Spelthorne Council received a Making a Difference Award at a ceremony held on 13 July at Surrey County Council.
The Making a Difference Awards are given by the County Council’s Employability service to employers who have shown exceptional commitment to supporting people with learning difficulties and autism in the workplace.
Spelthorne Council was recognised for providing work placements for people with learning difficulties at its day centres in Ashford, Shepperton and Staines and Sunbury. The Council gives individuals the opportunity to work in a variety of roles which help them to gain practical skills and experience whilst also improving their social skills and self confidence. In a number of cases the experience has led to paid work for the people concerned.
Cllr Jean Pinkerton, Cabinet Member for Older People and Health Liaison said: “We feel very proud to have received this award. We’ve been providing work opportunities for people with learning difficulties and autism at our day centres for a number of years now and have found it works really well for everyone involved.”
The day centres involved are:-
Fordbridge Centre, Ashford
Greeno Centre, Shepperton
Staines Community Centre
Benwell Centre, Sunbury
Spelthorne’s day centre offer a range of activities for the over 50s. For more information or to join one of the centres, call Spelthorne Council on 01784 451499.
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