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Creating inclusive futures for LGBTQ+ older adults
28 Feb 2025 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù
This #GoodNewsFriday, we celebrate the inspiring work of Safe Ageing No Discrimination (SAND), a community organisation dedicated to improving the exp…read more
Good news story
Celebrating Pride and people’s individuality
21 Feb 2025 Cheryll Champion
Cheryll Champion, Quality and Compliance Manager at LDC Care, shares how her services support men exploring dressing in women’s clothes to feel valued…read more
Residential care home leads the way in LGBTQ+ inclusivity
14 Feb 2025 Colin Scott
The Maples, a residential care home in East Sussex supporting 22 older adults, is pioneering LGBTQ+ inclusivity under the leadership of registered man…read more
Culture and diversity
How we supported a reluctant learner to progress in her career
31 Jan 2025 Sam Cox
Sam Cox, Facilitations Director at Changing Lives Building Dreams (CLBD), talks about how they supported a staff member who was reluctant to learn and…read more
Learning and development
How the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment is helping retain newly qualified social workers
24 Jan 2025 Debz Morgan
This #GoodNewsFriday, Debz Morgan, Advanced Practitioner at Herefordshire Council, shares with us her experience of supporting newly qualified social …read more
Nightingale Hammerson receives the 2024 London regional finalist’s Care ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù Employer Award
17 Jan 2025 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù
We hear how a London care provider has won some regional titles at the Great British Care Awards and is going to the final in March 2025! read more
Chloe Austin's remarkable journey
10 Jan 2025 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù
In this Good News Friday, we hear a story of amazing resilience and strength from a registered nurse who overcame a tragic accident during the early s…read more
Spellman Care's Christmas appeal a resounding success!
03 Jan 2025 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù
This #GoodNewsFriday, we hear about a successful Christmas present appeal that provided gifts for hospital residents who unfortunately couldn’t be wit…read more
Merseyside autism charity named best north west employer at GB Care Awards
27 Dec 2024 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù
We take this #GoodNewsFriday to celebrate a Bromborough-based charity supporting autistic adults that has been recognised as the one of the best emplo…read more
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
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