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Homecare provider offering free exercise classes
11 Jul 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½
Home care provider Walfinch Newcastle has launched free, local exercise and activity sessions, partly inspired by Betty Dunn, from North Shields. read more
Good news story
Isaac Samuels awarded OBE for outstanding service to adult social care
03 Jul 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½
This #GoodNewsFriday we’re saying well done to Isaac Samuels who was awarded an OBE from the King for services to social care. read more
Individual employers
Creating a culture of inclusion at Unique Senior Care
27 Jun 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½
We hear from a manager at Unique Senior Care about how the organisation supports LGBT+ equality and the positive impact an inclusive culture has had o…read more
Culture and diversity
Spellman Care hosts monthly Veterans Cafe
13 Jun 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½
It's #GoodNewsFriday. This week we hear about Spellman Care's most recent Veterans Cafe held at Steeton House. read more
Empowering LGBTQ people in adult social care
06 Jun 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½
In celebration of Pride Month this #GoodNewsFriday we hear about how Supported Loving is empowering LGBTQ+ people in adult social care. read more
Radnor House celebrates 40 years of support
30 May 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½
This #GoodNewsFriday, we hear about Radnor House, a care organisation based in the midlands who are celebrating 40 years of care and support. read more
How Maximus is supporting better mental health in social care
23 May 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½
In this #GoodNewsFriday, we hear about how Maximus is helping to improve mental health amongst social care staff. read more
How Gateshead’s Social Work Academy is supporting new social workers
16 May 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½
This #GoodNewsFriday, we take a look at how Gateshead’s Social Work Academy is supporting newly qualified social workers. read more
The Good Lives Framework
09 May 2025 Gary Bourlet
Gary Bourlet, Co-founder of Learning Disability England, and Lisa Hopkins, Trustee at Learning Disability England and CEO of SeeAbility, talk to us ab…read more
Scotts Project Trust marks 35 years of support
02 May 2025 ´óÏó´«Ã½
This #GoodNewsFriday takes a look at a special anniversary event for a social care providers based in Kent. read more
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