News Archive

January 2012

16/01/2012
Join Papworth Trust in calling for a pause to the Welfare Reform Bill
Ahead of a crucial vote in the House of Lords on Tuesday 17 January, Papworth Trust is backing calls from disability campaigners to pause the Welfare Reform Bill. ...
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15/01/2012
Disabled people say they are unfairly targeted by welfare reforms
In advance of tomorrow's important vote on changes to Disability Living Allowance (DLA), we share insights from disabled people who responded to our survey....
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13/01/2012
Papworth Trust calls for pause on Disability Living Allowance reforms
Ahead of a crucial vote in the House of Lords next Tuesday 17 January, Papworth Trust is backing calls from disability campaigners to pause proposed Disability Living Allowance (DLA) benefit reforms....
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12/01/2012
Papworth Trust responds to Welfare Reform Bill vote
Papworth Trust welcomes the news that yesterday, the House of Lords voted in favour of 3 amendments to the Welfare Reform Bill, protecting important benefits for sick and disabled people....
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11/01/2012
Papworth Trust urges Peers to support important Welfare Reform Bill amendment
Today (11 January) there will be an important vote on the Welfare Reform Bill in the House of Lords. Peers will be debating Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), a benefit for people who cannot work...
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09/01/2012
New report shows strong opposition to disability benefit reforms
A report published today has revealed strong opposition to the Coalition Government's proposed changes to Disability Living Allowance (DLA). ...
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December 2011

19/12/2011
Vocational and Medical Rehabilitation Christmas Newsletter 2011
The Christmas newsletter detailing all highlights of 2011...
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19/12/2011
Disability campaigner refused DLA: Papworth Trust comments
Disabled campaigner Sue Marsh has spent the last 18 months trying to show politicians how their decisions could negatively affect disabled people....
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14/12/2011
Top 10 tips to stay warm this winter
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13/12/2011
Winter Warmers concert a festive fundraising success
Community choir Good Vibrations and guest soloist Judith Silver raised £436 for disability charity Papworth Trust at a 'Winter Warmers' concert held in Cambridge on 10 December....
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13/12/2011
From Project Manager to Artist
Former Rehabilitation client Jonathan Collins returned to Papworth Trust's Rehabilitation Centre to present the team with a piece of art he created following his rehabilitation programme....
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12/12/2011
Christmas wine tasting raised over £400 for Papworth Trust
Papworth Trust teamed up with Cambridge Wine Merchants to host a wine tasting fundraising evening on Thursday 1 December....
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06/12/2011
MP Ben Gummer pays a visit to Papworth Trust
On Monday December 5, MP Ben Gummer visited Papworth Trust's employment office in Ipswich. ...
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November 2011

27/11/2011
Papworth Trust welcomes second review of the Work Capability Assessment
Papworth Trust welcomes the second review of the Work Capability Assessment (which assesses entitlement to Employment Support Allowance) that was published on 24 November 2011....
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24/11/2011
Christmas play to be performed in Huntingdon
An alien race of turkey giblets and brussels sprouts will be touching down in Huntington during an original musical production this Christmas. ...
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24/11/2011
Join Team Papworth Trust in the 2012 London Marathon
Papworth Trust has 5 places in the 2012 Virgin London Marathon up for grabs. We're recruiting runners to join Team Papworth Trust - this is your chance to take on a great challenge and help us to make...
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08/11/2011
Trustee User Representative election results
The results of Papworth Trust's Trustee User Representative elections are out today....
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02/11/2011
Question and Answer session with Paralympian Chris Holmes
Question and Answer session with Paralympian Chris Holmes...
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01/11/2011
Ex-Eastenders star David Proud holds screen acting workshop for Papworth Trust
It was a case of lights, camera, action when former Eastenders actor and filmmaker David Proud visited our centre in Basildon on Tuesday 25 October....
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01/11/2011
Tickets now on sale for Winter Warmers fundraising concert
Cambridge-based community choir Good Vibrations has joined forces with renowned singer songwriter Judith Silver to raise money for disability charity Papworth Trust by holding a concert on the evening...
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October 2011

