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Tabitha’s Book Reviews
We always enjoy showcasing some of the amazing things our clients and staff get up to. One of our clients, Tabitha, has recently completed a degree in animal studies and is waiting to hear if she has been accepted onto a Masters course! She volunteers looking after horses in her spare time. If that wasn’t […]
Newspaper article on our client, Jaden
One of our clients recently turned 18 and this article was published on 31st July. It’s a great piece looking back over his accident, recovery and plans for the future – including University and representing Team GB at a future Paralympics! We wish you all the best with these goals and look forward to supporting […]
Mark’s been busy again…
We’ve said a few times we have some amazingly talented staff and clients. And from the man who’s already installed a zip wire for his kids, we have this! In his own words…’It has been tough, with a great deal of sweat. I am pretty pleased with it’ And so you should be – another […]
Congratulations Emma!
We wanted to say a big congratulations to Emma Bralee who was recently promoted to Team Leader within the #AKAfamily. Very well deserved and we know you’re going to continue doing an amazing job for our staff and clients.
Institute of Registered Case Managers featured in Brain & Spinal Injury Handbook
The Brain & Spinal Injury Handbook 2020/21 edition has recently been released, and includes a great article on the progress of the Institute of Registered Case Managers, which is chaired by Angela. It gives some great information on the background and progress of the Institute so far and can be found on page 54 of […]
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Angela contributes to Irwin Mitchell’s Rehab Roundtable report
Angela recently contributed to a report by Irwin Mitchell, looking at the impact coronavirus is having on rehabilitation providers. It’s a very interesting article in an easy to read digital format, and can be accessed via this link: https://buff.ly/3ggz9LF
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Lock Down Allotment!
It can be a bit tricky after a while to find things to do in lock down.Having mowed the lawn and cut his hair, one of our clients – aided by support worker Taylor, has started an allotment! Very impressive before and after photos – well done! Looking at your jackets I’m assuming this wasn’t […]
Client Creativity During Lock-down!
One of our clients in particular has been unbelievably creative in keeping their kids entertained during lock-down. Making signs for them from some old water pipes, as well as a mini ladder so they can climb up a wall. However, the highlight has to be installing a zip wire for them to use. Amazing!
Nick’s Coast to Coast Cycle for MND Association
On the 20th of June 2019, Nick Snowden is setting off on his bike with 5 friends from the west coast of England to cycle 170 miles across the country. Nick will be making the journey from Morecambe to Bridlington in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Sharing why our clinical case manager chose […]
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Irving has paws-onality
Photographer and writer Roger Caras said: “Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” There’s no denying that Angela Kerr’s lovely cockapoo Barney has become a popular, four-legged team member at the AKA offices in Nottingham. So, we’re sure you’ll be as happy as we are to welcome Irving, her new […]