The 1st - 7th October is Anaphylaxis Awareness Week in the UK, a time dedicated to raising awareness about anaphylaxis and supporting individuals living with serious allergies. We are delivering two training courses on 1st and 7th October, called ‘Emergency Administration of Auto Injectors for Anaphylactic Shock’ which are…
Anthony in Derby has been perfecting his woodworking craft for the past 15 years, since he started at school. From his first project to his most recent, he talks us through the joy of creating artwork and how much he loves his weekly woodworking sessions at The Workshop. How did…
October marks Black History Month, and this year there are so many things for people in the Creative Support community to get involved with. Over the past month, we have invited Black people we support, staff, and volunteers to share their artwork, poetry, cultural attire, treasured items, memories and more…
Congratulations to our latest round of Creative Stars winners! Our awards for the people we support celebrate the people who shine brightly and do wonderful things for each other. We have four exciting category winners, who will receive a badge, £30 Love2Shop voucher and a certificate. This month’s round of…
This week (Monday, 21st September - Sunday, 27th September) marks Black Maternal Mental Health Week. Maternal mental health refers to someone’s emotional and psychological wellbeing during pregnancy and after giving birth. This period of time involves huge physical, hormonal and lifestyle changes, which can be incredibly overwhelming. Black Maternal…
Kelsie, a Team Leader in our Denton services, has had a remarkable journey at Creative Support. In five short years, Kelsie went from starting her career as a Support Worker to becoming a Senior and advancing to her current position as Team Leader. This impressive achievement is a testament to…
21st –27th September 2026 marks the International Week of Deaf People. This is an incredibly important awareness week that highlights how D/deaf communities express their experiences, history, identity and cultures around the world. The theme for 2026 is highlighting Deaf people’s Human Rights. This aligns with key milestones that were…
This year, teams at Creative Support joined the National Diversity Awards 2026 for its 15th year recognising people who go above and beyond. On Friday 18th September, grassroots organisations, inclusive businesses, and astounding individuals alike came together to enjoy a spectacular night at the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral. The night was…
Chris in Stoke-on-Trent has always shown resilience and determination, but especially so in this life-changing past year. Since joining Creative Support in summer 2025, Chris has shown great tenacity when faced with health challenges and a difficult recovery following his leg amputation in early 2026. Chris told us all about…
The fourth instalment of our ‘What Makes a Great Support Worker?’ series takes us to Warrington in the North West, to meet Jenny and her Support Worker Louise. Jenny is a fun-loving and incredibly sociable person, who always bumps into someone she knows when she’s out and about, from bus…
