News & Blog

Get Ready to Vote! Register by Monday 20th April

Get Ready to Vote! Register by Monday 20th April


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…

‘I am supported to feel safe’

‘I am supported to feel safe’


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…

Creative Stars – February Winners!

Creative Stars – February 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. Congratulations to this month’s…

Anna’s Blog – Martha’s Rule Saves Lives


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…

Ramadan 2026 – Head Office Iftar


Recently, our EDI Team invited colleagues across the country to mark Ramadan by participating in a day of fasting. Lots of people took part and everyone broke their fast together at Iftar in Head Office. Thanks to the generosity of attendees, there was a spread of delicious home-cooked food for…

The EDI Team’s Blog – Reflections on the BAFTAs 2026


At the 2026 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) held in February, a racial slur was heard from the audience whilst two Black men, actors Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo, stood on stage to present an award. The slur was shouted as an involuntary tic by a guest, John Davidson,…