Waiting ... learning to be patient.
Kate reflects her own patience has grown, as much as Louis's has.

This model of care developed for people who are in hospital and in long-term segregation was shared with us, for information.

Derek Robertson music-maker, at the Aiteal Trust Spring party.

The Aiteal Trust’s Spring party brought together Abby, Hollie, Laura and Louis, with their families, PAs and carers, surrounded by caring community friends and well-wishers

‘Louis with his professional care and family love and support, is a National Emblem, an image of Inclusion and Individualised Support’.
Dr Dawn Heather, Lead Researcher, Biomed research, April 2024

Winter panel, commissioned 2023, with plastic pockets for inserting photos of winter scenes and stories

Louis’s story: The Story of Appletree
Collaborative research project by Louis with the University of Portsmouth, the University of Edinburgh Napier, PAMIS, the Aiteal Trust. Launched June 2023

Patron, Laura Mcardle, Louis Sainsbury, their family members, friends and supporters enjoyed a Spring picnic lunch with an Easter theme. We sat in a circle and sang to guitar accompaniment provided by David Waring, from F Sharp Music. David had prepared a list of familiar favourites with Louis. Laura’s favourite was ‘Twinkle twinkle little star’ and Louis’s was ‘If you’re happy and you know it ..’