Christian and his friends Gillian, Hazel, David and Robin had lived together for many years. Reduced mobility and changes to their personal care needs meant their Mencap home was no longer suitable.
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Welcome to the summer issue of Voices Together. Our easy read newsletter brings news from across Golden Lane Housing and tenant involvement.
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Raphaela and Glynn Derrick, Roma and Charles DeSilva, Margaret and Alan Summers, Mary and Garry Davies are parents of Cliona, Leanne, Christopher and Hugh who all have a learning disability and live together into a supported housing property.
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Best friends, Maria and Rachael share a place in the North West.

Wanting to create a garden they could relax and enjoy, it was entered into the selection process for GLH’s annual tenant garden makeover.
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Earlier this week, Golden Lane Housing arranged an event in Rotherham for tenants to get know members of the GLH team and find out more about what they do. Andrew Locke, housing officer talks about the event.
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Friends Dan, James and Aaz live together in a bungalow bought using 2013 bond monies. He shares his great experiences of being a Mencap Young Ambassador which has also led to making new friends.
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Andrew and Joel live in Essex. Chloe Dolce, scheme manager at Mencap explains how their friendship has developed.
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Earlier this month, Barnsley’s mixed ability football team took part in their first tournament. Housing officer, Joe Boyd the team’s coach explains.
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GLH tenant Lizzy and Ian fell in love after meeting at their local Gateway Club in Barnsley.
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Joe Boyd’s vision to set up a mixed ability football team in Barnsley came true with the help of Mencap.
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Social isolation is a huge issue for people with a learning disability. Mencap’s theme this year for Learning Disability week is ‘Make a new friend.’
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Dan, James and Aaz share a place together in Rochdale supported by Mencap. They moved into their home purchased using 2013 Bond monies which was adapted so they can move freely around in their wheelchairs. They explain how much they’re enjoying life.
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Golden Lane Housing (GLH) and Mencap are sponsoring the Be Free festival 2016.
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By listening to our tenants and their support staff we’ve created the dedicated in-house repairs service that we have today.
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Becky, receptionist at Golden Lane Housing and Mencap tells her story about finding work.
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Gauri Mannra is a receptionist at Golden Lane Housing and Mencap’s Centre of Engagement in the North. She explains how she’s built up her work experience and is helping others.
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Golden Lane Housing’s Retail Charity Bond has been shortlisted for the Best ESG Bond Issuer – UK 2016 Award following the voting from their readers, subscribers and contributors.
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Amanda Hegan moved into a new home in Omagh with the help of Golden Lane Housing and Mencap Northern Ireland.
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Golden Lane Housing (GLH) has been shortlisted for ‘An outstanding approach to meeting specialist housing needs’ Award 2016.
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