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Becoming a better ally
30 Jun 2025 Lindsey Dawson
Lindsey Dawson, Programme Head Engagement (integration and skills) and former Head of Region (North West) at ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù, discusses her experience…read more
Culture and diversity
Leadership
Creating a culture of inclusion at Unique Senior Care
27 Jun 2025 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù
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
Good news story
Celebrating inclusivity at Certitude: our commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion and belonging
23 Jun 2025 Pamela Sinnott
Developing an inclusive workplace is a key part of #EverydayLeadership. We hear from Pamela Sinnott, Diversity and Inclusion Business Partner, Certitu…read more
Windrush Day 2025: Celebrating a legacy and the urgent call for equity in leadership
20 Jun 2025 Dr Carol Stewart
Dr. Carol Stewart, Director of Chinara Enterprises Ltd, and Social Care Workforce Development Consultant, reflects on the impact the Windrush generati…read more
Exploring allyship in social care
18 Jun 2025 Symone Stuart
Symone Stuart, National Lead, Leadership Development at ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù discusses what allyship means and why it’s important to our sector. read more
Management
How to audit and improve your company culture
16 Jun 2025 Jayne McCabe
Jayne McCabe, National Lead for Leadership and Management Development at ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù discusses why and how you should be auditing your company cul…read more
Empowering LGBTQ people in adult social care
06 Jun 2025 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù
In celebration of Pride Month this #GoodNewsFriday we hear about how Supported Loving is empowering LGBTQ+ people in adult social care. read more
Reflecting on the first Social Care Workforce Race Equality Standard conference
03 Jun 2025 Oonagh Smyth
Oonagh Smyth, our CEO, reflects on the first SC-WRES event which was held recently in London. read more
Residential care home leads the way in LGBTQ+ inclusivity
14 Feb 2025 Colin Scott
The Maples, a residential care home in East Sussex supporting 22 older adults, is pioneering LGBTQ+ inclusivity under the leadership of registered man…read more
Supporting LGBTQ+ inclusivity: Essential resources for support and awareness
10 Feb 2025 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù
As we continue to support LGBT History Month throughout February, we’ve rounded-up some of the resources available to support you with improving LGBTQ…read more
Learning and development
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