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/Mission Statement/

Putting People First.
Empowering Lives.
Inspiring Care and Support.

Our mission is simple: to empower individuals, strengthen families, and uplift communities through acts of kindness, support, and service.

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People we support are at the centre

We empower people with learning disabilites, autism and mental health needs to live full, independent lives through personalised, high quality support

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Building a thriving workplace

We are committed to creating lasting change by providing critical resources, volunteer opportunities.

/What We Do/

We provide personalised, community-based support for adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs

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"I’ve been supported by You First for four years, and it’s changed my life. Before, I struggled with a small team that didn’t meet my needs. Now, I have a reliable support team, real control over my rota, and a stronger relationship with my family. I help interview staff, travel to concerts and festivals, and even work as an Oliver McGowan co-trainer. Thanks to You First, I’m living independently—with confidence, choice, and joy.

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Working at You First, I realised not only was I making a positive difference to the lives of others, it was having a positive impact on my own life.

/Our values/

Our work is guided by a set of core values that shape everything we do.

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/Testimonials/
 “I have been lucky enough to know You First since it started in 2014. The ethos and values are something I share. The aim of the organisation is that those who are being cared for, tell us what they want. This to me is so important. I am a carer to  young adult myself, and I would want them to say how they want them to live their life, it is so important to me. They constantly look at coproduction with everyone in the organisation. The newsletter and the advisory boards feeds into the directors board, of which I am now chair of. I am excited to see where You First is going, being led by our clients, staff and directors”.
Tina Emery OBE 

Make a difference today

Collaboration is integral through our success with our Parent led Advisory Board and support staff led Team Member Board  

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