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The Disabilities Trust celebrated Volunteers Week last week. Cards, certificates and flowers were presented to many of the volunteers who make a huge difference our many services across the country.

Congratulations to Thomas Edward Mitton House in Milton Keynes, which has been awarded their first ‘Outstanding’ star by care watchdog, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in its recent report

Graham Anderson House hosted an art exhibition to display some exceptional service user paintings and photography. All of the art will be displayed permanently throughout the service.

The research team at the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust are keen to keep up with recent scientific meetings and events. Ashleigh Madigan, Assistant Psychologist, attended an exciting two-day meeting at the BNS Spring meeting.

A group of intrepid local solicitors are taking on the challenge of the Yorkshire Three Peaks on 22nd June in support of The Disabilities Trust. The challenge is a non-stop gruelling walk across up the three peaks in just 12 hours.

Earlier this month our annual campaign 'Show Your Brain Some Love' took place to coincide with Action for Brain Injury week. Services celebrated the campaign with an array of activities.

Four lucky service users from Osman House had a chance to spend some quality time with specially trained horses at Equine Pathways. These are therapy sessions for people with disabilities in the local area.

There are only three places left in the London marathon and two in the Brighton so get those running shoes on and those applications in quickly! Don't miss your chance!

Congratulations to Zoe & Claudette, two Disabilities Trust staff trekked off bright and early from Goodwood Racecourse as part of ‘JustWalk’, a unique charity challenge across the South Downs.

Graham Anderson House is exhibiting at two Head Injury Information days in Glasgow and Edinburgh in May. Dr Brian O’Neill will be presenting: “Can technology help overcome mood problems?” Don't miss it!