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Celebrating Black History Month in care homes: honouring culture and legacy
10 Oct 2025 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ
We hear from Bowfell House about how they're marking Black History Month in October. read more
Culture and diversity
Standing firm in power and pride
03 Oct 2025 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ
October is Black History Month. Our colleague Oluwabusayomi Mesele discusses this year’s theme – standing firm in power and pride. read more
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Leadership and allyship go hand in hand
01 Oct 2025 Symone Stuart
As Black History Month begins, Symone Stuart, National Leadership and Management Lead at ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ discusses why being an ally is important for …read more
Leadership
Why allyship is a vital part of preceptorship
13 Aug 2025 Claire Leenhouwers
Claire Leenhouwers, National Professional Lead – Nursing, ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ discusses how allyship links into preceptorship – an important part of the n…read more
Nursing
Supporting relationships and sexuality in social care
04 Aug 2025 Paula Harrison
Emotional and romantic wellbeing is a key part of person-centred support. We hear from Paula Harrison, Learning Partner at North West health and socia…read more
Learning and development
Learning disabilities and autism
How the SC-WRES is helping lead with greater representation
07 Jul 2025 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ
We spoke with Dr. Carol Stewart, Interim Consultant – Workforce Strategy, Hackney Council and Deborah Barnett, Head of Service for Equality, Diversity…read more
Becoming a better ally
30 Jun 2025 Lindsey Dawson
Lindsey Dawson, Programme Head Engagement (integration and skills) and former Head of Region (North West) at ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ, discusses her experience…read more
Creating a culture of inclusion at Unique Senior Care
27 Jun 2025 ΢΢²ÝÊÓÆµ
We hear from a manager at Unique Senior Care about how the organisation supports LGBT+ equality and the positive impact an inclusive culture has had o…read more
Good news story
Celebrating inclusivity at Certitude: our commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion and belonging
23 Jun 2025 Pamela Sinnott
Developing an inclusive workplace is a key part of #EverydayLeadership. We hear from Pamela Sinnott, Diversity and Inclusion Business Partner, Certitu…read more
Windrush Day 2025: Celebrating a legacy and the urgent call for equity in leadership
20 Jun 2025 Dr Carol Stewart
Dr. Carol Stewart, Director of Chinara Enterprises Ltd, and Social Care Workforce Development Consultant, reflects on the impact the Windrush generati…read more
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