On the 30th April, new ‘Right to Try’ legislation came into effect across the United Kingdom (UK). This legislation empowers recipients of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Universal Credit (UC), and new style Employment and Support Allowance (new style ESA) to reintroduce themselves to work or volunteering. The eligibility criteria for…
On April 22nd, Children’s Commissioner Rachel de Souza published the fourth report in a series which examined the use of police strip searches on children in England and Wales. The report outlines the extent to which strip searching powers are used on children, and offers guidelines for improving practices to…
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. Congratulations to…
Stop Food Waste Day is the largest single day of action in the fight against food waste globally. This year, it is taking place on 29th April. The idea of the day is to draw attention to the problem of food waste, educate and raise awareness, and give people ideas…
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…
On Wednesday 25th March, the introduction of Regional Health Commissioners was announced by Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. This change is intended to shift health and social care decisions away from government, empowering local regions to promote positive health outcomes. Before being introduced across England,…
Local elections are taking place across the country on Thursday 7th May 2026. We want to encourage the people we support and our staff to use their vote and have their say. Local elections are an opportunity for you to choose your local councillor, who will then join your local…
Safety comes in different forms and this journal will help you explore what safety means to you. The journal will help you think about when you feel most safe and ways to maintain this, including what steps you and your support workers can take to make you feel safe as…
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. Congratulations to this month’s…
Recently, new statistics have been released by NHS England, evidencing the importance of the ‘Martha’s Rule’ initiative. Martha’s Rule was implemented in September 2024, after Martha Mills’ deterioration in health was not appropriately responded to by a senior doctor, resulting in her losing her life at just 13-years-old. Martha’s Rule…
