“What do I buy for Mother’s Day?” Mother’s Day is Just Around the Corner—Show Your Appreciation Without Breaking the Bank! Mother’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate the incredible motherly figure in your life. Whether it’s your mum, grandma, or another special caregiver, they deserve to be spoiled—and you don’t have to spend a …
January can be a tough month financially, with Christmas spending catching up and the temptation of seasonal sales all around. Taking control of your finances now can set you up for a more stable year ahead. Here’s a simple guide to help you manage your money effectively this January. Getting to Know Your Finances Taking …
Raj Johal, Liz Blacklock, and Katie Coffey delivered a compelling talk about how they are coming together to support the social care sector in being valued by the community. These driving forces behind this innovation were admired for their commitment to enhancing verification processes and ensuring care workers feel seen and appreciated. Liz Blacklock, CEO …
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On November 18th, Blue Sky Brokers officially launched The Blue Sky Social Care Card at the House of Commons, marking a significant milestone for the social care sector for Carers Rights Day. This initiative, designed to recognise, reward, and support both paid and unpaid carers, seeks to unify the sector and provide practical benefits to …
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According to new research from the University of Sheffield and Carers’ charity, Carers UK, the value of unpaid care in England and Wales is now nearing the equivalent of a second NHS. Unpaid carers save the government £162bn every year. They compared this to an estimated £164bn in funding for the NHS during 2020-21. The …
Firstly, what is burnout? “Burnout is a state of physical and emotional exhaustion. It can occur when you experience long-term stress.” Why is Burnout so common within The Social Care Sector? Those in the Social Care Sector, are working a high stress, high demand, mostly thankless job where they are interacting with vulnerable individuals daily. …
What is #SuperSocialCareStaff day? #SuperSocialCareStaff is a day in March to celebrate the vital work done by the care sector. The Covid pandemic highlighted the inequality in public awareness of the contribution made by people working hard in the Care Sector. For years, social care workers had been crying out for recognition for the vital …
