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¹ú²úÂÒÂ×’s Shirley Way wins Outstanding Contribution award
22 Nov 2024 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×
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
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New peer support network for domiciliary care workers
15 Nov 2024 Rachel Kelso
This #GoodNewsFriday, Rachel Kelso, Founder of ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×care 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 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×
Sarah Boardman, Registered Manager at Manor Care ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×s, 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 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×
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 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×
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 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×’s Race Equit…read more
LDC Care Company celebrates its first LDC Care Heroes Awards!
27 Sep 2024 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×
LDC Care Company held its first Care Heroes Awards to recognise the extraordinary efforts of its staff in providing compassionate support. read more
The care exchange - how listening to podcasts can change your (working) life!
20 Sep 2024 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×
The care exchange podcast hits its 20,000 downloads milestone and celebrates glowing reviews from social care professionals. read more
Unique Senior Care awarded royal seal of approval for outstanding training
13 Sep 2024 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×
In this #GoodNewsFriday, we hear about a Warwickshire care company who has been given a special award. read more
Spellman Care’s ‘School’s Out for Summer’ events bring joy and connection
06 Sep 2024 ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×
In this #GoodNewsFriday, we hear about a day of fun and activities from Spellman Care’s Springbank Care ¹ú²úÂÒÂ×, as they hosted a ‘School’s out for summe…read more
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