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Bar mitzvah boy twins his special day with his ‘irreplaceable’ uncle

James Fine was unable to have a bar mitzvah at 13 due to his learning disabilities

By Daniel Ben-David

2 min read

James Fine (left) and his nephew Oli at their bnei mitzvah (Photo: courtesy)

(l-r) Heather Cohen, head of children and family services at Norwood; Alison Riffkin, Norwood family support manager and Nikki Leviner, director of the UK Friends of Beit Issie Shapiro at a meeting between the two charities to discuss the possibilities of future collaboration (Photo: Norwood)

Norwood announces collaboration with leading Israeli disability charity

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Guests at the commemorative service for the former Norwood Children's Home (Photo: John Rifkin)

Former residents pay tribute to Norwood orphanage

By Ahron Asher Moss

2 min read

Demonstrators protest against welfare reforms (Photo: Getty,)

Welfare Reform Bill

Jewish charities accuse Starmer of creating ‘two-tier system’ following U-turn on welfare reforms

By Daniel Ben-David

2 min read

Kef cyclists celebrate making it to the finish line (Photo: Daniel Morris Photography)

Hundreds cycle in heatwave to raise funds for Kef

By Ahron Asher Moss

2 min read

The Axelrod-Harash Family at the Maccabi Fun Run

Maccabi Fun Run

Thousands celebrate communal solidarity at Maccabi GB Fun Run

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Jewish charities are worried about how the government's proposed immigration reforms will impact staffing in the future (Photo: Mike Stone/Jewish Care)

Decision to axe overseas care worker visas prompts outcry from charities

By Daniel Ben-David

4 min read

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Marathon runner ‘owes Norwood the world’ for caring for his sister

Jacob Steinberg will be running his first London Marathon on April 27

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April 17, 2025 11:51

Jacob Steinberg with his sister Ella

The benefit cuts risk further marginalising the most vulnerable

Some people will always struggle to find paid employment

By Naomi Dickson

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March 26, 2025 16:47

UK Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has announced disability benefit cuts, which have not been well received by a number of Jewish charities (Photo: Getty Images)

Jewish social care charities say Labour’s Casey Commission fails to address ‘urgent issues’

Norwood, Jewish Care and Nightingale Hammerson have all criticised the Casey Commission

By Daniel Ben-David

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January 15, 2025 14:21

Charities have criticised the Casey Commission into adult social care, announced by Labour (Jewish Care/Omaggio)

Norwood drives message home

Nicolas Hamilton shares his journey of perseverance and the importance of community for neurodiverse individuals

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November 12, 2024 17:37

Nicolas Hamilton (centre), with Norwood resident Oliver Rosenbloom (left) and his Norwood support worker Richmond Addo (right) (Photo: Blake Ezra Photography)

Chair of Norwood is giving back to the charity that gave him a family

Miles Webber tells the JC how he has come full circle

By Eliana Jordan

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October 23, 2024 13:23

Miles Webber (right) with younger sister Katie (left), adopted mother Sylvia, and older sister Lucinda.

London half marathon raises thousands for Jewish Community

The run benefited two charities focused on supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism

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October 16, 2024 14:13

Noa Taylor, 22, completed the half marathon, raising £1,400 for Norwood, which has provided support for her cousin, Leah, throughout her lifetime (Photo: Norwood)

Father walks and writes to raise money for the charity caring for his son

Laurence Smith’s disabled son, Jeremy, has been living in a Norwood home since he was 18

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August 1, 2024 13:13

Laurence Smith and his son Jeremy, who is a resident of a Norwood care home (Photo: Laurence Smith)

King Charles becomes royal patron of the UK Jewish community’s oldest charity

Norwood provides services supporting vulnerable children, families and people with learning disabilities

By Daniel Ben-David

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May 9, 2024 15:35

King Charles III speaks to patient Linda Klinger during a visit to the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre (Photo: Getty Images)

Naomi Dickson

By Naomi Dickson

How we make autistic people feel at home at Norwood

Not only do we create an inclusive environment for our clients – but for our staff too

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April 4, 2024 15:13

Neurodiversity in the workplace (Photo: FlexJobs)

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