Kathy Liddell
Trustee
I am primarily a Mum to 4 adults, the youngest of whom was born with severe learning disabilities, autism, sensory integration disorder and dyspraxia.
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We moved back to the UK when my daughter was in her teens and whilst navigating the complex children and adult social care system I came across a small family carer led charity, Oxfordshire Family Support Network (OxFSN) which I now work for, helping to improve the lives of the learning disabled. At OxFSN, we feel every person with a learning disability deserves to live life to the full and this can be done if the family also has good support. Which is why, I am a staunch supporter of the Alexandra House of Joy whose mission is to provide respite and care for those with profound and multiple learning disabilities and their families. The need for a bespoke inclusive community has never been greater. Cuts to social care has seen a reduction in both day support and respite services leaving family carers, many of whom are life long carers with no where for their relative to go and on their knees. The Alexandra House of Joy will be a lifeline to these families.
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When I am not championing the cause for the learning disabled, my other passions are travelling, walking, eating good food and most of all being a grandma.
