About
People First Keighley & Craven is a registered charity supporting disabled people across Yorkshire & Humber, run by and for people with learning disabilities with lived experience.
People First Keighley & Craven have pioneered a unique Person Centred Approach to support, focussing on the skills and abilities of people with learning disabilities.
Inspired by those we work with, we support people to build the life they want and strengthen the communities in which they live.
Working to break down barriers and inequalities, to bring people together, supporting, empowering and enabling people to become active members of their community, promoting and creating a positive presence across the district.
What We Do
Speak up for ourselves and others
Act as representatives to inform and make change to local and national policies.
Work as Experts by Experience, working with Councils, NHS and other statutory services on the needs of disabled people.
We work locally and nationally to learn and share our knowledge and skills
We provide training to our members
We provide training to other organisations
We campaign for the rights of all disabled people
We consult, challenge, communicate and collaborate with our stakeholders
How We do It
We support each other
Run our own organisation.
Employ Paid Workers.
Offer Paid for Services
Offer Volunteering Opportunities
Promote Equality & Diversity in all our work
Provide Respite, Residential and Retreats to our members and carers.
Provide Day Opportunities
Provide Disability Awareness Training.
Run Health Awareness Campaigns
Work with Health Professionals across the district.
Work with Schools and Colleges
Work in partnership with likeminded organisations
Hold regular social events
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Volunteer Support Worker
Multiple Specific Addresses