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:…
We're excited to announce that issue 41 of Creative Life magazine is out now! In this issue we’ll be hearing from people about their passions and interests, ahead of our 2025 yearly theme of ‘Doing What Matters to Me.’ Read about Adam’s love for dance competitions (page 6), Amanda’s passion…
Loneliness is something that can affect anyone at any time in their lives, but the holiday period can really bring that feeling to the forefront. In 2023, Nextdoor and Marmalade conducted a survey which found that 85% of adults in the UK have experienced loneliness in the past 12 months,…
Creative Voices, our national forum for the people we support, gathered in Birmingham this December to discuss the organisation’s progress, share ideas for 2025, and spread some festive cheer. The event opened with a welcome from Grace Garrattley, Service Manager for Birmingham hubs, and Fiona King, Chair of Quality on…
Welcome to the Creative Support Community News! Here you can enjoy the latest good news stories we have shared on socials each week. Do you have a good news story you would like to share? Email us at communications@creativesupport.co.uk! Joe's Charming Chalet Retreat Joe from Warwickshire had…
This December, we're launching a series of festive online activities every weekday in the run up to Christmas, and this time you can join from the comfort of your own home! Why not have a go at Bingo? Or try our first Chair Zumba exercise class? If these activities don't…
As 2024 draws to a close, this month we are encouraging everyone to spend time catching up with friends and family. Feeling lonely isn’t the same as being alone. Everyone’s experience of how loneliness feels is different, but it usually describes a feeling of when our needs for relationships and…
Welcome to the Creative Support Community News! Here you can enjoy the latest good news stories we have shared on socials each week. Do you have a good news story you would like to share? Email us at communications@creativesupport.co.uk! Warwick Castle Adventure for Folks in Alcester Folks…
Welcome to the Creative Support Community News! Here you can enjoy the latest good news stories we have shared on socials each week. Do you have a good news story you would like to share? Email us at communications@creativesupport.co.uk! Alcester's Marvellous Mop Fair George, Mary, John, Heather and…
November 25th is White Ribbon Day, a global day of awareness and action to prevent violence against women and girls (VAWG). In July this year, violence against women was declared a national emergency in the UK. A recent report from the National Police Chiefs Council estimated that two million women…
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:…
Last Thursday, Creative Together held their first ever ‘Owt on Stage’ event, an inclusive and safe space for people to perform with passion. Attendees had the opportunity to perform at the iconic Band on the Wall, a historic live music venue in the Northern Quarter. The event was held with…
Last Wednesday we were joined by over 100 colleagues from across the country at our Annual Leadership Conference! Leaders from areas including the North East, Bedford, London and the West Midlands gathered in the Manchester Marriott Hotel. Across the day we listened to inspirational talks and took part in thoughtful…
Movember takes place every November, raising awareness of men’s health issues, including mental health. The Movember charity provides expert information to help men live happier, healthier and longer lives. Did you know that 12.5% of men in England are experiencing a mental health issue? Men are also more likely to…
Welcome to the Creative Support Community News! Here you can enjoy the latest good news stories we have shared on socials each week. Do you have a good news story you would like to share? Email us at communications@creativesupport.co.uk! Caine Crowns Pumpkin Carving Winner Caine in Stockport recently…
What is Pension Credit? Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with your living costs if you’re over the state pension age and on a low income. It can also help with housing costs such as ground rent or service charges, and potentially help you access additional benefits…
Welcome to the Creative Support Community News! Here you can enjoy the latest good news stories we have shared on socials each week. Do you have a good news story you would like to share? Email us at communications@creativesupport.co.uk! Paul Walks 30 Miles in 30 Days for Dementia U.K.…
This month in our Year of Living Well is all about helping people quit smoking for good. If you smoke, quitting can be one of the most positive changes you can make for your health. Did you know stopping smoking for 28 days means you’re five times more likely to…
This year, the theme for Black History Month is ‘Reclaiming Narratives’, which is all about showcasing the traditions, creativity and achievement of Black people throughout history and in the present day. To celebrate this, we’ll be releasing special ‘Your Voice, Your Story’ podcast episodes with Black staff members and the people…
For World Mental Health Day this year, we encouraged people to ‘Take Five’ and spend some time catching up with colleagues and writing positive affirmations. As the theme this year was mental health in the workplace, staff at Head Office gathered in the boardroom for some delicious baked treats. After…
