The Fircroft Trust

Making a referral to the Fircroft Trust couldn't be easier. Simply go to thefircrofttrust.org/how-we-help/ou… or contact the relevant service manager directly - all details are on our website as well as lots of other key information.

Did you know that the Fircroft Trust has been going for nearly 60 years... Read about our incredible history here thefircrofttrust.org/about-us/our-s… and also have a look at our amazing services and offer.

At the Fircroft Trust, we don't just support people... We; - support skills + independence - support aspirations + dreams - work with each person in a person centred way We love to see the people we support thrive. Find out more about our services visit thefircrofttrust.org

We want to hear from other providers, about your year, and hear about excellence elsewhere in the social care sector. What has been your proudest moment so far of 2025? What has been your biggest barrier in 2025? What success stories have you had relating to people you support?

Did you know that simple things like: -smiling - doing a power pose - being more hopeful can have real impacts on your emotional + physical health. Research has shown that actions like standing like "Supergirl" or giving gratitude for things you're thankful, has amazing effects.

Independence isn't always about big milestones. At The Fircroft Trust, we see how confidence grows in everyday moments: • Choosing what to wear • Making a cuppa • Saying yes, no, or not yet We embed choice + routine into daily life, where independence truly thrives.

Every behaviour communicates something. By identifying the function, we can better support the person. The "functions" of behaviour are: * Sensory * Escape * Attention * Tangible By understanding the function, we can support people in a far more person centred way.

Why should the focus of PBS be underpinned by increasing quality of life? If you focus on behaviours, that becomes all people see. If you focus on choice + control, independence + skills, then not only can life improve, but any behaviours naturally reduce anyway.

In our Residential + Supported Living Services, we believe building skills, independence, + supporting people towards what is most important to them, helps achieve + maintain a great quality of life. For more information about these services, contact David@thefircrofttrust.org

Our ManShed service based at our HQ in Ditton Road, Surbiton is open to any men who want to access it. To make friends. Have a chat. Create items. Have a cup of tea and a biscuit. To find out more contact gaja@thefircrofttrust.org

One last shout out to the Fircroft team who completed Tough Mudder on Saturday. A mix of staff, supporters, + children, conquered Tough Mudder. The different pages are here for those who did it, it's not too late to donate. justgiving.com/search?q=fircr…

We did it! A group of staff, supporters, + kids, took on Tough Mudder yesterday, raising money for the Fircroft Trust. Thank you to everyone who sponsored, + if you would like to donate, please see the different fundraising pages at justgiving.com/search?q=fircr… Pics coming soon.

Our amazing staff and supporters, are taking on Tough Mudder TODAY, to raise money for us. If you would like to give, you can see pages of those taking part here - justgiving.com/search?q=fircr… If you'd like to do an event, + raise money for us, look here - thefircrofttrust.org/make-a-differe…

Independence is often pitched as big acts—but often it is the smaller, every day steps that make a huge difference: - choosing what to wear - preparing snacks/food - planning the day Our Services focus on building everyday skills—through layered support, practice, encouragement.

Independence is often pitched as big acts—but often it is the smaller, everyday steps that make a huge difference: - choosing what to wear - preparing snacks/food - planning the day Our Services focus on building everyday skills—through layered support, practice, encouragement.

Independence is often cited as big acts—but often it is the smaller, everyday steps that make a huge difference: - choosing what to wear - preparing snacks/food - planning the day Our Services focus on building everyday skills—through layered support, practice, encouragement.

This Saturday, a team from the Fircroft Trust will take on Tough Mudder. Please have a look at our team members pages who are doing it, justgiving.com/search?q=fircr… and think about sponsoring one of them. It is an amazing event, to raise money for an incredible Charity.

Today is World Patient Safety Day (17 Sept). Behavioural science can help influence how others act, + increase safety through small, simple, incremental change. This book about how positive systemic change can happen, is a must read for anyone working in health or social care.

We believe EVERYONE, irrespective of any support need, should have choice + control over their own life, + be supported in a strengths focussed way, based on what is most important to them. Inclusion means positive risk, to support + enable people to live the lives they choose.

National Inclusion Week (15‑21 Sept) offers a chance to challenge ourselves: how inclusive are we, our comms, physical spaces, team culture? Inclusion means designing for difference + advocating for spaces & systems where everyone can thrive. What will you commit to this week?