20/10/2011
Complete Imaging staff cycle 140 miles for Papworth Trust
In October, Tim Hudson and David Nixon from Complete Imaging cycled 140 miles from Ashdon to Aldeburgh and back to raise money for Papworth Trust....
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19/10/2011
Paralympic swimmer Chris Holmes visits Papworth Trust
Britain's most successful individual Paralympic swimmer Chris Holmes MBE visited Papworth Trust on Thursday 13 October....
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11/10/2011
Cambridge Building Society raises £5,000 at charity race night
The Cambridge Building Society's Make a Difference (MAD) committee hosted a VIP race night and raised over £5,000 for Papworth Trust, OWL and the Alzheimer's Society....
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07/10/2011
Run the Cambridge Half Marathon for Papworth Trust
We're looking for people to run the Cambridge Half Marathon in support of Papworth Trust. This is your chance to get fit, complete a challenge and raise money for a fantastic cause....
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06/10/2011
Join us for the launch of Dignity Challenges on 10 October
Dignity Challenges is about two disabled people, Emma and Karen who live in Haverhill, and how they would like to be treated by the people who support them to live their lives....
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04/10/2011
Vocational and Medical Rehabilitation Team shortlisted for industry award
The Vocational and Medical Rehabilitation team are delighted to have been shortlisted for the "Rehab Provider ...
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03/10/2011
Proceeds from smartphone app donated to Papworth Trust
A smartphone app guide to the Cambridge pub scene has been launched by Pocket Pubs and all proceeds from the downloads are being donated to Papworth Trust. ...
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September 2011

30/09/2011
MP Philip Hollobone gets to grips with the Work Programme
MP Philip Hollobone visited the Papworth Trust Employment Centre in Kettering on Friday September 23 to see how the launch of the Work Programme is going in his local area. ...
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29/09/2011
Vote for Papworth Trust and help us to win a grant of £6,000
Great news - Papworth Trust has been shortlisted to win a grant of £6,000 from NatWest CommunityForce. But to win the grant, we need you to vote for us!...
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28/09/2011
Win £50 John Lewis vouchers
To launch our new website we are holding a competition to win £50 John Lewis vouchers...
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27/09/2011
Autumn 2011 Events - find out where we are exhibiting in Autumn 2011
We regularly exhibit at industry conferences and events. ...
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20/09/2011
Report from the Papworth Trust User Forum
On Thursday 15 September we held the second Papworth Trust Forum and 12 group reps came along to have their say. There was a lively discussion......
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19/09/2011
Applications wanted for new Paralympics fund - deadline approaching!
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13/09/2011
Alex takes part in Coast to Coast Challenge this weekend
This weekend, on 17 and 18 September, our physical training instructor, Alex, is taking part in the Nokia Coast to Coast Challenge....
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07/09/2011
Deadline to nominate someone to carry the flame almost here
Lloyds TSB is asking the nation to recognise people who've made a difference by nominating them to carry the Olympic and Paralympic Flame....
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02/09/2011
Register for Open Days
We regularly hold open days for people to come and visit our rehabilitation centre in Papworth, meet the team and learn about our service. If you would like to visit us whether you are a prospect...
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01/09/2011
MP Peter Aldous visits Papworth Trust employment office in Lowestoft
On Thursday September 1, Waveney MP Peter Aldous visited a unique Lowestoft employment service that was recently launched in June 2011 by Papworth Trust. ...
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August 2011

31/08/2011
Government cuts will force disabled people further into poverty
Proposed Government cuts mean disabled people will not have enough money for everyday essentials like food and transport, according to new evidence revealed today by charity Papworth Trust....
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25/08/2011
Read the latest news for supporters of Papworth Trust
The latest edition of our newsletter for supporters of Papworth Trust is now available....
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16/08/2011
Papworth Trust clients campaign for an improved bus service
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11/08/2011
Free photography exhibition returns to Cambridgeshire
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01/08/2011
Have your say: Disability Living Allowance changes
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July 2011

28/07/2011
New community fundraising pack now available!
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28/07/2011
Papworth Trust employee nominated for Cambridgeshire Young People of the Year award
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28/07/2011
Leadership Trust announces workshop to raise funds for Papworth Trust
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19/07/2011
Annual Review 2011 now available
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12/07/2011
Employment Minister backs Papworth Trust's tailored support for unemployed people in East Midlands
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07/07/2011
New youth club for disabled teenagers opens on July 12
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June 2011

27/06/2011
Thanks to our fundraising fishers
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23/06/2011
Peterborough Has Talent finals raises £4,300 for charity
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22/06/2011
Papworth Trust Director elected to chair trade body for welfare to work sector
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17/06/2011
Andrew Lansley MP meets £2012 fundraisers at Papworth Trust's OWL Centre
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15/06/2011
Snap up tickets for Peterborough Has Talent contest
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09/06/2011
Local business helps disabled people get Out and About
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May 2011

24/05/2011
Papworth Trust supports pinpoint website launch
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10/05/2011
Papworth Trust wins Client Care Initiative award for Vocational Rehabilitation Service
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09/05/2011
Papworth Trust takes over Handyperson and Home Security Service
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April 2011

