Saturday 6th April marks International Asexuality Day. Bex, a staff member and member of our LGBTQ+ Network, has written about the six things people shouldn't say to asexual people. Today is International Asexuality Day. If you didn’t know already, asexual people — also known as “Ace” or “Aces” — may…
We’re excited to announce the launch of our brand new podcast ‘Creative Community’. Each episode we will hear from people we support around the country, sharing stories about their lives, interests and hobbies. Our first episode features Sheila from The Laurels in Cumbria (pictured above). During our chat, Sheila talks…
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! Burgers and Bingo for Breast Cancer Awareness On a…
On your marks, get set, go! Our latest round of grants are now open! In our ‘Year of Living Well’, we’re offering you the chance to bring your local community together to host a sporty event this summer. There are two types of grant available: Sporty Summer Celebration Grant…
This month, we're thinking about stress and how to manage it. Stress is what you feel when you are worried or feel uncomfortable about something. It could be in any area of your life, including worries about your relationships, your work or your money. Sometimes all you need is 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! Jimmy's Sponsored Swim Jimmy in Grimsby raised an incredible…
A Doncaster support worker has been highly commended at a prestigious social care awards ceremony in March. The Great British Care Awards are a celebration of excellence across the care sector. The awards are pay tribute to those individuals who have demonstrated outstanding excellence within their field. Sharon Taylor, a…
Creative Support is proud to have been selected as a finalist at this year’s Employee Benefits Awards in the ‘Best Financial Wellbeing Strategy – Large Employer’ category. The Awards recognise the outstanding contributions of individuals, teams, and organisations that have made a mark through their innovative reward and benefits strategies…
A good night’s sleep is essential for us to feel happy and healthy. Did you know adults need at least seven hours of sleep? Not getting enough sleep means you are less able to concentrate, think clearly, and process memories. There are many reasons why you might find getting enough…
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! Northampton Celebrate St. Patrick's Day In Northampton, staff and…
Getting enough sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your body and mind. It helps you to recharge and feel refreshed when you wake up. This month in our Year of Living Well journal is all about how sleep affects us and how to improve…
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:…
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! Stephen in the Yorkshire Dales Stephen in Todmorden enjoyed…
Creative Together invited the Creative Support community to spend the day celebrating this year’s International Women’s Day! Creative Together is a co-produced centre for adults with support needs in Manchester. Members organised an event with self-love workshops on various themes from ‘expressing your style’ to 'attaining life goals.' Some stand-outs…
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! David's ABBA Tribute David in Birmingham saw an incredible…
Did you know we spend around 26 years of our lives sleeping, and another seven years trying fall asleep? In March, we want to encourage you to think about your sleep routine and see if you have any sleep habits preventing you from getting the best sleep possible. Sleep is…
We're delighted to announce that Thyme Lodge respite service in St Helens has been named as a finalist at the prestigious national Care Home Awards in London. Thyme Lodge has been shortlisted in the ‘Best for Specialist Care’ category. The service, operated by national social care provider Creative Support, provides short-term…
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! Stu's Indoor Garden Stu in Leicester has made his…
Manchester-based Creative Together will celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day with a variety of exciting workshops, crafting sessions and showcases. Creative Together, a co-produced centre for adults with support needs, will be hosting a full day event based on this year’s International Women’s Day theme of ‘Inspiring Inclusion’. The event…
LGBTQ+ History Month happens every year in February with the aim to claim the LGBTQ+ community's past, celebrate its present and create its future. Members of our LGBTQ+ Network have shared with us their most influential queer and trans icons throughout time. Read on to learn all about a Motorsports…
