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Fifteen years ago, I entered the world of software training. Freshly armed with a laptop, copious handouts, and a projector the size of a microwave;

Over the last few weeks, like so many around the country, I have joined in celebrating our key workers who have worked tirelessly trying to get us through this challenging and devastating COVID-19 pandemic.

I firmly believe that if nothing else comes out of this disruptive time, it will be an enhanced awareness of each other and the often invisible world of care.

The theme for Mental Health Awareness Week this year is kindness; something that we all appreciate but it can be difficult to define.

For everyone the last couple of months has been a rollercoaster of emotions and experiences, trying to adjust to lockdown life and living in the global Corona Virus pandemic.

More than four in five adult social care services are currently either rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC.

While the fact that the vast majority of care services continues to excel amidst a funding and recruitment crisis is a cause of celebration,

The subject of loneliness and mental health has been at the forefront of discussions in adult social care. We have explored the topic of loneliness and come across a few options to help combat loneliness such as au pairing and Homeshare schemes.

I feel as though I was part of one of the last generations to experience childhood with limited access to the world of social media.

Faced with a negative public perception fuelled by endless horror stories and poorly paid staff the care sector has a recruitment crisis.