The entire team at Apple House care home and the company send warmest and heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS to D on achieving his BLACK BELT at karate! Some years ago, D dreamed of being a karate black belt. At the time it seemed such a far off aspiration–where to start? One step at a time, we suggested, with the very first lesson, that initial moment of excitement and possibly fear. Yesterday D was presented with his black belt, after years of dogged determination and hard work and he couldn’t be happier! D has given his kind permission for his photo and wonderful …
Jane Montrose wins ‘Outstanding Contribution to Social Care’ for England and Scotland! Last Friday, at the prestigious National Learning Disability and Autism Awards at the ICC in Birmingham, Apple House’s managing director, Jane Montrose, won the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Social Care’ award for England and Scotland. The National Learning Disabilities & Autism Awards celebrate excellence in the support for people with learning disabilities and aim to pay tribute to those individuals or organisations who excel in providing quality care. Judges said: “Jane is impressive both on paper and in person. What shone through was her compassion and passion for her business …