What is braille? “Blind people must be treated as equals, and communication is the way this can be brought about” – Louis Braille Braille is type of communication made up of raised dots which can be used by visually impaired or blind people to read and write. Contrary to…
Hundreds of years ago, long before we wrote books, we told stories to our friends and family out loud. Stories are as old as human language itself, and people would gather to hear these stories and pass them down through generations. This method of storytelling is as old as they…
We spoke with Team Leader and Manager Toni in Manchester, who recently won Manager of the Year in the Made in Manchester Awards! She’s told us about her Creative Support journey, and how it felt to win the coveted award. “I’ve worked for Creative Support for ten years now,” explained…
Hollie from our HR team was recently awarded the HR Professional of the Year at this year’s Made in Manchester Awards! She spoke to us about her work and how it felt to be recognised on such a platform as the MIMA's “I’m one of the HR Coordinators in the…
Tuesday 8th March marks International Women’s Day, and this year’s theme is ‘Break the Bias’. The official International Women’s Day organisation explained the meaning behind the theme, saying: ‘Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world…
March is our Storytelling Month! We’d love as many people as possible to get involved to help make this a really magical, interactive month. We want to help everyone tell their story - in their own way. Do you have a knack for writing stories or poems? Do you like…
By Rebecca from the LGBTQ+ Network Football has the power to bring us together. These are the words that I remind myself of over and over; that football is for everyone. The Rainbow Laces campaign began when Stonewall UK looked to fight homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia in sport. Stonewall claim…
The Great Outdoors Grant is now open! We are providing over 100 individual grants of £30 to buy or put towards clothing or equipment for outdoor activities. Spending time outside can positively effect your wellbeing, from improving your mood and reducing stress to increasing your confidence and self-esteem to…
Finally, after years of ‘will they, won’t they?’, we are so excited to announce we have officially launched the Creative Support Instagram! Check us out @crtvspprt for all of your gram updates, and give us a follow to see what we have planned. Get an extra sneak peek into the…
In 2022 we celebrated our 30th birthday, and we made it a milestone to remember! We wanted as many of our staff and the people we support to join us in our celebrations, and so we held six very special events all across the country. Here you can read our…
