This year, teams at Creative Support joined the National Diversity Awards 2026 for its 15th year recognising people who go above and beyond. On Friday 18th September, grassroots organisations, inclusive businesses, and astounding individuals alike came together to enjoy a spectacular night at the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral. The night was…
Chris in Stoke-on-Trent has always shown resilience and determination, but especially so in this life-changing past year. Since joining Creative Support in summer 2025, Chris has shown great tenacity when faced with health challenges and a difficult recovery following his leg amputation in early 2026. Chris told us all about…
The fourth instalment of our ‘What Makes a Great Support Worker?’ series takes us to Warrington in the North West, to meet Jenny and her Support Worker Louise. Jenny is a fun-loving and incredibly sociable person, who always bumps into someone she knows when she’s out and about, from bus…
We’re reintroducing our ‘I’ Statements this autumn! This month, we’re looking at the important relationships in our lives. As we approach the cooler months, it’s important to reflect on the people who have made an impact in our lives throughout the year. The journal is a super helpful resource to…
On Thursday 3rd September 2026, the EDI Team held an inclusive ‘Hate Crime Awareness’ event for people we support and staff across central Manchester. The event was part-funded by a Manchester Community Central grant of £1,000. EDI Engagement Lead Kizzy Green has reflected on the session, the importance of raising…
Recent research from King’s College London found that, according to data from the Office for National Statistics and the LeDeR Programme, people with a ‘profound intellectual disability’ are dying 24 years earlier than the wider population in the UK. This is an alarming statistic, particularly as 40% of these deaths…
