Our Valued Views Survey is now open until Monday 30th November. For the next few weeks, we will be accepting completed surveys from people we support to learn about their experience of our organisation and how we might improve our services. We’re excited to hear from a wide range of…
We headed to Northamptonshire for the fifth episode of our ‘What Makes a Great Support Worker?’ series to chat to Jimmy and his Support Worker David. Jimmy joined Creative Support in 2021, and David has been his main Support Worker ever since. Throughout that time, Jimmy has lived in his…
Daniella, who we support in Bidford, is passionate about health and safety. In this co-produced guest blog, Daniella tells us how she got involved as a Fire Marshal and trained as a First Aider, encouraging others to get involved too! My name is Daniella and I am a fire…
Sunday 18th October marks World Menopause Day. Menopause is the biological stage of life in which menstruation stops permanently, following several years of hormonal fluctuations and menstrual irregularity known as perimenopause. Menopause typically occurs between 45 and 55 years old and includes physical, cognitive and emotional symptoms. But the experience…
Join the Creative Collective! Are you a person we support who would like to make a difference? Do you have ideas about how Creative Support could be even better? Do you want to share your experiences and help influence the important decisions which are made by our Board of Trustees?…
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…
