Katie Williams

London

Live News Reporter at Sky News

live blogger at @skynews. formerly @radar_aiuk/@PA, @dorsetecho 💻 [email protected] (views are my own)

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Agile Talent Strategies: Driving Innovation & Transforming Workplaces

1 month ago | theglobalwomanleader.com | Katie Williams

Katie is an experienced HR leader with a strong background in tech and finance. She aligns HR strategies with business goals, improves workforce performance, and builds inclusive cultures.
Five feeding tips to improve condition and help your horse look and feel great *Promotion*

Jan 17, 2025 | yourhorse.co.uk | Katie Williams

Can you see your horse’s ribs? Are they prone to losing weight over the winter? Is your older horse just not looking quite as good as they were? We’ve put together the following five top tips for promoting condition safely so that you can help your horse or pony look and feel their best at this time of year The first step is to make sure you are feeding your horse enough, especially forage, such as hay or haylage.
A bumper trip to the seaside for learning disabled adults from Shefford

Jul 31, 2024 | hft.org.uk | Katie Williams

2024-08-01 10:21:02 Two learning disabled men from Bedfordshire unexpectedly found themselves being treated as VIPs on a bumper car ride during a day out to Hunstanton Beach. David and Adrian, who are supported by learning disability charity Hft at Hitchin Road in Shefford, were part of a group from the residential service who spent a day at the seaside recently.
Learning disability charity’s ‘BestFest’ raises £2,000 for Cornwall services

Jul 29, 2024 | hft.org.uk | Katie Williams

2024-07-29 16:31:22 Learning disability charity Hft’s Resource Centre in Wadebridge recently hosted more than 250 members of the local community for a brand new one-day festival called ‘BestFest’. The idea was suggested by the learning disabled people supported at the Resource Centre to create a more modern and lively version of its traditional annual garden party and BestFest turned out to be exactly that.
I’m a support worker, of course I went to a fairy kingdom party today

Jul 29, 2024 | hft.org.uk | Katie Williams

2024-07-29 15:39:54 Attending fairy kingdom parties, laying out the red carpet for colleagues and people you support who’ve just attended the Royal Garden Party – or even a simple trip to the seaside. These are all real-life examples of life as a support worker for learning disability charity, Hft.
Learning disabled man from Devon celebrates weight loss as he overcomes hurdles

Jul 24, 2024 | hft.org.uk | Katie Williams

2024-07-24 15:17:49 Paul, a person supported by learning disability charity Hft in Devon, is celebrating after achieving his target of losing two stone with help from Hft colleagues. Paul has been on his weight loss journey for five years. He initially enjoyed attending a slimming class in his local area and worked with Support Worker Roseanne Dart to create a healthy cookbook with his favourite recipes.
Learning disability charity Hft – ‘Hoping for better to come’ from King’s Speech makes no mention of social care - HFT

Jul 17, 2024 | hft.org.uk | Katie Williams

2024-07-17 15:00:22 It isn’t a surprise that adult social care has been substantially left out of the setting out of the agenda for the government in the King’s Speech, as the manifesto had precious little on concrete commitments. So says Steve Veevers, CEO of Hft, the learning disability charity, in response to today’s King’s Speech.
An open letter to the Prime Minister from Hft CEO, Stephen Veevers

Jul 11, 2024 | hft.org.uk | Katie Williams

2024-07-11 17:33:29 Hft, the learning disability charity, has written an open letter to the new Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, asking for long-term social care reform that benefits everyone. Read the full letter below:“Dear Prime Minister,I would like to pass on the greatest congratulations on your election win, and your appointment as our new Prime Minister.
Market Harborough gym celebrates inclusiveness for learning disabled adults

Jun 17, 2024 | hft.org.uk | Katie Williams

2024-06-17 14:12:25 A gym in Market Harborough, Leics, is helping learning disabled people to break down barriers they’ve previously faced when attending gym sessions.
Bangor student fundraisers visit learning disabled adults in Flintshire

May 10, 2024 | hft.org.uk | Katie Williams

2024-05-10 14:22:54 Bangor student fundraisers visit learning disabled adults in FlintshireStudents from Bangor University had the opportunity to meet learning disabled adults and the staff who support them at Hft Flintshire recently as a chance for them to see how their fundraising efforts are positively impacting the lives of the people supported by the charity.