From Monday 21 October – Friday 1 November, we are celebrating Advocacy Awareness Week (AAW19) looking at the power and impact that all types of advocacy have on people’s lives. Here at Surrey Choices, we strive to ensure every individual we support has the opportunity to voice their opinion and be heard. Across Surrey, our…
A film aimed at changing the attitudes towards disability featured Surrey Choices’ very own Rhythmic Collision Dance Company. ‘House Finch’ explores the relationship between a mother and her son who has a disability and stars Adjoa Andoh, an actor who has previously starred in Eastenders, The Bill, Casualty, Doctor Who and much more, along side…
Festival of Ideas is an event for the people we support and their families and Carers, the people that we might support in the future, our colleagues and partners to collectively shape the vision of Changing Days. Throughout these events, we will discuss a range of topics such as understanding why Surrey Choices day services…
In celebration of Surrey Choices 5th birthday, we invite you to take part in the Surrey Choices Photo Competition! As part of our birthday celebrations, we have launched the Surrey Choices Photo Competition, where you can win some fantastic prizes, including a professional photoshoot with our friends The Creative Colony, and Love2shop vouchers! Who can…
On Tuesday 13 August, The Harbour Activity Centre and The Farnham Community Group invited friends, parents, Carers and colleagues to The Harbour Activity Centre to fundraise for our Local Charity of The Year, The Fountain Centre. The idea to host this event came from Betty, who attends The Farnham Community Group. When speaking to Betty…
This month, we sat down with Emma, who works in our HR Department here at Surrey Choices. Scroll down to find out some interesting facts about Emma! Can you tell us something people would be surprised to find out about you? Both of my parents worked at the BBC, so as a child I appeared…
The results are in from our annual EmployAbility Survey! Take a look at what the employers and people we support into work said about EmployAbility, in our special edition newsletter below. To view in full screen, hover over the bottom of the newsletter until the toolbar appears, then select the second from the right icon.…
Surrey Choices day service Fernleigh Activity Centre, Walton-on-Thames, are celebrating after being awarded a four out of five flowers certification for their Community Allotment, at the RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival 2019, by judge and top Chef, Raymond Blanc. A group of disabled adults supported by employees from the centre were able to bring their…
On Wednesday 17 July 2019, Surrey residents came along to Camberley Theatre to witness a unique performance that celebrates diversity through creative dance. The Surrey Choices Rhythmic Collision Dance Company and children from Cordwalles Junior School teamed up to create ‘Rhythm of Life IV’, an ensemble of dance choreography that explores important life issues like…
J has been a member of the Surrey Choices Growth Team. When he first joined the team, he had difficulty with wearing the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) due to Sensory Overload. This meant J’s ability to take part in the practical work that the Growth Team do on a daily basis to preserve the…