26/04/2011
Photography competition results announced
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20/04/2011
Congratulations to our Marathon Runners!
On April 17th, 5 fundraisers ran the Virgin London Marathon for Papworth Trust....
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14/04/2011
London 2012 Olympic Games - Applying for accessible tickets
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March 2011

30/03/2011
Join us to learn about living with Parkinson's disease
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29/03/2011
Vocational Rehabilitation shortlisted for national awards
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17/03/2011
Peterborough teenagers can try drama, film making and graffiti for free this Easter
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15/03/2011
Alternative formats to help you complete the 2011 Census
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15/03/2011
500 days to go: Paralympics-inspired fundraising appeal from Papworth Trust
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15/03/2011
Papworth Trust is seeking new Trustees
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15/03/2011
The Great Ouse Swimathon in support of Papworth Trust
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February 2011

18/02/2011
New Payroll service takes the hassle out of employing own staff
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17/02/2011
Ex-EastEnders actor works with Papworth Trust to help long-term unemployed people
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15/02/2011
New youth club opens in Essex
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08/02/2011
Find out what goes on at our Ipswich Learning Centres
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07/02/2011
London 2012 Inspire Mark awarded to Papworth Trust
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January 2011

26/01/2011
Papworth Trust's Work Capability Assessment campaign is on BBC Radio 4
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25/01/2011
Charities say sickness benefit assessment reforms will cause further misery at taxpayer's expense
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24/01/2011
Papworth Trust inspires marathon runner to get back on the track
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December 2010

21/12/2010
Chair of Equality 2025 - Have you got what it takes
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14/12/2010
Government Minister meets Papworth Trust about winter fuel campaign
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13/12/2010
Papworth Trust songwriter visits RAF Wyton
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10/12/2010
DLA reforms: tell the government what you think
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10/12/2010
Donate to Papworth Trust without spending a penny
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02/12/2010
Easy and hassle-free ways to help Papworth Trust
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02/12/2010
Papworth Trust plans celebrations to mark UN International Day on 3 December
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01/12/2010
Papworth Trust's new look website
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November 2010

26/11/2010
Papworth Trust's Envoy, Phil Packer, urges you to take part in the London Marathon
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16/11/2010
Photographers get snapping for Papworth Trust competition
Prizes include a Sony Handycam DCR-DVD 115E camera worth over £300...
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15/11/2010
Free help to switch your TV to digital
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04/11/2010
Artists present paintings to Council
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01/11/2010
What will Papworth Trust look like in 2017?
We want to hear from you. ...
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01/11/2010
Congratulations to the Suffolk Employment team
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October 2010

29/10/2010
Free energy saving gadgets for all
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26/10/2010
Paralympic hopefuls receive grants from leading Disability Charity
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13/10/2010
Heart FM Hero Award for Papworth Trust Cafe
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07/10/2010
Accessible Golf Day, Cambridgeshire - sign up now
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07/10/2010
Charities merge
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01/10/2010
Equality Act comes into force
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September 2010

30/09/2010
Papworth Trust scoops prestigious community award
The Papworth Trust Community Support team has been announced as the winner at this year's Cambridge News Awards....
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30/09/2010
Vocational Rehabilitation team shortlisted in 2010 Personal Injury Awards
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29/09/2010
Papworth Trust in the Guardian
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20/09/2010
Disabled left out in the cold this winter
There is widespread support for the Liberal Democrats' manifesto promise to extend Winter Fuel Payments to severely disabled people, according to new evidence revealed today....
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14/09/2010
Award-winning young people's champion joins forces with disability charity
Inspirational figure, Phil Packer, who has received the Pride of Britain and BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards, has raised millions of pounds for charity. Today it was announced that he will b...
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09/09/2010
We've entered an Orange App competition - help us win
Mobile phone network Orange has set a challenge for charities - to come up with exciting App ideas which promote micro-volunteering....
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06/09/2010
Top Ten Tips to Stay Warm This Winter
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02/09/2010
Charities say sickness benefit reforms aren't working
Papworth Trust is leading a coalition of national and local organisations declaring that the Work Capability Assessment, which examines people's fitness for employment, isn't working....
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August 2010

18/08/2010
Award-winning celebrity fundraiser partners with Papworth Trust
Phil Packer has inspired millions through his physical challenges to raise millions of pounds for charity. Yesterday, he visited Papworth Trust. ...
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10/08/2010
Let us help you with your energy bills
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06/08/2010
Have you been harassed or bullied? Have your say on disability related harassment
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04/08/2010
Open Days at Learning Centres in Cambridge and Ipswich offer disabled people the chance to try something new
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03/08/2010
West Suffolk Disability Resource Centre celebrates 10th anniversary
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03/08/2010
FREE Peterborough Summer School brings music and drama to disabled teenagers
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July 2010

