Today marks World Mental Health Day, and across the globe people are tweeting, sharing, and hashtagging away to raise awareness for those affected by mental health issues. Mental health issues affects people irrespective of age, gender and social position. It also disproportionately affects those who have a learning disability. According to The Foundation for People… Read more »
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Chris’ Story: How Respite Helped Me
People come to Independent Options’ Short Breaks service for different reasons, and the service will always support them in a person centred way, taking careful consideration of their circumstances. We are here for whatever people need, whether it’s just a short break and a rest, or a stepping stone to greater things, just as Chris found… Read more »
Carrier on Fundraising
A huge thank you to luxury travel company Carrier, which has been fundraising for Independent Options for the past three months. Each month the team held a ‘dress down day’ for staff, which saw members of the team wearing their own clothes to work in return for a £1 donation. Over the course of the… Read more »
All the Fun of the Farm
Everyone had a fantastic time despite the horrible weather, and no one minded getting a bit soggy and squelching through the mud as it meant being able to meet some new farm friends! Trips like these are completely funded by brilliant people like you! If you would like to become a regular donor to Independent… Read more »
Sam Takes on the Gauntlet Games in Aid of Independent Options
Our Children and Family Centre Manager, Sam, is taking on The Gauntlet Games to raise money for Independent Options! This epic challenge will involve her running 5K, tackling tricky obstacles and fighting gladiators. If you would like to sponsor her in this challenge, visit her JustGiving page by clicking here! Since 1977, Independent Options has… Read more »
Woohoo’s Celebration Day
One of our fantastic supporters is holding a creative event, Woohoo’s Celebration Day, in memory of their friend at our Children and Family Centre on Sunday 18th September (11am-4pm). The event will be full of creative activities such as dance workshops, crafts, storytelling, music, etc. and should be great fun for all the family! Entry… Read more »
AstraZeneca Goes Green for Independent Options
Teams of volunteers from pharmaceuticals giant AstraZeneca came along to Hallfield Guesthouse and the Children and Family Centre to help tidy up the gardens. The teams did an incredible job and worked extraordinarily hard, and now the gardens are looking blooming lovely! A huge thanks to everyone who came along and helped!
Carnival time!
Rio came to Hazel Grove with the help of Hazel Grove Carnival, and Independent Options was delighted to join in the party! Donning headdresses, tutus, face paint and plenty of glitter, Independent Options service users, staff members and family members took part in the parade along with a fabulously flowery float. With the rain… Read more »
Summer Fair Raises £1,000 for Independent Options
Independent Options has raised a spectacular £1,000.91 at the charity’s Summer Fair, a fantastic day of family entertainment with the Mayor of Stockport making a special visit and getting involved in the fun and games With service users and families from across the area attending, the event saw guests enjoy a bouncy castle and face… Read more »
Independent Options is Sainsbury’s Hazel Grove’s Charity of the Year
We are delighted to announce that Independent Options has been selected as Sainsbury’s Hazel Grove’s charity of the year for the second year running! We’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported us by voting, and we are very much looking forward to working with Sainsbury’s Hazel Grove over the coming… Read more »