Clients

The people who use our services are at the heart of all we do. It’s their ambitions, interests and desire to go beyond expectation that drives what we provide, every day.

People come to us in a variety of ways; some are referred by carers or health and social professionals, others find out about us through family or friends in the community. We also accept self-referrals and referrals from professionals so if you or someone you know would like to know more about our services, pleaseΒ contactΒ usΒ today to find out more.

You can find out about just some of our clients and their own stories here.


Lorraine

"I am the Client Representative for the Sit and Be Fit class which I really enjoy."

Jordan

"I enjoy making friends – it makes me more confident”

Dorian

Dorian is a very happy person and loves chatting with others about his favourite subject – guide dogs!

Emma

β€œFlower Pod has been the contribution to Emma’s big smile” – Aynsley, Emma’s sister

Skills for Independence

Since 2022, our expert staff have been supporting people to improve their skills for independence. For some, this might be support to prepare for moving out of home. For others, this might be support to live more independently within the family home. Diverse activities include cookery, budgeting, housekeeping, communication and teamwork skills.

Staff recently supported Tom to renovate his room to better suit his needs and interests. You can read more about Tom's Renovations here.

Volunteers

Reach is all about people coming together to make a difference. We rely on fundraising, donations and the time and skills of volunteers.

Jo

Reach Volunteer

Katie

Student Volunteer at Flower Pod Southwell

James

Reach Volunteer

Reach Care

Reach CareΒ is our domiciliary care support agency and a Community Interest Company. This branch of Reach provides outstanding one-to-one support for adults with learning disabilities in and around Nottinghamshire.

Tom and Lewis

Tom and Lewis moved into a shared bungalow owned by Reach Learning Disability in Newark in June 2021, where they are both supported by staff from Reach Care.

Tom’s mother, Louise explains:
"It has been a happy ending to a pretty challenging few years for us, not being able to access the services that Tom needed." - Tom's Mum

Read Tom and Lewis's full story here.

Jenny

The highlight of Jenny’s year is the Reach holiday, and if you saw her dancing until 11pm on the most recent one, you would find it hard to believe how many health issues Jenny faces. Reach Care have been supporting Jenny at hospital visits, helping her parents to have more time to enjoy their retirement together.

Jenny's mum, Cathy says:

β€œWhat a wonderful organisation Reach is.”

Read Jenny's full story here.

Clients

The people who use our services are at the heart of all we do. It’s their ambitions, interests and desire to go beyond expectation that drives what we provide, every day.

People come to us in a variety of ways; some are referred by carers or health and social professionals, others find out about us through family or friends in the community. We also accept self-referrals and referrals from professionals so if you or someone you know would like to know more about our services, pleaseΒ contactΒ usΒ today to find out more.

You can find out about just some of our clients and their own stories here.


Southwell Accommodation Project - Full Film

Southwell Accommodation Project - Sarah

Southwell Accommodation Project -Β Chelsea

Southwell Accommodation Project -Β Amelia

Reach Response 2020

Reach Response 2020 - Full Film

James

Reach Response - James & Claire, 2020

Adam

Reach Response - Adam, 2020

Tina

Reach Response - Tina, 2020

Phil

Phil lives on his own with no internet access and was feeling very cut off from his friends. So we set up a safe, socially distant space for him to access a computer at Reach Newark. Watch Phil's film to find out how this has made a difference. Read more...

Oliver and Christine

Oliver normally attends Reach Newark and Flower Pod. His routine is so important to him, the lack of it can be very confusing.Β  Find out how support from Reach has made a difference to Oliver and his family during the coronavirus crisis.

Sarah and Charlotte

Sarah and Charlotte are taking part in β€˜online craft’ via weekly Zoom sessions. Crafting kits and instructions are delivered safely prior to the session. As you can see from their video, our expert staff help people feel relaxed about participating in online activities.

"Don't Stop our Dreaming"

Take a few minutes to watch our Media Fun film and dream with us for a better world where we can all find our place in the community.

Connor

Connor says β€œI just can’t stop working here, I just can’t. I love it.”

Ben

Β "Zooming with Reach has truly been a godsend as it has made Ben happy again.”

Amelia

Picture of Amelia Zooming with Reach Mansfield staff

"We couldn’t have got through this time without you and I can’t thank you enough for the lease of life you continue to give Amelia."

You can read more stories from around Reach here.