Yesterday was a big day for awards!🤩 At the Yorkshire Great British Care Awards, we were up for 3 nominations - winning Care Innovator and being highly commended for Care Employer🎉 We also celebrated Clare at the National Care Awards for her Area Manager of the Year nomination🌟 Well done, teams!👏

Today, to mark #TrusteesWeek, people we support were delighted to welcome some of our Trustees into their homes! Trustees Kathryn Marsden and Sue Tunmore visited services across the North West, while in the South, Trustee Imogen Shillito visited five of our services 🤩 Thank you to our Trustees👏

What To Do is Community Integrated Care’s accessible activities platform, co-produced with and for the people they support. 👇Here's what is coming up in November: https://www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/members-news/coming-up-on-what-to-do/ #Forpeoplenotforprofit #SocialCare

This weekend was full of ✨sparkles✨ for colleagues and people we support up in Aberdeenshire. Saturday night marked the return of our annual Sparkles Ball – and we celebrated an incredible 25 years of the event! 🥳🎉 Here are just a few highlights so far…📸

🎉 It's #TrusteesWeek and we're celebrating with exciting news - we’re thrilled to welcome Kathryn Marsden to our Board of Trustees! 🙌 With over 35 years in social care, Kathryn brings incredible expertise and insight to our charity. 📰 Read more: www.communityintegratedcare.co.uk/news/we-welc...

We’re delighted to share that our Brickfields team won the Housing with Care Award at tonight’s #GBCareAwards! 🎖️ Supporting people to move out of institutional settings and into their very own homes, the team have provided truly life-changing support. Congratulations, Brickfields!

This evening, our colleagues are delighted to be attending the #GBCareAwards West Midlands ceremony! 🏆 We’re up for three amazing awards, celebrating the exceptional support that our colleagues provide across the region 🙌 Keep your fingers crossed for us! 🤞

Community Integrated Care Launches Bold New Five-Year Strategy: ‘Best Lives, Bolder’ Setting Out a Powerful Vision for the Future of the Organisation Read More here: https://ow.ly/VWcX50XjCaO #Forpeoplenotforprofit #CommunityIntegratedCare #SocialCare

🏆Beth’s dedicated support team have won the ‘Outstanding Complex Care Provider’ award at the Neurological and Complex Care Awards! 🎉 The team have gone above and beyond to support Beth, empowering her to live with renewed confidence every day 🙌

This Black History Month, we’re proud to spotlight voices that inspire change and lead with purpose 🙌 🗣️Elvina, one of our incredible Service Leaders, shares a powerful message on the importance of reflection, representation, and resilience during #BlackHistoryMonth

🎥 Don’t just listen to us… Our new strategy is built around four bold pillars - Excellence, Reach, Influence and Enabling - but what do they really mean in action? Hear directly from the people who matter most - the incredible people we support. #BestLivesBolder

We’re proud to launch our new accessible strategy website hub - a bold step forward in sharing our vision, our values and the incredible work that drives us every day. 🔗 Visit the site now: www.BestLivesBolder.co.uk

What is a strategy anyway? The people we support have taken centre stage in our brand-new film, celebrating the launch of our ambitious five-year strategy - Best Lives, Bolder. 🎥 Watch Part One now and discover what Best Lives, Bolder means to the people who inspire us every day #BestLivesBolder

This week, we’re proud to launch Best Lives, Bolder - our new five-year strategy. Find out more 👉 www.BestLivesBolder.co.uk #BestLivesBolder

👀 Something Bold is coming...

We wish a #HappyDiwali to all of our colleagues, people we support and their loved ones who are celebrating! ✨ #FestivalOfLights

We were pleased to welcome @harpreetuppalmp.bsky.social to our Sandy Mount Extra Care service recently, alongside colleagues and the people we support 🙌 Her visit was a meaningful recognition of the work our teams do every day to help people live the best lives possible👏 📰Read the full story here👇

Today is World Mental Health Day, and this year’s theme - Access to Services - reminds us how vital it is to have the right support. To mark the day, we’re sharing Chris's story, someone we proudly support. This is a moving reminder of how access to the right services can truly transform lives 🙌

👏 We’re excited to share that our CEO, Jim Kane, has been named a finalist in the prestigious Social Care Top 30 awards! The Social Care Top 30 recognises individuals who are shaping the future of care through leadership, innovation, and influence. 🔗 bit.ly/4o8S1PJ

This week, the government announced a £500 million investment to establish the first-ever Fair Pay Agreement (FPA) for care workers and launched a consultation on how it will be implemented. Our CEO Jim Kane shares their thoughts... Read our full response: bit.ly/3ID5xvV

Proud to sponsor our partners at @vodgmembership.bsky.social at the #LabConf25 last night 🤝highlighting the importance of inclusion, lived experience, and the future of social care 🌟#LabConf25 Fantastic to have Chris, a person we support, share his inspirational journey with our charity!

What a fantastic evening at the Charity Times Awards ✨ Whilst we may not have taken home a trophy, we were proud to be shortlisted amongst so many incredible organisations! 👏

This evening we’re proud to be at the 2025 Charity Times Awards where we’re shortlisted for Charity of the Year! 💫 Our Managing Director, Edd Terrey is joined by some of our incredible colleagues to celebrate 🥳 Wish us luck! ✨ @charitytimes.bsky.social

We're proud to be shortlisted for two prestigious accolades at the Neurological and Complex Care Awards, hosted by Care Talk Magazine. 🏆Beth’s Team - Outstanding Complex Care Provider 🏆Clare McMurchie - Care Manager of the Year Congratulations to both for their incredible dedication and hard work!

