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Future Directions’ drop-in music sessions hit the right note with the people they support

Future Directions’ homes are alive to the sound of music, with visits from their very own Music Man, Kevin Phoenix.

Research shows how music can help to support positive wellbeing

Music for Dementia is encouraging care workers to unlock the power of music to support their own health and wellbeing during challenging times.

Opening doors to the older LGBT community

Alice Wallace, Director of Opening Doors London, tells us about the work they do providing services and support for the older LGBT community.

Life Under the 'Clapping for Carers' Radar – Part One

Tina Turnbull is Chief Executive of People Matters, and also holds voluntary roles as an Inclusive Growth Ambassador for Leeds City Council, is a director of Leeds City Credit Union and a governor at a local NHS Trust. In the first of three blogs Tina looks at the impact of the virus on her organisation.

International recruitment of nurses into social care - how do we ensure a good experience for all?

We hear four different perspectives on how we can ensure a good experience for international nurses recruited in social care. These are taken from a video discussion we held in December 2023.

Jo-Anne Wilson (S3 E6)_transcript

Transcript for S3 E6 of The Care Exchange

Unique IQ CEO David Lynes ‘goes the distance’ for Care Workers’ Charity

CEO of home care technology firm Unique IQ raised £2,000 for The Care Workers’ Charity by competing in and winning an endurance cycling competition.

What it feels like to work for an 'outstanding' provider

An 'outstanding' rating can help you retain a loyal workforce who are proud to be part of your team. We spoke to Ellen Toulson an assistant team leader and Steven Guest a support worker at City Care Partnership about what it feels like working for an 'outstanding' rated provider.

Involving people who draw on care and support in recruitment

What does it mean to include people with lived experience in the recruitment process and why is it important? Marie Lovell, Hazel Griffiths and Gary Stark discuss.

Autism

Find a breadth of advice, resources and signposting to help you with understanding and learning around autism.