Today marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week, an opportunity for us to come together to address ways society can grow and change to better support people with mental health support needs. This week also allows us to help dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health, and offer a kind…
Thank you so much to everyone who submitted a We Care Award nomination. We are delighted to announce the winners of our latest round of awards, as chosen by our panel. These awards recognise the people and teams who personify our ‘We Care’ values (Welcoming, Empowering, Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful, Effective) and have delivered positive outcomes.…
Lesbian Visibility Week (21-27th April) gives us an opportunity to recognise and celebrate love that some women, trans, and non-binary people experience. Amber, a Bid Writer in our Tendering team, talks about how lesbian love often goes underrepresented or minimised across media and political mediums. According to workplace data, 23%…
This year we are so excited to announce not one, but two grants launching today! Scroll down to check out our ‘Be The Difference’ and ‘Summer of Fun’ grants, what they can fund, and how to apply. Be The Difference Grant The first grant we’re proud to launch is the…
Easter is a wonderful time of the year, with sunnier weather on the horizon, activities aplenty and opportunities to spend time with loved ones. Easter is also the Christian holiday which celebrates Jesus rising from the tomb after his crucifixion, but you don’t have to be religious to enjoy the…
More Than Tired: Autistic Burnout and the Need for Acceptance Written by Joshi from the Learning and Development Team Most people will experience some degree of stress and exhaustion from time to time, varying from physical, mental and emotional. What is not often talked about is autistic burnout, and how…
Congratulations to our latest round of Creative Stars winners! Our service user awards 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. Congratulations to this month’s round of winners:…
Contents insurance is a type of insurance that covers your possessions in case anything happens to them such as after a fire, flood or burglary. Many people nowadays don’t consider contents insurance, especially if they live in rented accommodation as they think that the landlord will cover damages. Unfortunately, the…
Esther has worked for Creative Support for over seven years as the PA to the Head of Engagement and Learning, and provides support to our Training Administrators. As Pesach, also known as Passover, is coming up, she has explained what the Jewish festival celebrates and what a typical day involves.…
The Communications Team at Head Office wants to hear your good news stories! We are a team of writers who work on projects such as newsletters, Creative Support’s social media and website, Creative Life and Creative People magazines, award nominations and much more. The team wants to help your service…
