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For more than 20 years, people have been promised change. Every election, every government and every minister tells us that social care matters. We hear about consultations, reviews, white papers, green papers, task forces and speeches. But for the people waiting for support and for the families trying to hold everything together, those words have…

In a time when compassion should be our compass, I find myself asking: Who truly cares about those who need everyday support today? We’ve come a long way. We moved away from institutional care, recognising its limitations and the isolation it imposed. We embraced community care an approach rooted in dignity, inclusion, and the belief that…

Finding Light in the Fog I want to speak directly to our local authority officers about our people who work tirelessly to deliver positive outcomes for the individuals and families we serve. It’s hard work, especially in our increasingly challenging economic climate. I want authorities to understand our frustration of being asked to do more…

When Waste Is Valued More Than Life – A Wake-Up Call DO YOU REALISE THAT BIN COLLECTORS ARE PAID MORE THAN ENABLING CARE SUPPORT WORKERS IN THE UK. At first, it may seem like an irrelevant comparison, both roles are essential both physically demanding in their own right. But pause for a moment and consider…

Holidays Are Over. Let’s Get Back to What We Do Best! Well, the sun has done its best, the suitcases are back in the loft, and the “out of office” replies are finally giving up. September has arrived and nearly everyone is back at work. (Except one team member who swears they’re “mentally still in…

New charity single to raise awareness of the social care industry ‘Who Cares?’ a new song highlighting the care industry, in support of The Care Workers’ Charity has been released. The project, devised by iCG, the non-profit organisation supporting the care sector in North Yorkshire and York, has been sponsored by Hempsons, leading health, social…

Breast Cancer Awareness Day  18th October Misconceptions and truths around breast cancer: staying informed. Considering how many people are directly impacted by breast cancer diagnoses, there are still a lot of misconceptions we need to tackle.  Addressing these myths and truths allows us to stay informed and make better decisions for our health. Breast cancer…

World Osteoporosis Day 20th October Worldwide, one in three women and one in five men aged 50 years and over suffer an osteoporotic fracture. Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and fragile; this means they break easier from something as little as a fall, bump, sneeze or a sudden movement. Fractures caused by osteoporosis can…

World Mental Health Day 10th October The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day is “It is time to priorities mental health in the workplace” The objective of this day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to energies efforts in support of mental health. World Mental Health Day…

How to support individuals with dyslexia What is dyslexia? Dyslexia is a learning difference that affects how the brain processes written information, making tasks like reading, writing, memorising, and spelling more challenging. It’s important to remember that dyslexia is not a reflection of intelligence—people with dyslexia simply process written information differently. Who does dyslexia affect?…