26/07/2010
Papworth Trust shortlisted for NHS Award
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21/07/2010
Winter Fuel Payments - have your say
Papworth Trust invites you to have your say about Winter Fuel Payments....
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20/07/2010
Blue Badge consultation - thank you!
We would like to thank everybody for helping Papworth Trust respond to the Government's Blue Badge consultation....
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20/07/2010
Big Lottery Garden unveiled by Councillor
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08/07/2010
Leading disability charities OWL and Papworth Trust are joining forces
The new organisation will work with more than 17,000 disabled people every year ...
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07/07/2010
A successful month for West Suffolk DRC!
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06/07/2010
Environment Agency raises money for Papworth Trust through 'Brampton's Got Talent'
'The Voice', an act which paid tribute to Pavarotti, came out on top as the winner of the Environment Agency's most recent fundraising event, 'Brampton's Got Talent'. ...
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June 2010

30/06/2010
Five star cafe - now open on Saturday
Coffee Unlimited which provides retail training and work experience for disabled people, is one of the first businesses to receive a five star "Elite Award" by South Cambrigeshire District Council...
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29/06/2010
Summer School brings music and drama to disabled people
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24/06/2010
The Brutal Truth
Justin's final Three Peaks blog...
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22/06/2010
Don't leave disabled people in the cold
Ahead of today's emergency budget, Papworth Trust is calling on the Liberal Democrats to fulfil their manifesto promise to extend Winter Fuel Payments to severely disabled people....
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17/06/2010
Staff take on the ultimate challenge
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16/06/2010
Congratulations to the Environment Agency
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15/06/2010
Internationally renowned musician Michael Copley and Papworth Trust combine forces for a special musical summer school
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14/06/2010
The Final Countdown - Justin's latest blog entry
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10/06/2010
Tips and Advice for Carers in Suffolk
Papworth Trust is supporting Carers Week. The "Tips and Advice Day" for Carers event is taking place at WSDRC, St Edmunds on Monday 14 June from 10am to 3pm....
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10/06/2010
Take "Positive Steps" during Falls Awareness Week
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08/06/2010
We need your vote
Do you think the Winter Fuel Allowance should be extended to all severely disabled people in the UK?...
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May 2010

28/05/2010
Papworth Trust's Charity Fishing Match
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28/05/2010
What are your thoughts on the Blue Badge scheme?
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27/05/2010
Hot in the shade - Justin's latest blog entry
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24/05/2010
A visit from the Department of Work and Pensions
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18/05/2010
World Downfall - Justin's latest blog
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10/05/2010
High Price to Pay - Justin's latest blog
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07/05/2010
Papworth Trust launches new youth clubs in Essex
Papworth Trust launches new Fun United youth clubs in Basildon and Colchester....
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04/05/2010
Hodder & Stoughton marketer Helen Sampson joins Papworth Trust
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04/05/2010
The day I gave up smoking - Read Justin's latest blog
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April 2010

27/04/2010
Applications now open for new Paralympics fund
A grants scheme for athletes likely to compete in the London 2012 Paralympics has been created by the leading disability charity Papworth Trust....
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26/04/2010
From the beginning - Justin's next blog entry
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26/04/2010
Come along to our Open Day in Ipswich
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21/04/2010
Work Choice - a new way to get support to work
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20/04/2010
New Youth Clubs for disabled teenagers
Following the success of Youth Clubs in Ely and Huntingdon, new groups are opening in Wisbech, March and Ramsey...
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19/04/2010
Papworth Trust welcomes seed funding
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16/04/2010
Listening to the views of disabled people
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16/04/2010
The 'Three Peaks Challenge' Blog
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07/04/2010
If I were Prime Minister...
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06/04/2010
Home Improvement Agency launching in Waltham Forest this week
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01/04/2010
Would you like to help raise money for Papworth Trust?
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March 2010

26/03/2010
Papworth Trust launches a major new service
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23/03/2010
Who got your vote?
Papworth Trust hosted a special Election hustings to ensure that disability issues feature prominently on the agenda of the next Cambridge MP....
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16/03/2010
Introducing Lee's Blog
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12/03/2010
The ?BIG VOICE" Project: We need your vote!
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11/03/2010
Martin Barry takes Papworth Trust to Parliament
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February 2010

22/02/2010
The Environment Agency selects Papworth Trust as their ?Charity of Choice'
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18/02/2010
Local schools compete in The Schools Grand Challenge
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02/02/2010
Get into shape and help raise funds for the MS Society
24 hour sponsored MOTOmed cycle event in Suffolk...
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01/02/2010
Papworth Trust creates new Excellence Manager role
Leading disability charity Papworth Trust, which has doubled in size over the past three years has appointed an Excellence Manager to improve the way it delivers new projects....
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January 2010

