Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Learning Disability Support
HFT is a long-established charity supporting learning disabled people across England and Wales. Founded in 1962 by visionary parents, we are committed to creating a future where learning disabled individuals can live fulfilling lives with choice, independence, and community integration. Our services range from residential care and supported living to employment support and social opportunities, tailored to individual needs. With over 60 years of experience, our trained staff deliver 24/7 care while advocating for disability rights and systemic change.We prioritise person-centred support, ensuring trusted relationships between our team, service users, and families. As a registered charity (No. 313069), we maintain rigorous quality standards regulated by the Care Quality Commission. Our nationwide operations span 2,200 adults, combining specialist expertise with compassionate care to transform lives through personalised solutions.
Services
Residential care
Supported living
Domiciliary care
Supported employment
Day opportunities
Short breaks
Transition services
Personalised technology
Friendship programmes
Advocacy support
Details
- Year established: 1962
Highlights and features
- We've supported learning disabled adults since 1962 with specialist expertise
- Our 24/7 care services operate nationwide across 2,200 placements
- Person-centred support plans developed with service users and families
- Regulated by the Care Quality Commission for quality assurance
- Active disability rights campaigning through our Walk in Our Shoes Network
Associations and certifications
- Care Quality Commission
Services
Residential care
Our residential care homes provide round-the-clock specialist support for adults needing full-time assistance. Trained staff create personalised care plans focusing on independence, dignity, and community engagement while maintaining CQC-regulated quality standards.
Supported living
We enable learning disabled adults to live in their chosen community settings with tailored support packages. Our staff assist with daily living skills, housing management, and social integration while promoting maximum independence.
Supported employment
Our employment specialists help learning disabled individuals develop workplace skills and secure meaningful jobs. We provide ongoing job coaching and employer partnerships to ensure sustainable employment outcomes and career progression.
Luv2meetU
This friendship service connects learning disabled adults through community activities and online events. We facilitate social connections, skill development, and wellbeing activities while ensuring safeguarding through DBS-checked staff.
Transition services
We support young people with learning disabilities transitioning from children's to adult services. Our specialists coordinate care plans, housing options, and educational pathways to ensure seamless life transitions.
Questions
What learning disability services does HFT provide?
We offer residential care, supported living, employment assistance, day opportunities, and transition support for adults with learning disabilities across England and Wales.
How can families get involved with HFT?
Families receive regular newsletters, can join our Walk in Our Shoes Network, and work with support teams to co-create care plans for their loved ones.
Does HFT operate nationwide?
Yes, we support over 2,200 adults with learning disabilities across England and Wales through local service teams in multiple regions.
How is HFT regulated?
We're regulated by the Care Quality Commission and maintain quality standards through our internal Quality and Improvement team.
Can I volunteer with HFT?
Volunteer opportunities exist through our Luv2meetU service and local support teams. Contact your regional office for current volunteering options.
How does HFT support independent living?
We provide personalised technology solutions and daily living skills training to help learning disabled adults manage their homes and communities independently.