In the spotlight: Amanda
Some of our customers who are already supported by the Pietermaritzburg Mental Health Society, have shared their stories over time. We are inspired by these individuals and, in turn, share their dreams, aspirations and wishes as a reminder of our commitment to...
Operation Emblem – A mental health triage initiative
A street triage initiative for people with mental health crisis has been producing great results in Cheshire. “Operation Emblem”, involves a nurse accompanying police officers to call outs when a person may have mental health problems. According to Trust...
Europe In Action Conference: 21-22 May 2015
Hundreds are expected to gather in Rome this week, for the yearly Europe In Action Conference which has become a tradition for many people with intellectual disabilities, their families, carers and representative organisations. The topic chosen by Inclusion Europe for...
‘Marvellous’ – the inspiring story of Neil Baldwin
Meet Neil Baldwin, the man who refused to allow learning difficulties hold him back in any way. His story has been captured in an inspiring film, “Marvellous” which won a 2015 Bafta award in the “best single drama” category. Actor Toby Jones...
New mental health rights proposed by minister
Proposals to give more rights to people with intellectual disabilities, autism and mental health conditions in the UK are to be unveiled by the government. Speaking recently, the Care minister Norman Lamb said the changes would put people in charge of their care, and...
Over the past 30 years or so, the UK has significantly improved the standard of care for people with learning disability by moving away from large institutions to smaller person-centred community-based services. These services have enabled residents to live more independently and to make significant improvements in their physical and psychological health.
At Climb Any Mountain, we are driven by our passionate belief that people with an intellectual disability and mental illness should have equal rights and opportunities in society.
We are proud of the ground we’ve taken in transforming the services available for people with intellectual disability and mental illness within and across South Africa.
We’re now preparing for the second home to open—a 6-bedroom home, this time exclusively for women. Help us furnish this house to make it a home. 100% of donations go directly towards purchasing the items listed.