26/01/2010
Papworth Trust sponsors Peterborough Paralympian
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22/01/2010
Papworth Trust to launch Home Improvement Agency in Waltham Forest
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21/01/2010
Our website's had a facelift!
Tell us what you think and you could win high street vouchers. ...
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08/01/2010
Papworth Trust expands Personal Support Services in Suffolk
Leading disability charity Papworth Trust is expanding its Personal Support services following a major new contract from Suffolk County Council....
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07/01/2010
New Year, New Job?
Recruitment Open Day 26 January - recruiting now for Support Workers in Lowestoft and Reydon....
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05/01/2010
Papworth Trustee awarded MBE in New Year's Honours List
Ashish Dasgupta, Trustee and Board Treasurer at Papworth Trust is to receive an MBE....
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December 2009

23/12/2009
What will you do with your unwanted Christmas presents?
Leading disability charity Papworth Trust has come up with a novel and easy way to make a real difference to the lives of disabled people as we celebrate the festive season and New Year....
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09/12/2009
Papworth Trust's Fundraising Fire Walk!
On Saturday 5 December, 25 people took to burning wood to raise money for leading disability charity, Papworth Trust....
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08/12/2009
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire promotes Centre Open Days 10 and 11 December
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire invited Centre Manager Amelia Hodson onto a live chat show at the weekend as their main guest, to promote the activities of the learning centres in Papworth Everard and Saxong...
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07/12/2009
Disability Charity launches own play ?The Man Who Lost Christmas"
Papworth Trust will show a play entirely written, produced and performed by service users at 11am on 10 December in Papworth Everard Village Hall and at 2pm on 11 December in Huntingdon Methodist......
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07/12/2009
Papworth Trust appoints new Director of Finance and Central Services
Tony Osborne joined leading disability charity Papworth Trust on 1 December 2009 as Director of Finance and Central Services. ...
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November 2009

30/11/2009
Papworth Trust creates Wheelchair Cake for UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Clients at Papworth Trust created a life-sized cake in the shape of a wheelchair to celebrate International Disability Day on 3 December. ...
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30/11/2009
Papworth Trust songwriters launch ?Human is our name" for UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities
On 3 December, Radio Cambridge gave first play to a song written by a group of disabled people....
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27/11/2009
Youth Club launched for teenagers with disabilities
Teenagers with disabilities told us they wanted somewhere to go to make new friends, have fun, and take part in activities such as arts and crafts, music, films and karaoke....
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27/11/2009
Papworth Trust wins Social Change Award!
On Thursday 26 November, Papworth Trust's Personal Support team won the Public Award at the third annual DSC Social Change Awards in London....
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23/11/2009
Peterborough has Talent for Papworth Trust!
A competition that discovered the singer who went on to support pop band JLS on their recent tour, has raised a fantastic £5,400 for Papworth Trust....
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12/11/2009
Do your bit for charity this Christmas
Would you like to help a disability charity this Christmas, but just don't have the time? Papworth Trust has the answer....
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06/11/2009
Big Lottery Update - BBC Essex supports Papworth Trust campaign!
Our campaign to win Big Lottery funding took a huge leap forward yesterday when Basildon centre manager Julia Woods was interviewed live on the breakfast show of BBC Radio Essex....
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04/11/2009
Thanks to you, Papworth Trust wins Big Lottery Funding!
On Friday 27 November, on ITV London Tonight, it was announced that Papworth Trust has been awarded £31,459 for its 'Cultivating Quality' project in Basildon....
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October 2009

21/10/2009
Vote for Papworth Trust to win Social Change Award!
Papworth Trust has been shortlisted for a Social Change Award, and you can vote online to help us win!...
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20/10/2009
Social networking: You told us and we listened
We've created a brand new Papworth Trust page on Facebook, a Twitter account, and have updated our YouTube channel. Come and join us!...
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13/10/2009
Environment Agency launches calendar for Papworth Trust
A calendar bringing together themes of the environment and diversity is being launched this week. ...
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12/10/2009
Vocational Rehabilitation team shortlisted for ?Rehab Provider of the Year' award
Giving them the chance to defend the title they won in 2008. ...
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05/10/2009
Papworth Trust Employment Service expands
Papworth Trust already helps almost 4,000 disabled people each year to get and keep a job but from October it will also deliver Flexible New Deal. ...
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05/10/2009
Calling all tenants: Time your voice was heard?
Do you want to have more of a say about what happens with housing in the future?...
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September 2009

