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Whether you're looking for practical advice, industry trends, or expert opinions, our content is designed to support and inspire you in your role.
Stay informed and discover valuable information to help you navigate the challenges and opportunities in the social care sector.
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Windrush Day: Celebrating a legacy and the urgent call for equity in leadership
22 Jun 2026 Dr Carol Stewart
Dr. Carol Stewart reflects on the impact the Windrush generation has had on British history and how her parents' sacrifices continue to drive her comm…read more
Culture and diversity
Leadership
Young couple share their positive experience as shared lives carers
19 Jun 2026 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ
This #GoodNewsFriday we hear from a young couple about why they love being shared lives carers for a young man named Adam. read more
Good news story
From reality TV to real lives: why I left London to support neurodiverse creativity in Newcastle
17 Jun 2026 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ
Mark Butcher, Community and Media Coordinator, Ngage, shares his career journey which led to his current role working in learning disability support. read more
Learning and development
Why I love working in learning disability services
15 Jun 2026 Susan Graves
Susan Graves, Senior Support Worker, Positive Individual Proactive Support (PIPS) shares what she loves most about her role. read more
Learning disabilities and autism
Care home sets up popular weekly dominoes club
12 Jun 2026 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ
This #GoodNewsFriday we hear about the weekly Dominoes club at Friends of the Elderly's care home The Lawn. read more
Introducing our new learning offer to strengthen the social care sector
10 Jun 2026 Oonagh Smyth CBE
Oonagh Smyth, CEO, ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ shares more about our new learning platform, The Training Hub by ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ. read more
΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ
Care home turns evenings into a bedtime disco
05 Jun 2026 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ
This #GoodNewsFriday we hear about Sundial Care ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµâ€™s new bedtime disco routine. read more
Supporting LGBTQ+ inclusivity: Essential resources for support and awareness
03 Jun 2026 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ
We’ve rounded-up some of the resources available to support you with improving LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning) inclusivity i…read more
Celebrating pride, inclusion and belonging at Moorview Care
01 Jun 2026 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ
As Pride Month begins, we hear from Moorview Care about how they support an inclusive culture for their staff and the people they support. read more
Spellman Care names finalists at Stars of Social Care Awards
29 May 2026 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ
This #GoodNewsFriday we hear from Spellman Care about the numerous awards their team has been shortlisted for at the Stars of Social Care Awards. read more
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