Our Spring Newsletter is Now Out!
Welcome to Independent Options’ Supporters Newsletter! Here you’ll find all the latest updates, as well as news and events from our services and information on how you can support Independent Options. Simply click on the front page below to start reading! Throughout the last few months there has been a lot going on at Independent Options, with our… Read more »
The Hunt Is on at Independent Options
The Hunt Is on at Independent Options A certain cotton-tailed creature with a basket full of goodies has been tucking away chocolate eggs in every nook and cranny that Independent Options has to offer in preparation for its annual Easter egg hunt. To be held on Sunday 3rd April, the event will raise money for… Read more »
Our Vintage Fair is nearly here!
Independent Options’ first big fundraising event of the year is fast approaching. We’re holding a Vintage Fair, host to some of Stockport’s best vintage sellers, on the 6th July, 11-4 at our centre on Chester Road in Hazel Grove. With a plethora of vintage clothes, home ware and accessories and an onsite 40s style tea… Read more »
Our Allotments in Hazel Grove
Last Monday (26th May) we were distraught to learn that vandals set fire to the outbuildings we have on our allotment here in Hazel Grove. The allotment project enables adults with disabilities to experience the fun and satisfaction of growing their own vegetables as well as providing valuable experience of planning and working in a… Read more »
Suzie Franklin 'Personalisation in Practice
In November, Suzie Franklin released a book called ‘Personalisation In Practice; supporting Young People with disabilities through the transition to Adulthood’, aimed at supporting and guiding families through the cross-over period of services and also to guide people through Individual Budgets and encourage person-centred planning. The book, co-written with Helen Sanderson, is based on… Read more »
Good News for the Children and Family Centre
on Friday the 31st of March, our CEO Steve released the following statement; ‘Hello everybody! Firstly I want to thank everyone for their patience and understanding over what has been several difficult months for our Children and Family Centre. It’s been a tough time for everyone, staff, children and parents. But I am pleased to… Read more »
Greater Manchester Fire and Resuce Service and Independent Options work together!
On the 7th of March, we were invited to the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) Headquarters for a partnership Sign-off Agreement Event. The aim of the day was to highlight the official agreement between ourselves and the GMFRS to work together to protect our service users and prevent situations that could cause a… Read more »
Hallfield Guest House gets Refurbished!
Our Guest House Hallfield undertook a major refurbishment in November 2013, so we popped round there this week to have a peek at the finished product and caught up with the Short Breaks Manager Amy. ‘it was pure chaos’, laughs Amy. ‘At one point we were stuck in the office for 3 hours whilst they… Read more »
Saying Goodbye to our Director of Finance
On Saturday the 2nd of February, we donned the retirement banners and balloons to say goodbye and thank you to our Director of Finance for 26 years of wonderful service to Independent Options. Madeleine started with us back in 1988, when the first ever Red Nose Day was being put into production, when work had… Read more »
Children and Family Centre Closure
It is with a heavy heart, that I can confirm that we will be closing our Children and Family Centre this year as our planned 5 year Big Lottery funding will end on the 31st of March and we have been unsuccessful in avenues to secure further funding. For those that don’t know, the Children… Read more »