Positive Futures

27/08/2026

A meaningful life looks different for everyone. This is Colm's Story ✨

For families of the people we support, it's about knowing that the person you love is living a life filled with choice, opportunity and meaningful relationships. Nobody should feel isolated and stagnant; Positive Futures supports people with learning disabilities and autism to communicate what a good life looks like and support them to achieve it.

Colm, who is supported by our Lakeland Supported Living Service in Co. Fermanagh is a great example of what can happen when people are supported to live the life they want. Through person-centred support, Colm has continued to build his independence, connect with his community and enjoy the things that matter most to him.

Behind every success story like Colm's are dedicated Support Workers who bring patience, kindness and a genuine passion for helping people achieve their goals.

We are currently recruiting a Support Worker to join our Lakeland Supported Living Service in Fermanagh. If caring is part of your day to day and you wish to be part of a team that truly listens to your ideas, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply here 👉 https://ow.ly/ICa150ZFh0e

25/08/2026

This is what choice and control looks like 🙌

We believe everyone should have real choice and control over how they live their life, whether that's pursuing creative passions, exploring new places, enjoying a favourite hobby or simply spending time doing what makes them happy😄.

Over the past week, people we support have been doing just that. From contributing to our inclusive art project at Cluain Farm in Co. Westmeath with artist Kate Whiteman Art to holidays in Derry and Portugal, a day trip to Kilkenny Castle, a visit to see the new Disney Moana movie, catching up over a Costa Coffee in Omagh, and taking part in a tabletop gaming event in Craigantlet.

These moments may look different for everyone, but they all reflect something important: people being supported to live lives that are meaningful to them, built around their own choices, interests and aspirations.

Thank you to everyone involved in making these opportunities possible ✨

21/08/2026

20/08/2026

New menopause advice for women with intellectual disabilities 💕

Everyone deserves the right information and support to understand what’s happening to their body👏👏.

Irish Heart Foundation has shared new advice about menopause specifically for women with intellectual disabilities. It provides helpful, accessible information about menopause and the changes it can bring, as well as ways that families, supporters and professionals can help.

It’s an important resource to help women feel informed, listened to and supported through this stage of life.

👉 Read the new advice from the Irish Heart Foundation: https://irishheart.ie/publications/menopause-and-your-heart-health/

Please share this with anyone who might find it useful. 💜

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12/08/2026

Lead with purpose at Positive Futures

We are looking for compassionate leaders to play a key role in delivering our mission of transforming the lives of people with a learning disability, acquired brain injury and autism.

Are you our next...
𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 at Solas Supported Living Service, Co. Wicklow
𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 at Cluain Farm Supported Living Service, Co. Westmeath

Be part of a team where you will...
☑️ Work closely with an award-winning PBS team to shape person-centred support
☑️ Guide and mentor your team with confidence and care
☑️ Help build services that truly reflect the needs of the people we support

We're looking for someone who sees possibilities, not barriers, and who is committed to creating environments where both people we support and colleagues can thrive.

If you're ready for a rewarding challenge and want to lead meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today 👉 https://seemehired.com/opportunities/positive-futures-ireland

09/08/2026

For 30 years, Positive Futures has been transforming lives. But to continue doing that for the next 30 years, we must continue transforming how we attract, develop and support our people.

Our People and Digital Director Chris Perry reflected on what does it take to attract and retain great people in today's social care sector?

"People are increasingly looking for more than a salary. They want purpose, development opportunities, strong leadership, flexibility, values and the chance to make a meaningful contribution."

In his latest blog, we reflect on a recruitment journey that reduced vacancy rates from 36% to 12%, explore the workforce challenges that remain, and share why continuous learning and innovation will be critical to the future.

Read Chris' full contribution and discover what's next for Positive Futures 👉 https://ow.ly/3N6k50ZwxXo

29/07/2026

We're recruiting in Westmeath for:

✨ Support Workers ✨ Senior Support Workers

At Positive Futures, you'll support people to live the life they choose, build meaningful relationships, map out and achieve their goals. Every day brings the opportunity to make a real difference.

📍 Cluain Farm, Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath

If you're passionate about supporting others and want a rewarding career where you can transform lives, including yours, we'd love to hear from you.

🔗 Apply today and be part of something meaningful 👉https://ow.ly/MZs250Zu945

15/07/2026

🚴⛹🚣‍♂️What an amazing few days for Sharon at our Saol Beo Supported Living Service in Leitrim! She had a fantastic time taking part in the 'Leitrim Sports Partnership Summer Camp for All', enjoying cycling, kayaking, basketball, and lots of other fun activities. We're so proud of her for earning a medal for her participation—well done, Sharon! 👏🏅

A big thank you to Sport Ireland and for making this wonderful camp possible.

15/07/2026

📻 Tune in to LMFM tomorrow at 2.30pm to hear our Head of Operations Adele Ward on The Late Lunch for this month's Financial Wellbeing feature.

This month, Adele will be discussing Vulnerable Members & Financial Responsibility, highlighting the importance of looking out for those who may need extra support, recognising the signs of financial vulnerability, and how simple conversations can help protect the people we care about from financial fraud and exploitation.

📅 Tomorrow
🕝 2.30pm
📻 LMFM – The Late Lunch

10/07/2026

📢 One of the key asks in our Budget 2027 Submission - Our Rights, Our Voices is to tackle disability poverty and the cost of exclusion.

No one should be pushed into poverty because they have a disability.

People with intellectual disabilities and their families face significant additional costs every day - from therapies and transport to higher energy bills and essential supports. These costs should not prevent people from living independently, participating in their communities or enjoying a decent standard of living.

That's why we're calling on Government to:

➡️Introduce a permanent Cost of Disability Support Payment

➡️Increase the Disability Allowance and Carer's Allowance so they reflect the real cost of living.

➡️ Restore key disability supports, including the Disability Support Grant, Additional Fuel Payment and Living Alone Payment.

➡️ Remove barriers that penalise carers and disabled people for working.

➡️ Expand the Fuel Allowance to better reflect the higher energy costs many disabled people face.

Budget 2027 is an opportunity to invest in people's rights and ensure disability never means poverty.

Read our Budget 2027 Submission and an easy to read version of the submission on our website here: https://www.inclusionireland.ie/media-publications/