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When is your home not a home?

In her vlog this week Sarah describes the valuable experience she has gained from caring for her mother who has dementia.

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Lifting the voice of support workers

In her vlog this week Sarah Maguire supports the professionalism of the support worker role...

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The Peter Parker principle

“With great power comes great responsibility,” Sarah reflects on the meaning of Peter Parker's quote in her Friday vlog this week.

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Real life and soap operas

Sarah Maguire, our CEO, talks about her love of soap operas and how they were some of the first examples of TV programs in the 60's and 70's which attempted to show people with disabilities living independent lives.

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Do you hear me?

Sarah Maguire, our CEO, reflects on the difference between listening and hearing. “It can feel like we are constantly bombarded with messages, with news and information…”

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Doing and being

Sarah Maguire, our CEO starts her vlog this week asking the question, "whatever your role in social care, my guess is that you spend a lot of time ‘doing’ stuff?"

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Helpful resources

More helpful resources for people themselves , their staff and families on sex and relationships.

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Work that matters

How do we continue to do what matters and keep reminding ourselves that we can each make a huge difference? Sarah's vlog this week acknowledges the challenges facing those working in social care.

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Missing the ‘floordrobe!’

It's the time of year when young adults are leaving home for the first time to study. Our CEO, Sarah Maguire, in her Friday vlog appreciates the importance of keeping connected, for all families everywhere, whatever their circumstances.

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A few of my favourite things

Sarah shares her favourite things this week, which may be small, but they make a big difference to her. What are yours? If you support someone do you know what theirs are?

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