21/09/2009
Papworth Trust has grown by 40% during the last year
The news came with the publication of the disability expert's Annual Review....
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02/09/2009
Peterborough has more talent!
A competition that discovered the singer who went on to support pop band JLS on their recent tour ran again in September....
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01/09/2009
Papworth Trust Centre, Cambridge celebrates re-opening
Papworth Trust is pleased to announce the re-opening of the St Raphael Hall at the Papworth Centre, Cambridge. ...
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August 2009

19/08/2009
Mayor launches scheme named after local Victoria Cross recipient
Leading disability charity, Papworth Trust, has opened a housing development in Ipswich. ...
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17/08/2009
Environment Agency raises a hand for Papworth Trust
Staff at the Environment Agency in Brampton have raised an impressive £1400 in their ?Auction of Promises'. ...
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July 2009

27/07/2009
Papworth Trust's very own champion!
The work of Lucy Bolden, community services manager at Papworth Trust, has been highlighted in social care magazine, Community Care. ...
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27/07/2009
Grand Challenge shortlisted in industry Oscars
The Grand Challenge, an ?Apprentice' style competition from Papworth Trust, has been shortlisted in the industry Oscars....
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24/07/2009
Teenagers and young people with disabilities ?Get it together"
Young people from across Cambridgeshire were crowned champions in July - after helping to design new services for disabled people....
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June 2009

29/06/2009
Medieval attitudes to mental health
Matthew Lester, Director of Operations, speaks in the Independent about attitudes towards mental health. ...
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29/06/2009
Disability Minister visits Papworth Trust
Minister for Disabled People, Jonathan Shaw, has met staff and service users at the Papworth Trust Centre, Saxongate in Huntingdon....
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24/06/2009
Papworth Trust retains accreditation
Following a rigorous review by an external assessor, Papworth Trust has retained its Investors in People accreditation. ...
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15/06/2009
Papworth Trust to develop campaigning work through two roles
Nicola Roulston joins Papworth Trust as Policy and External Affairs Manager. ...
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May 2009

27/05/2009
Teams complete Papworth Trust's 50k challenge
Local businesses have successfully completed Papworth Trust's 50k for £50k challenge....
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18/05/2009
Pocket Pubs for Papworth Trust
A lawyer and a marketing manager at Taylor Vinters solicitors have launched Pocket Pubs, a unique pub guide that they will sell to raise money for leading disability charity, Papworth Trust....
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14/05/2009
Papworth Trust scoops three awards
Leading disability charity, Papworth Trust, has won three Community Care awards for its achievements in social care....
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06/05/2009
Papworth Trust pedal power
A Papworth Trust director has cycled coast to coast to highlight the number of disabled people who are forced to live in unsuitable homes....
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April 2009

16/04/2009
Papworth Trust is recognised in Building Excellence Awards
Leading disability charity, Papworth Trust, has been awarded for its commitment to building quality and standards....
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08/04/2009
Papworth Trust helps raise awareness of Teenage Cancer Trust, East Anglia appeal
The Papworth Trust Centre, Cambridge has helped raise awareness for the Cancer Appeal for Teenagers (CAT) hoodie, which is being sold to raise funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust, East Anglia appeal. ...
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08/04/2009
Adam's marathon effort to raise money for Papworth Trust
A support worker from Papworth Trust has completed the 2009 Flora London Marathon....
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07/04/2009
Putting User Involvement at the top of the agenda
?I want to ensure User Involvement is the top of the agenda in everything that Papworth Trust does" says Phillip Tatt who has just been elected as the new Chair of the Papworth Trust User Council....
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07/04/2009
Support to realise your job or career goals
Pathways to Work condition management programme is designed to improve and enhance the quality of your life. ...
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March 2009

25/03/2009
A Crisis of Confidence?
What do you do with all the credit crunch information and news on Quantitative Easing that abounds? Are you having a crisis of confidence? ...
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20/03/2009
Grand Challenge winners announced
Teams from across Cambridgeshire have been awarded for their efforts in the Grand Challenge, the Apprentice style fundraising competition from Papworth Trust....
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17/03/2009
Papworth Trust gets it, says housing chief
David Orr praised the idea put forward at a Papworth Trust event which stated 'Architects should try out buildings they've designed in wheelchairs.'...
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February 2009

23/02/2009
Papworth Trust Centre, Cambridge Update Statement
Papworth Trust reopened the Papworth Trust Centre, Cambridge on 2 March following a fire on Thursday 19 February....
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11/02/2009
Mark Foster makes another TV splash
Olympic swimmer, Mark Foster, highlighted the remarkable tales of two men helped by Papworth Trust in a special television film this week. ...
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January 2009

30/01/2009
Free carbon monoxide alarms from Papworth Trust
Life-saving carbon monoxide alarms are being provided for free to people in Kettering and Corby....
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07/01/2009
Journalist: Demons within
Gail Cunningham, communications manager at Papworth Trust, talks about how to build successful relationships between charities and journalists....
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December 2008

