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Kathryn McConville Primus Support Worker

Kathryn McConville Primus Support Worker

“I came to DS in 2013 to do a 12-week course working in the kitchens with the cook. After the course I volunteered for a year and then I was employed as a support worker for Primus in 2014. I have now been here for nearly 10 years. I love my job supporting the members […]

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Julie Redshaw Primus Support Worker

Julie Redshaw Primus Support Worker

“I started at Primus as a cleaner then got the opportunity to become a support worker and wouldn’t change a thing. I love every minute of my job and helping and supporting members to live an independent life”

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Jayne Norton Primus Support Worker

Jayne Norton Primus Support Worker

“I started working here 3 years ago. I love helping and supporting the members. We all work as a team and we are all like one big family”

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Jo

Hello from Jo - Peer Support Worker at Stockport Centre for Independent Living

I’ve been a Peer Support Worker at Disability Stockport since February 2017. As a Peer Support Worker I help to bring together people with shared life experiences to offer emotional support, inspiration and practical help to manage a disability or health condition.  I support the monthly Adult Peer Support Group.  This has been on hold […]

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Autism and Dungeons and Dragons

This interesting article on autism and Dungeons and Dragons has been put together by one of our members who recently did a presentation to her college about it and it was extremely well received.   They have kindly agreed for us to share it with our members and supporters    

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Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month

April is Autism Awareness Month. Autism is a lifelong, developmental disability affecting how people communicate, and interact with the world. One in 100 people are on the autism spectrum, and there are around 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK. For more information on Autism, visit https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/what-is-autism

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January Newsletter

Our January 2021 Newsletter Information in our newsletter Interesting facts about New Years Information from mental health charity Mind Horoscopes for January 2021 New Year's Quiz What we have been doing this month in Primus Apple and Blackberry Cake Recipe Quotes of the month Creative Activities Word search Puzzle Useful Information  click below to open […]

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TEST POST

Hello everyone We are testing the website and social media posting using this post. Thank you.

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Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of the members of Disability Stockport CIO to consider a constitutional amendment resolution. The meeting will be held on Tuesday 18 August at 12.45 pm at 23 High Street, Stockport SK1 1EG Full details of the meeting, and how to vote will be sent in […]

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OUTREACH BANK STAFF

We are currently looking for people who have a caring nature, are supportive and sensitive to others needs and have a desire to support people on the Autistic spectrum and people with a disability. Disability Stockport are now recruiting flexible contract Staff to join our dynamic Outreach Team supporting people in our local community, helping […]

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