Our Founder

The Elsie Normington Foundation was created by learning disability campaigner Elsie Normington, whose son Andrew was diagnosed with a severe and intractable form of epilepsy when he was just four years old. Elsie wrote about her experiences of parenting a disabled child in her book, The Silent Doorbell, which became the start of her journey campaigning for better services and facilities for children and young adults with severe learning disabilities and complex needs in the Highlands and Islands. Andrew now lives a happy, fulfilled life in his own home, with full support.