FitzRoy - Transforming Lives

28/08/2026

📢 Upcoming Oliver McGowan Tier 2 Part 2 training

We have two in-person training sessions taking place this October, offering health and social care professionals the opportunity to further build the skills, confidence and understanding needed to support people with learning disabilities and autistic people.

📍 29 October – Newhaven, Sussex
📍 30 October – Wymondham, Norfolk

Places are available now:
29 October – Newhaven 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/oliver-mcgowan-tier-2-part-2-in-person-training-tickets-1997820349445
30 October – Wymondham 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/oliver-mcgowan-tier-2-part-2-in-person-training-tickets-1997698031589

In person Oliver McGowan Tier 2 Training with our lived experience trainers

12/08/2026

Fish and chips and a dip in the sea 🌊☀️ Jonny and Richard made the most of a sunny day at the coast.

Do you want to make a difference at work and be part of moments like these? Take a look at our current vacancies here https://fitzroy.org/vacancies/

10/08/2026

Last year, we shared Keiran's story as he settled into his own flat.

A year on he's cooking, volunteering, travelling independently and growing in confidence every day.

Read how Keiran has continued to build his independence in our latest blog https://fitzroy.org/stories/keiran-building-independence/

06/08/2026

🎉 The FitzRoy Lottery is turning one!

Over the past year, every ticket has helped fund opportunities that make a real difference, from Home Starter Kits and robotic pets to many other life-changing experiences for people we support.

To celebrate, anyone who signs up by 30 August will be entered into our FREE Anniversary Prize Draw, as well as our weekly lottery, where you could win up to £25,000.

Join today: https://fitzroy.org/support-us/fitzroy-lottery/

Thank you to everyone who has played over the last year 💙

05/08/2026

When Tracey stopped enjoying the things she loved, her team knew something wasn't right.

They listened, kept asking questions and never stopped advocating for her.

Today, she's happier and back enjoying the things that matter most to her, including a new love of gardening 🌱

Read her story here https://fitzroy.org/stories/traceys-garden-breakthrough/

04/08/2026

We're getting ready for our annual Thank You Week! 🌟

Every year Thank You Week is our chance to celebrate our incredible colleagues and teams who make FitzRoy such a special place.

Thank You Week isn't until September, but nominations for this year's FitzRoy Awards are already well underway. The awards recognise colleagues who go above and beyond to help people live the lives they choose.

We can't wait to celebrate the winners and share their stories during Thank You Week. Watch this space!

25/07/2026

Steven loves wrestling, football, puzzles and colouring.

Last year, after 25 years in supported living and a long stay in hospital, he moved into his FitzRoy home in Essex.

At first, he mostly kept to himself. But with time, patience and support, things started to change. Today, he's making friends, getting out and about, reconnecting with his mum and trying new things.

Read Steven's story here 👉 https://fitzroy.org/stories/stevens-new-chapter/

23/07/2026

💬 "Can you cook?"

That was one of the questions Sharon, Karen and Elliot asked when they helped interview candidates for a new Deputy Manager at their home in Coventry.

The questions they asked reflected what was important to them, helping them get to know the candidates while giving candidates a real insight into the people they'd be supporting.

It's a simple idea that made a big difference.

Read the full story on our Living My Life blog 👉 https://fitzroy.org/stories/having-a-say/

11/07/2026

After six years of wanting to going back to Alton Towers, Beth finally got back on the rollercoasters she loves 🎢

When Beth moved into her FitzRoy home, we asked one simple question: "What do you want to do?" and together, we made it happen.

Beth’s story highlights what Living My Life in action really is – supporting people to live the lives they choose. For Beth, that means rollercoasters, road trips, new experiences and exciting plans for the future. After years of dreaming about what might be possible, she is finally getting the chance to do it.

Read Beth's story 👇
https://fitzroy.org/stories/beths-rollercoaster-adventure/

Alton Towers

08/07/2026

💙 Thank you!

We're so close to reaching our £20,000 target for our Homes not Hospitals Appeal, thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters and the support of the B&Q Foundation.

Your support is helping people leave long-term hospital settings and move into homes with the essential items they need to feel safe, comfortable and at home from day one 🏠

Thank you for helping make this possible. If you'd still like to help us reach our goal, you can donate here: https://fitzroy.org/help-someone-leave-hospital-and-finally-come-home/