Theresa lives in Harrogate enabled and supported by ubu. She hasn’t walked out and about in her local area for quite some time. Theresa lets the people around her know that it makes her feel frightened. Recently though, Theresa has made it clear that she is feeling more confident and would like to get out…
It’s only February and already we have heard from so many sources and situations that ‘Trust’ is going to be one of the major confrontations this year. Trust and more relevantly, the lack of it. Politically, both inside and outside the government, within local authorities, the NHS, our public services and across all industries and…
It’s only February and already we have heard from so many sources and situations that ‘Trust’ is going to be one of the major confrontations this year. Trust and more relevantly, the lack of it. Politically, both inside and outside the government, within local authorities, the NHS, our public services and across all industries and…
James is a young person who moved into his own home, enabled by ubu toward the end of last year. “I wanted to get a chance to have my own independence and with live in the way I want to. It’s been a steep learning curve to say the least!” James has had to quickly…
Sadik is a very young man who lives in Yorkshire now, enabled and supported by ubu’s Young People’s Services. He left Ethiopia in fear of his life a couple of years ago because of the war-torn conflicts going on in his country. His journey took him first to Ethiopia, where he was captured and tortured….
Meeting a very special person to spend time with is something most people look for and hope to find. Valentine’s Day is a celebration of that journey to find love and affection. For some finding a meaningful and caring relationship is just a dream and for many of the people served by ubu the barriers…
Last week we celebrated 27 years of service to ubu by one of our specialist managers. Mark began working for ubu as an Enabler back in 1990 when there were just a few supports in Harrogate and Leeds. “They were very different times” says Mark. “Our support teams were much smaller and less experienced. The…
A year ago I decided to join a well-known slimming club and it has changed my life for the better. I’m an arts and music enthusiast. I paint, draw, make jewellery and play guitar and keys. I have maintained these pastimes for a long time but I believe you can always find time for something…
We all need to find rewarding, meaningful and fulfilling activities and occupations in our lives. ubu believes that everyone should have opportunities to find rewarding work and to enhance our communities by volunteering and contributing their skills and time. No one should be excluded or ignored. Many of the people served by ubu have inspiring…
Catrina who lives in York enabled to live with independence by ubu could have had a really miserable Christmas last year. “I usually go home to stay with my mum every weekend and she helps me to do things that I find difficult or can’t do for myself” says Catrina. “I love going home to…
My name is Wayne and I have been enabled by ubu to live with more independence in my own flat. At first I couldn’t eat like most other people do, I was PEG fed. This means I got my food directly through a tube into my stomach. But there came a point where I decided…
Paul from Spalding has always been interested in old church buildings and has a book he loves about their history and architecture. He talked about this interest and the things he would like to take part in and achieve in the future with his ubu enabling team. Paul also shared his love for the sound…