17/12/2008
Papworth Trust turns round failing service in Bedford
Personal care and support services in Bedford have been transformed by disability charity, Papworth Trust....
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04/12/2008
Papworth Trust Home Solutions receives top marks!
Home Solutions, the Home Improvement Agency from leading disability charity, Papworth Trust, has received 15 A grades as part of the National Quality Mark assessment. ...
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02/12/2008
Papworth Trust expands into Northamptonshire
Care and Repair, the Home Improvement Agency from Papworth Trust, has expanded its operations to Corby and Kettering in Northamptonshire....
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November 2008

20/11/2008
Chutes and Ladders - Papworth Trust launches board game
A novel board game has been created by a charity to help ensure that homes of the future are more accessible....
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18/11/2008
More choice for people with disabilities
Improving the choice of support for people with disabilities or mental health problems in Cambridgeshire was put centre stage on 10 November at the launch of a ground-breaking new organisation. ...
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12/11/2008
Chief Executive appears in Third Sector
Adrian Bagg tells the nation about his life as Chief Executive of Papworth Trust in the sought after ?My Week' section of the national charity magazine, Third Sector. ...
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06/11/2008
Papworth Vocational Rehabilitation wins national ?Rehabilitation Provider of the Year Award"
The Papworth Vocational Rehabilitation Team was amongst the UK's most talented individuals and companies recognised in this years Personal Injury Awards. ...
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October 2008

30/10/2008
Cambridgeshire MPs visit Papworth Trust
Jonathan Djanogly, MP for Huntingdon, visited the Papworth Trust's award-winning community learning centre in the heart of Huntingdon on Friday 31 October....
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24/10/2008
Working with the Environment Agency to help people get a job
?Thanks to the Pathways to Work Scheme I've been offered a permanent position at the Environment Agency" says Lorraine....
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10/10/2008
Papworth Trust and East Cambs announce ?Support into Employment" agreement
The Papworth Trust has formed a new ?Support into Employment" partnership with East Cambridgeshire District Council to help disabled people find and remain in employment....
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07/10/2008
Papworth Vocational Rehabilitation shortlisted for national award
Papworth shortlisted as Rehab Provider of the Year in the Personal Injury Awards. ...
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06/10/2008
Re-launched User Council meets for first time
We want disabled people to have a bigger say about what happens to them so we have relaunched the Papworth Trust User Council. ...
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September 2008

30/09/2008
World Mental Health Day 2008
1 in 4 people experience some kind of mental health problem during their life....
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25/09/2008
Papworth Trust at Conservative Party Conference
The work of a Cambridgeshire charity and a Cambridgeshire company was highlighted at the Conservative Party conference this week....
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16/09/2008
Sir Alan Sugar favours the Grand Challenge
Today, Taylor Vinters played host to a packed launch of the Grand Challenge. This exciting new ?Apprentice Style Fundraising Contest', is being run by the Papworth Trust...
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August 2008

19/08/2008
Dragon's Den Doug Richard to Judge The Grand Challenge
Taylor Vinters and Marshalls Aerospace are firing up their entrepreneurial skills to face Doug Richard one of the original Dragons from the Dragon's Den. ...
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July 2008

28/07/2008
Gold Award Winners Papworth Trust appoint New Director of Operations
Paul McCay joins the Papworth Trust as the Director of Operations (Housing and the Built Environment and Personal Support). ...
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17/07/2008
Disabled people get a bigger voice thanks to the Papworth Trust
Disabled people had an opportunity to voice their opinions on the Papworth Trust through a user involvement event held at Newmarket on Monday 21 July....
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08/07/2008
Pathways to Work launches in Cambridge
Supporting people on incapacity benefit back to work. On Friday 11 July, the Papworth Trust and Reed in Partnership officially launched their Pathways to Work service in Cambridge....
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07/07/2008
Matthew Lester speaks at the Improving the Life Chances of Disabled Adults Conference
Matthew Lester, Director of Operations for the Papworth Trust discusses ?Foundations for Living project' and the Papworth Trust 'Guide to developing inclusive communities', at the Improving the Life.....
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01/07/2008
Pathways to Work launches in Cambridge
On Friday 11 July, the Papworth Trust and Reed in Partnership will be officially launching its Pathways to Work service in Cambridge....
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June 2008

