We are individuals. We are family members. We are support workers.
During the coronavirus pandemic, we have inspired and instigated positive change. We have thrived, provided solutions and sought opportunities to learn. The lockdown has brought highs and lows, which we have celebrated, reflected upon and adapted to with creativity, humour and humility.
Together and individually our voices are powerful.
We want to be heard.
These are our voices.
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Latest Posts
Robin’s Lockdown Diary
Robin is a person who is supported in Milton Keynes. His day service was closed during Lockdown One. He talks about how that made him feel and how it is to be back.
Sharon’s Lockdown Diary
Sharon a person supported by MacIntyre in Milton Keynes talks us through her lockdown experience
Tommy’s lockdown Art Gallery
Tommy who is supported by MacIntyre in Milton Keynes shows off the art gallery he has been working on since lockdown
Growing vegetables and spicing up life in lockdown
Emma Budgen a MacIntyre support worker in The New Forest talks about how growing vegetables and The Spice Girls are helping get the people she supports through lockdown.
Family Engagement in lockdown
Nicky Payne is a family engagement consultant at MacIntyre in Milton Keynes. Here she talks about the concerns of the families of people she supports.
Strong words from Seb.
Seb and Nigel reflect on the lockdown and discuss the UK government’s response to Covid-19.
Jo, a parent talk’s lockdown and beyond
Jo Allmond Mother of Jess a person supported by MacIntyre in Worcestershire talks about her concern’s both during lockdown and for the future.
Andy’s Artwork | Certitude
Andy Kee is an artist who works with the Community Development team at Certitude as a peer facilitator. He says, “It’s good to have something that helps you tune out during lockdown, for me that has been my art. I enjoy using Lego figures in my work as it’s fun and humorous, I want people […]
Keyworker Army | A poem by Matthew Campbell
Support worker Matthew Campbell shares a poem he wrote detailing his thoughts on the Covid-19 pandemic.
Teenager Makenzie started work during lockdown
Teenager Makenzie started working for Choice Support during lockdown. She shares her experiences of being fast-tracked into a support worker job at the height of the covid-19 pandemic.
Sharing skills through ‘Opportunity TV’
Throughout lockdown, many of us have turned to technology to stay connected while we’re apart. Zoom has been a lifeline for Camphill Village Trust community members who have shared their skills, hobbies and talents both with each other and the wider community.
Lockdown: A parents perspective
Julia’s son Max lives at Botton Village. Since lockdown was announced, she has been unable to visit Max. Julia gives a candid account of life throughout lockdown and the ways they have been able to stay connected and in touch.
‘Did we need something like this to check us in our path?’
Christina shares her thoughts about the coronavirus pandemic and considers the future after lockdown.
Co-Production In Lockdown
Louise Taylor who is a Frontline Manager of MacIntyre Lifelong Learning, a day service in Milton Keynes talks about the importance of Co-Production in planning a lockdown V.E Day celebration.
Support Workers reflect on lockdown
Some of United Response’s support staff from the London area share their thoughts, feelings and experiences of the lockdown.
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About Our Voices
We are individuals.
We are family members.
We are support workers.
Together and individually our voices are powerful. We want to be heard.
