Posts by Simon Dey

“To support and care for people and communities so they can learn, develop and thrive” The Oaklea Mission – even Liverpool fans! The Premier League season kicks off tonight – and some of those we support are already in the game! Is this seat taken? Harvey from South Lakes has a goal…(and so did some…

“Absolutely loved it – so good for self esteem and proves he can do things and gives him independence” Sheila Smith, mum of Billy Now departing from Platform Oaklea Short Breaks Getting traction -Back to the Future with Billy & Co! Sometimes it’s good to look back….to see where we’ve got to from where we…

“Oaklea feels like an extended family, where everyone works together to make a difference, helping individuals to reach their full potential” Maxine Denoual, Trustee As you will be aware, Oaklea as a charity is overseen by a Board of Trustees from across Cumbria, Northumberland and County Durham. Out & About with Maxine The Trustees perform…

A major announcement from Oaklea Group regarding our plans for the former Edenside Care home in Appleby, Cumbria. Development moves forward The Oaklea Trust has been working on achieving planning permissions for the site known as the former Edenside Care Home for some considerable time.  We are delighted to now be able to inform the…

Sometimes it’s simple adjustments that make all the difference to people’s lives – and if it reaches the senses others can’t reach – all the better! So lets hear it for our County Durham teams… It starts with some animal magic… Are you relaxed….then we will begin! In Spennymoor they’ve created a sensory garden and…

Earlier this summer we told you four of our young adults at the Learning2Live project in Windermere would be moving on after three momentous years with us… Grace was first out of the blocks and now Mollie! (Reminder here of Grace moving last month https://www.oakleatrust.co.uk/being-seen-being-heard-having-good-times/) A place of my own Team Manager Matthew Douglas went…