Percy Hedley
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The Percy Hedley Foundation is a charity dedicated to improving the everyday lives of people with disabilities.

Inspire,
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Believe,
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Achieve
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We help people develop their abilities, live the life they want and be happy by providing top quality care, education and life long learning opportunities.

Inspire,
Inspire,
Believe,
Believe,
Achieve
Achieve

We help people develop their abilities, live the life they want and be happy by providing top quality care, education and life long learning opportunities.

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Who Is The Percy Hedley Foundation

The Percy Hedley Foundation is a disability charity based in North East England.  We support people with complex learning difficulties, disabilities and additional communication needs.  We provide special education, care, support, accommodation and lifelong learning opportunities at our two schools, college, homes and Horizons lifelong learning service.

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How we support individuals

Residential

As one of the leading providers of residential care in the North East, we have four residential homes in Newcastle upon Tyne for people aged 18+. We offer the highest standard of specialist, person-centred care within a safe, homely environment.

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Schools

We are one of the leading specialist education providers in Newcastle upon Tyne. We have 2 schools that offer specialist education for a range of complex physical disabilities and learning difficulties and cater to children and young people aged 3 to 19.

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College

Our College is a specialist further education provider for young people aged 16-25 with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities, who require specialist programmes to develop communication, independence and employability to make a successful transition into adulthood.

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Adult Services

We have an adult day service offering bespoke, lifelong learning programs for people with complex disabilities and learning difficulties. Where people can continue their lifelong learning goals, improve their mental well-being and take part in purposeful activities and enterprise.

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The difference we make to people's lives

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650

people and their families were supported by the Foundation last year

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1.2 million

hours of special education, activities, care and therapy delivered in 2024

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1000+

dedicated and compassionate people employed in our teams from across the North East

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Over 70

years of supporting people and their families

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8

locations housing our person- centered, bespoke services supporting individuals to thrive and develop

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Job Vacancies

Ready to Make a difference?

Every day at Percy Hedley is rewarding, exciting and challenging! We truly value our team of amazing staff who make a real difference to the lives of the children and adults in our care.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a friendly and supportive working environment.

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Our History
Our History

See what the last 70 years looked like

After being founded as a school for 12 children with cerebral palsy, in 1953 The Foundation has a rich history across the North East. 

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Our BSL Choir Were Showcased at the MOBO Awards

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Celebrating 72 Years of The Percy Hedley Foundation

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News
News

Keep up to date with us.

Take a look at our news stories and stay up to date with what we’ve been up to.

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Every day at Percy Hedley is rewarding, exciting and challenging! We truly value our team of amazing staff who make a real difference to the lives of the children and adults in our care.

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