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The United Nations has declared Saturday 2 April 2011 as World Autism Awareness Day to increase knowledge and understanding of autism across the world.  In the UK, autism affects as many as 1 in 100 people and many people are undiagnosed, misunderstood and in need of support.  As an organisation that provides support to people with autism,… Read more »

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Poynton Round Table has donated £2,000 to Independent Options  to help us support people with disabilities to get out and about in the community.Chief Executive of Independent Options, Christine Barker said  “ We are absolutely delighted that Poynton Round Table have made such a generous donation, which will help us keep our two specially adapted… Read more »

Independent Options’ Members, who are all people who use our services, or their families, have recently agreed that our official charity name can be changed from ‘Independent Options (Stockport) Limited’ to ‘Independent Options (North West)’. 

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The Children and Family Centre is setting up a new group to support parents whose children are affected by Foetal Alcohol Syndrome.Family Support Worker, Rifat Khan said: “The group will meet on the first Wednesday of every month and will offer parents the opportunity to get together with other parents who understand the issues they… Read more »

Following on from a recent visit from Mark Hunter MP, Nicky Jones has been speaking to Pure 107.8FM about how Independent Options is using the Big Lottery grant that funds the work of its Children and Family Centre.Pure 107.8 FM broadcasts exclusively in Stockport and adults with learning, physical and/or sensory disabilities have an active role in running… Read more »

David Little has joined Independent Options as Director of Services.  This new post has been created to provide leadership and support to our operational management team who are responsible for ensuring the delivery of high quality and cost-effective services. The new role will support the development of new services, especially those for people with Individual Budgets.    David, who has a professional background in learning… Read more »