Hand Washing Rap Video

Hi my name is Roseann I used to live in Residential care and we did not have a choice in what I wanted to eat, so I when moved into supported living in January 2021 I wanted to eat meals of my choice and also learn to cook them. When I arrived, I was obese…

Our seventh ‘Sparkle’ Event and the Homemade Christmas Cake Competition This year the people we serve and ubu team members had no trouble in deciding what we wanted to do for our Christmas Sparkle event. Our dear friend Louise who going through a difficult time at the moment has worked for ubu for over 16…

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…

I have for many years been inspired by the reflections of the Dalai Lama, finding that he brings such great simplicity and perspective when others seem to strive to make life so complex, inhuman and incomprehensible. I recently read that he said when he was asked what surprised him most about humanity, answered: “Man because…

Keeping to a routine and structure is important to our health and well-being so that’s where your pets can help. It’s 5am and the dogs start to stir, The alarm sounds, The night was just a blur Get up mum, It’s time for our walk, They lick my face, Before I can talk With a…

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…