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Creative Stars – May Winners!

Creative Stars – May Winners!


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…

Celebrating Our Finalists and Winners

Celebrating Our Finalists and Winners


This month, staff teams across our organisation attended two highly prestigious award ceremonies that celebrated their remarkable achievements over the last 12 months.   Learning Disability and Autism Awards: Our North East Activities Development Team were proud to receive an award in the ‘Making a Difference’ category! The judges were…

Creative Support turns 35!

Creative Support turns 35!


This year, Creative Support turned 35! To mark the special occasion, we’re holding not one not two, but three parties across the country so the Creative Support community can celebrate together in style. This year’s theme was ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’, with magical decorations and creative activities that helped everyone get…

Support Worker Diaries: Meet Sam and Terry

Support Worker Diaries: Meet Sam and Terry


Sam, who we support in St Helens, is the first star of Creative Support’s new series ‘Support Worker Diaries’ on YouTube. This series explores how the people we support express themselves, how a day in their life can look, and what makes their relationships with their support workers so special.…

Finalists at the Housing with Care Awards

Finalists at the Housing with Care Awards


In this year’s prestigious Housing with Care Awards, four of our lovely staff and services were finalists across different categories, celebrating their achievements and hard work. These awards recognise and celebrate excellence in accommodation and services for people with support needs. Samantha Hirst from Leeds was a finalist in the…

Creative Stars – April Winners!

Creative Stars – April Winners!


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…

Anna’s Blog – Why is Martha’s Rule Important?


Updated statistics from NHS England evidence the continued success of Martha’s Rule since its inception in September 2024. Martha Mills’ heartbreaking experience at Kings College hospital in London prompted an inquest into Martha’s death. In this inquest, the coroner ruled that Martha would likely have survived if her sepsis was…

Emily’s Blog – The Rise in Abuse Towards Blue Badge Holders


The Blue Badge is a national parking permit scheme that allows people with a disability to use more accessible car parking. Enabling disabled people to park closer to their destinations makes getting out in the community and living everyday life more accessible. However, using a Blue Badge isn’t always straightforward,…

Mental Health Awareness Week 2026


This week marks Mental Health Awareness Week (Monday, 11th May – Sunday, 17th May), led by the Mental Health Foundation. This year, the theme is all about ‘Action’, encouraging everyone to take small steps to promote their mental wellbeing. Often, action feels easier said than done. This is why the…