23/06/2008
Anne McGuire, Minister for Disabled People praises Saxongate Foundations for Living Project
Anne McGuire, Minister for Disabled People, has visited Huntingdon to meet people that have been helped and supported by the Papworth Trust and the Saxongate Foundations for Living Project...
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23/06/2008
Papworth Trust receives Best Practice in Equalities Award 2008
Papworth Trust's Foundations for Living project has been awarded a ?commendation' at the Best Practice in Equalities Conference and Award 2008 on Monday 23 June. ...
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16/06/2008
Cambridgeshire Horizons Annual Conference
Papworth Trust was high on the agenda at the Cambridgeshire Horizons Annual Conference on Friday. The conference brought together key people delivering the growth agenda in the Cambridge Sub-Region. ...
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16/06/2008
Adrian goes for Gold
Adrian Bagg, Chief Executive of the Papworth Trust talked about the landmark Foundations for Living project, at the Chartered Institute of Housing Annual Conference in Harrogate, on Tuesday 17 June...
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09/06/2008
Three countries - Three mountains - One day
Britain's three highest peaks are to be tackled by twenty six local businessmen and women in just twenty four hours. Armed with maps, waterproofs and a hearty breakfast......
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04/06/2008
The Grand Challenge - Be part of it
The Papworth Trust, is launching The Grand Challenge, an exciting ?Apprentice Style Fundraising Contest' which challenges teams to create their own fundraising initiative....
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May 2008

13/05/2008
Papworth Trust strikes gold
The Foundations for Living project in Huntingdon has won the prestigious Housing Corporation's Gold Award for Building Cohesive Communities...
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08/05/2008
Re-launch of the User Council - Your invitation to be involved
With our determination to empower people that use our services we are re-launching the User Council so that it will be a voice, be respected, be challenging and make a difference...
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April 2008

30/04/2008
New voice for major regional charity
Disabled people will be given a bigger voice at the Papworth Trust with the appointment of Julia Clough as the new Head of Empowerment...
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24/04/2008
Papworth Trust signs Skills Pledge
The importance the Papworth Trust places on investing in the skills of its staff was demonstrated recently when Head of Employment, Sarah Nicholls, signed ?The Skills Pledge" on behalf of...
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February 2008

29/02/2008
371,000 people live in unsuitable housing...
Our experience shows that well designed homes make the difference to living independently. Homes and communities are now being designed for an aging population...
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27/02/2008
Newsnight - Papworth Trust helping people get back into Employment
Matthew Lester, Director of Operations and Gary Fairburn who has benefited from the Papworth Employment Service contributed to BBC's Newsnight programme in advance of......
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12/02/2008
Adrian Bagg interviewed by CIO magazine
Adrian Bagg is one of a rare breed, a CIO who has moved along the top table to become a chief executive. Full of passion about his work he is, however, quick to point out that his becoming the CEO was...
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January 2008

25/01/2008
2008 British 10k London Run
We have places for you to run the fabulous London 10k this summer! Join our team of runners on Sunday 6 July 2008 and enjoy the atmospheric run through the streets of London...
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01/01/2008
Papworth Trust and Addenbrooke's announce ?Support into Employment" agreement
The Papworth Trust - the organisation promoting equality, choice and independence for disabled people - is forming a new partnership with Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge......
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01/01/2008
NHF invites Papworth Trust speakers at conference
The Papworth Trust was invited to contribute to the NHF's National Board Members Conference in Birmingham this weekend, 1 - 3 February 2008....
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December 2007

19/12/2007
Nick wins title
Former Papworth Trust rehabilitation client Nick Bennett has been named Campaigner of the Year by brain injury association Headway on 13 December....
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November 2007

29/11/2007
International Day of Disabled People Monday 3 December
As set out by major international organisations such as the UN and the European Union, the annual event aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilise support for the dignity, righ...
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26/11/2007
£100,000 Donation improves community integration in Cambridge
The Papworth Trust's latest housing development in Arbury Park, Cambridge has benefited from a £100,000 bequest from the Audrey Martin Will Trust ...
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22/11/2007
IN THE PRESS Cambridge Evening News on our work, and what it meant for Bruce
To celebrate our 90th birthday, the Cambridge Evening News features the work of the Papworth Trust: an interview with Bruce Wall....
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06/11/2007
Happy birthday! Papworth Trust turned 90 on 7 November
The Papworth Trust was created 90 years ago. Happy birthday! Started in 1917 in Bourn to help people with tuberculosis, the organisation now employs 180 staff and has many offices across the region...
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September 2007

10/09/2007
Friendly golf day for Papworth Trust
On 10 September, 12 teams from local businesses gathered on Brampton Park course to enjoy a beautiful day out and to raise funds for the Papworth Trust ...
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August 2007

14/08/2007
Land's End to John O'Groats
Friday 24 August, day 14: challenge completed. This summer, Director of Employment and Rehabilitation Matthew Lester and his brother James cycled from Land's End to John O'Groats ...
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