As some of you may know, last month I was awarded the 'Making a Difference 2015' award by London-based charity 'Certitude'. I am sure that '12 Months of Giving' had a big part to play in this incredible honour, therefore, I would like to thank you all for the continued support. As we come to the last 'official' month of the '12 Months of Giving' blog, it is so humbling to have this massive 'Pat-on-the-Back'!
When I received this award, I knew I wanted to thank Certitude in some way, and after spending some time thinking of a 'deed' for my last month, I decided that the best way to thank them was to use this platform that they so generously acknowledged, to raise awareness to their charity and the amazing work they do, as my way of giving back to them, and thanking them for all of their support.
Therefore, this month I am raising awareness to Certitude, a charity that works on the ethos of 'everyone has the right to a good life'.
You can visit Certitude's website here: http://www.certitude.org.uk
Certitude offers support to individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs, as well as their carers and families, such as confidence building, independent living, and finding employment. They also provide their own opportunities through apprenticeships, work placements, and volunteering roles. Certitude encourage people to find new interests, make new friends, and have fun, as well as offering respite care and short breaks for carers and families. They also work closely with local authorities, communities, and others involved in delivering support to individuals and their families.
In my experience and close relationship with learning disability and mental illness, there has been several occasions where I have felt frustrated with the way in which individuals who need support have been 'dealt' with. I think it is important to acknowledge that many authorities and managing bodies work to a strict and specific procedure, putting it down to the high volume of individuals and not enough resources. However, I am sure we can all agree that everyone is unique. Each individual's needs, abilities, and progression is specific to them. Therefore, I am extremely thankful to Certitude for priding themselves in not working to a formula, and for treating each individual in a way that suits and is beneficial to them, in order to support, guide, and give aid to them in the best way that they can.
If you have not already, I strongly encourage you to spend some time on Certitude's website and educate yourself about the amazing work that they do, as personally I believe it to be so encouraging and without a doubt, incredibly inspiring.
Lastly, I would just like to thank everyone at Certitude again for this amazing acknowledgement, and more importantly, making it their aim to work alongside individuals, their carers, and their families, in order to help them by carrying out the amazing work that they do, and enriching the lives of many.
Be good!
Kizzy :)
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