Welcome to Dame Hannahs
Our mission is simple, to empower, advocate and enrich the lives of adults with disabilities.
Our services
Working at its main site at Ivybridge, about 11 miles from Plymouth – Dame Hannahs provides learning, care, support and fun for adults with a range of disabilities, including: Hannahwood – an innovative transition project for young adults - therapies and supported activities. Our holistic approach offers professional support from our therapists, educationalists, expert medical staff and a care team.
#STOPthePressure
To raise awareness of #STOPthePressure day, Dame Hannah’s wrote a poem called "Under Pressure" and created this amazing video, which was submitted to the community Tissue Viability Team’s, Pressure Damage Prevention poem competition.I am pleased to say that we won! Congratulation and a big thank you to all those involved.
What's happening at Dame Hannahs...
March News
Everyone has been enjoying the first signs of Spring and being outside in our grounds or on trips to interesting places. The indoor activities continue to be very popular as they bring our young adults and staff together.
February News 2023
We have all had another busy month with a wide variety of activities and outings, including a first for our book lovers and a personal best for one of our radio hosts. Our fundraisers and volunteers continue to show dedicated support.
Classic Car Enthusiast wins Austin 7 in Dame Hannahs Car Draw
Classic car enthusiast Matt Fowles from Dursley, Gloucestershire was the lucky winner of the Dame Hannahs Car Draw before Christmas. He won the 1936/28 Austin 7 which was very generously donated by loyal supporters Guy Butcher and Eunice Kratky.
January News 2023
2023 has got off to a flying start with New Year outings in Devon and Cornwall and plenty of fun activities both inside and outside. Meanwhile our supporters continue to donate and make fundraising plans for which we are eternally grateful.
Royal Cream Tea
Come and enjoy a delicious cream tea and a talk given by Meg de Blank entitled The Royal Consorts - The Men behind the Throne. There will also be a raffle. Bring along your friends and family.
Autumn Lunch
Bring along your friends to this fun Autumn event. There will be a delicious two course lunch with a speaker and a variety of gift stalls.
Registered Manager (£1500 Welcome Bonus - T's and C's apply)
Hours: £30,000 to £40,000 FTE
Hours: Weekday rate £11.00ph Weekend rate £12.10ph
Hours: £12.10 per hour upon successful completion of probation period