PMLD

The Privilege of Caring: Why Good Support for People With Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities Needs Supported Staff

16/09/2026

Illustration of a wheelchair user enjoying fibre-optic lights in a sensory room with two support workers nearby.

What helps support workers provide attentive, respectful care for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities? Joanna Grace reflects on…

Work & Education

Age Appropriate or Person Appropriate?

08/10/2025

Flat cartoon illustration of a woman standing on a train wearing a long pink tulle skirt, smiling warmly at a young girl seated nearby. The woman holds a rail with one hand and extends the other toward the girl, who looks up at her with admiration. Other passengers, including an older man with a cane, sit nearby. The scene is set against a warm beige background with simple navy and brown details, creating an inclusive and optimistic mood.

After the recent loss of sensory education pioneer Flo Longhorn, many of us have found ourselves reflecting on the values…