At Minstead Trust, we’re focused on removing barriers for neuro disabled people.
We unlock opportunities for people to enrich their lives, encourage independence and foster well-being.
Our support enables neuro disabled people to achieve greater independence and make informed choices for happier and healthier lives.
This can be through support to live more independently at home, making friends and learning new skills at day opportunities or receiving work training to move towards employment.
Together, we can create a society where neuro disabled people like David can thrive.
Adam’s Blog: Why we are starting to use the term ‘neuro disabled people’
At Minstead Trust, we are firm believers in actions speaking louder than words.
The most important thing to us is the caring and empowering support we provide to hundreds of people every day. But we know that words also matter. They shape how we describe people, how we design support, how we work with families and partners, and how we explain our purpose to the wider world.
For many years, we have described ourselves as a charity supporting people with learning disabilities. That remains a very important part of who we are. Many of the people we support have a learning disability, and we will always be proud of our history, our expertise and our continued commitment in this area.
But as we begin working with our 10-year strategy, we also know that this language no longer describes the full range of people we support, or the people we want to reach in the future.
That is why you will begin to see us using broader term: neuro disabled people. Read more here.
We strive to break down the barriers facing neuro disabled people
Percent of people in the UK
have a neurodisability
Percent of people with neurodisabilities
known to local authority are not in work
Percent of people with a neurodisability
die an avoidable death
Percent, or more, of disabled people
feel lonely
How we can support you
Submit a services enquiry
Find out more about our services and book a visit
Day opportunities
Safe, supported environments to learn new skills and make new friends
Supported living
Support in your own home to live a more independent life
Residential care
Our safe and scenic residential home in Minstead Lodge
Family carer representation
Have your voice heard in the BCP area
Community groups
Vital community lifelines for neuro disabled people.
Our stories
Personal stories from the Minstead Trust community
Meet Dan, one of our dedicated apprentices at The View, one of our Lily & Lime cafés in Portsmouth. After a challenging time in college, he found himself unsure of what came next and left without the guidance he needed.
Joining The View café has been a turning point for Dan. Here, he shares how this experience has helped him develop new skills and build confidence.
Read more about Dan's story.
Reeling from the loss of a close family member, Doreen was feeling anxious and depressed.
Since working with our wellbeing lead Bea, and supported by her team in Poole, Doreen is feeling better every day.
Read more about how Doreen is learning how to enjoy her life despite hardship and loss.
'Now we are getting the support we need, and a lot of that is because of Sini, our Carers Advocate. Having an advocate who knows how things work is invaluable – without her support I’d really feel a lot more lost and alone!'
How you can support us
You support helps us to keep supporting neuro disabled people.
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