When the North East planned an afternoon of activities after receiving their ‘Sporty Summer Celebration grant’ of up to £800, the turnout was amazing. Around 30 of our services and 60 people from across the region gathered at Harton Welfare Club in South Shields on a bright, clear Wednesday morning.…
1.2 million women in the UK report experiencing domestic violence each year according to the Office for National Statistics, although the real figures are likely to be much higher. According to research, women experiencing domestic abuse are more likely to experience mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD 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! Melanie's Birthday Wish Melanie’s birthday wish came true…
Did you know our brains shrink as we get older? The human brain begins to lose memory and cognitive skills by your late 20s, but there are ways you can train your brain and keep it active! It’s the Year of Living Well, and this month we’ll be looking at…
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! Bedford Celebrates Eid In Bedford, everyone joined staff…
Many of us have heard of the ‘glass ceiling’; a term used to describe an invisible barrier that prevents women and other minorities from reaching senior positions in an organisation. However, research shows that long before hitting the glass ceiling, women face a ‘broken rung’. A broken rung is a…
Back in April we launched our 500 Words Competition, giving our staff the opportunity to share their stories and write from the heart, for the chance to win £500. Staff were asked to write 300-500 words about their time at Creative Support, and our panel of judges had the tough…
Business Support Office Natalie Beatty recently joined Creative Support from the education sector. She shares her thoughts on the lack of support for neurodivergent children in school. There is a social disparity in the educational experiences of autistic people versus their neurotypical peers. I have worked in secondary schools and…
New Year, New Career! Why not consider a change, and switch to a rewarding career in care? As we bring in 2023, we’ve chatted to some of our staff about their journeys into the care sector. From dinner ladies, to beauticians, to chefs, no matter how different their industries seemed,…
Good maternal healthcare is integral to ensuring the best possible outcomes for expecting mothers and their children. The UK’s maternal care is overall considered ‘very safe’ by organisation MBRRACE UK, but sadly not for everyone. There is a significant racial disparity between maternal healthcare for Black women, who are four…
