, so that the staff could mock up the McDonalds experience for the people we support. Staff at Options Barton…
Posted On October 18
Hillingdon Manor School have taken part in a nationwide initiative to reduce bullying in schools. Dr Nicky Greaves, Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the school, carried out an audit provided by the All Together Programme which provides a whole school anti-bullying…
Posted On October 15
After dedicating more than three decades to making a difference to the lives of those with autism and learning difficulties, Lesley Fisher, Registered Manager of Options Roxby House in North Lincolnshire - a specialist autism residential service rated ‘Outstanding’ by…
Posted On October 12
Options Applegate House are making the most of their beautiful Zen Garden by holding weekly yoga sessions with the people they support. There are many benefits of yoga, including improving flexibility, strength, posture, as well as helping to relax your…
Posted On October 5
This week, one of the students at Options Higford School completed the construction of a fantastic shelving unit for his music system in his bedroom, made completely from scratch. The project was completed over a four week period, all the…
Posted On October 1
Following the success of a Police Cadet Service aimed at developing leadership skills in 14 to 17 year olds, Staffordshire Police have begun a Junior Cadet’s Programme, looking to build positive relationships between police and young people, whilst also promoting…
Posted On September 7
One of the last-remaining public air raid shelters in Barton upon Humber is set to open this weekend, following an exciting renovation project carried out by a team of local volunteers, staff and residents at Options Applegate House, which is…
Posted On August 22
In preparation for Options Malvern View’s OMV Fest, the team put together a video storyboard to show and prepare the people we support on what to expect on the day and the fun activities they would have the opportunity to…
Posted On August 10
Options Autism is proud to be hosting its annual Inclusive Festival in Scunthorpe on Sunday 12 August, welcoming both families affected by autism as well as the wider local community to enjoy festival fun at this relaxed and safe open-air…
Posted On July 30
The Options Clinical Team have created a series of help sheets offering advice and guidance for parents and carers who look after children, young people and adults with autism. This most recent help sheets are: What is Art Therapy and…
