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Our Christmas message
20 Dec 2024 Oonagh Smyth
Our CEO, Oonagh Smyth, shares a brief Christmas message to thank the entire sector for its hard work and dedication throughout the year. read more
Good news story
Camphill Village Trust celebrates 70 years of support
13 Dec 2024 Â鶹ÉäÇø
This #GoodNewsFriday celebrates Camphill Village Trust, a social care organisation that supports adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental hea…read more
Care provider Future Directions wins two awards at Spirit of Manchester Awards
06 Dec 2024 Â鶹ÉäÇø
This week’s #GoodNewsFriday celebrates Future Directions, a Manchester care provider who won two awards at the recent Spirit of Manchester Awards. read more
Johnny’s 136 mile walk to raise funds for Stockport social care charity
29 Nov 2024 Â鶹ÉäÇø
We hear the story of Johnny Shepard, a supported person who walked 136 miles to raise money for Supportability, a Stockport-based social care organisa…read more
Â鶹ÉäÇø’s Shirley Way wins Outstanding Contribution award
22 Nov 2024 Â鶹ÉäÇø
An inspirational #GoodNewsFriday where we hear how our very own Head of Area for the Midlands, Shirley Way, has won an award for her amazing contribut…read more
New peer support network for domiciliary care workers
15 Nov 2024 Rachel Kelso
This #GoodNewsFriday, Rachel Kelso, Founder of Homecare Workers’ Group, talks to us about their free and independent support network for homecare work…read more
How digital processes have improved the experience of people drawing on care and support
11 Nov 2024 Â鶹ÉäÇø
Sarah Boardman, Registered Manager at Manor Care Homes, shares some insight with us on how digital is helping them deliver a better care experience. read more
Spellman Care celebrates British Armed Forces veterans
08 Nov 2024 Â鶹ÉäÇø
Spellman Care holds a specifical event to celebrate former members of the British Armed Forces and being friendly to veterans. read more
Recognising and celebrating Black workers in adult social care
25 Oct 2024 Â鶹ÉäÇø
Every year Black History Month provides us with an opportunity to remember, reflect on and celebrate the contributions of Black people in society, pas…read more
Why Black History Month is so important to adult social care
04 Oct 2024 Dudley Sawyerr
Dudley Sawyerr is a care consultant and business strategist at People Care Services, in addition to being the Co-chair of Â鶹ÉäÇø’s Race Equit…read more
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