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A problem shared
Our CEO, Sarah, reflects on how a "problem shared is a problem halved" and notes how the solutions to our problems are often in the places that we least expect.
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A time to breathe
As mental health awareness week comes to an end, Sarah reflects on the importance of connecting with nature and allowing ourselves to breathe.
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International Women's Day
To celebrate the achievements of women in social care, we asked inspirational women in our organisation to share what they are most proud of.
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What is Supported Loving?
In 2009 Choice Support sponsored me to start a PhD. I understood then that the amount of work involved meant that I would be thinking of little else for years, so I knew I had to choose a topic that was important to me.
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The best of times
"Always remember you matter. You're important and you're loved, and bring to this world things that nobody else can." Sarah Maguire, our CEO, leaves us with a final quotation for 2020.
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The spirit of the season
Season's greetings from Choice Support's CEO, Sarah Maguire, and all Directors and Trustees.
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Helping to end hair discrimination
Choice Support is delighted to be adopting the Halo Code and joining the fight against race-based hair discrimination.
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A chocolate can make all the difference
"Kind gifts are not just about money, or expense, or even acknowledgement," says Sarah Maguire, our CEO, in her vlog this week, "It’s those random acts of kindness, the ones you weren’t expecting that often touches the most deeply."
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Dust away the cobwebs
“Sometimes music is the only medicine the heart and soul needs.” Sarah Maguire, our CEO encourages everyone to think about their musical moments.
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Equality in words and actions
Our CEO reflects on a comment from one of Choice Support's Trustees. Sarah says, "The truth is that none of us can do what we do without each other and so we need to remember that we are colleagues with equal importance and standing."
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New Skills for Care guidance on relationships
Skills for Care, supported by the Care Quality Commission, have just published new guidance called, ‘Supporting people who need care and support to have meaningful and safe relationships.’
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Does curiosity always kill the cat?
In her vlog this week, Sarah Maguire, our CEO, ponders whether it might be better if we were more curious about our neighbours...
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