As #NationalInclusionWeek draws to a close, we’re reflecting on the importance of inclusion, as one of our charity’s founding values. ❤️ At Community Integrated Care, we believe wholeheartedly in celebrating diversity and encourage everyone to join us in standing for inclusion, every day. 📢

🏛️ We were invited for Afternoon Tea at the House of Lords yesterday to celebrate the first anniversary of The Care Workers' Charity Advisory Board and Champions Project! Amandajane Swann, Support Worker and Advisory Board member, joined the event alongside our Head of Operations, James Brind 🎉

On Friday we opened the doors to Ash View, launching our brand-new Extra Care service in Huddersfield 🏠! It was an honour to welcome the Mayor of Kirklees to celebrate with us👏. Thank you to @kirkleescouncil.bsky.social for helping bring Ash View to life! Read the full story📰 bit.ly/3VkgfKt

📣Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay and today we stand together to raise awareness and remind everyone that you are not alone. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. 💬 Talking saves lives. If you or someone you know is struggling - there’s always someone ready to listen.

We’re celebrating #ScotLDWeek25! 🎉 This year’s theme is ‘I Am Here’, highlighting the importance of recognising the talents and achievements of people with learning disabilities. We'll be shining a light on some of the incredible people we support in Scotland and how we’re celebrating this year. 💫

☀️ Kieran from Inverness recently enjoyed a sunny day out in Mallaig with his family. He loved spotting all the boats with his mum and siblings! 🚤 At our charity, we pride ourselves on forging strong relationships with families to support their loved one and create memorable, meaningful memories.

Neil, who is supported in Nottingham, had the best time at Woodside Riding School, reuniting with his favourite horse, Diego and enjoying a peaceful hack around Bestwood Country Park 🐴

Love singing and music? Join us at 6pm on Wednesday 3rd September for 'Welcome to Opera' – with a world-class opera star! ✨ Listen to some amazing songs ✨ Try fun vocal warm-ups and exercises used by professionals ✨ No experience needed Join the session for free on What-To-Do.co.uk 🎤

🐎A day at the races! Alistair and Liam, who we support in Aberdeen, had a fantastic trip to Perth Races. They loved picking out their favourite horses – and Liam was over the moon when his choice came 3rd in the second race! 🎉

🎙️ After hearing about Service Leader Gill’s inspiring efforts to bring Carnival to the doorstep of the people she supports - BBC Radio Leicester spoke with her this morning 🤩 Listen to the full interview here- 🎥 youtu.be/21jZA3JsaRI

🗣️“Community Integrated Care really helps me live the life I want to live” Chris’s journey shows the real impact of our work👇 Watch his story about finding support at our Extra Care service after losing his partner, and why our approach works for him - 🎥 youtu.be/Z4cFXJKytgI

Inspired by our new partnership with British Cycling, we joined forces with Wheels for All to give the people we support a taster session of accessible cycling at their Springfield Park hub!🚴‍♂️ A huge thank you to Wheels for All for helping us create such a brilliant experience!🌟

Jo, who we support in Leicester, recently had an incredible time at Caribbean carnival! 🎉 We love seeing the people we support embracing new experiences and getting actively involved in their local community!

This is what happens when the influence of British Cycling meets one of the UK’s biggest social care charities - a groundbreaking day of inclusion and social impact for people who draw on care and support! 🚴‍♂️✨ 🎥 youtu.be/XkiiK-Yzdvk @britishcycling.org.uk

We were delighted to welcome @vikkislademp.bsky.social to one of our support services in Bournemouth, recently🏡 It was a fantastic opportunity for colleagues and the people we support to show Vikki around their home, and showcase the impact that our charity and social care has on their lives!

Last week, we were proud to film at our Inspire by Community Integrated Care service in Stonehaven, supporting the Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment in Scotland. We were thrilled to welcome Edel Harris OBE and colleagues from @scottishgov.bsky.social 📰Read more bit.ly/4lf4eAm

People we support and colleagues have been having lots of fun at Temple Court over the past few weeks, making the most of the beautiful weather!☀️ Sue had a fantastic time exploring the strawberry fields at Dell Quay PYO – plenty of smiles, sunshine and strawbs along the way!🍓

Darryl had an unforgettable time at West Midland Safari Park, staying in one of the incredible Cheetah Lodges! Being close to a wild, majestic animal was deeply connecting🐾 From seeing the animals up close to falling asleep surrounded by the wild, it was a dream experience🐈

Amy is celebrating 15 amazing years at Costa Coffee!! With the right support, she’s truly living her best life, doing what she loves and thriving at work 🙌 Through our vocational service, we’re proud to support people in accessing meaningful job opportunities👇 bit.ly/4lJTGd7

We’re hiring a Head of Influencing, Policy & Public Affairs! Join us to lead national policy work, champion equality and fair pay in social care! 📍Nationwide (monthly Head Office visits) 💼Full-time, permanent 👉Click the link to apply bit.ly/4lvnCKz ⭐Apply by 8th August 2025!

⚽Meet England & Liverpool FC legend, Gemma Bonner! Join us for games, chats & fun as we celebrate the UEFA Women's Football EURO 2025 – all abilities welcome! 📅Wednesday 16th July at 6pm Don’t miss your chance to meet Gemma🙌

Yesterday, we welcomed @kimjohnsonmp.bsky.social to one of our support services! ☀️ It was a pleasure to show her the incredible work our teams do - and the talents of the people we support. Thank you Kim, for your time and your commitment to our sector🙌

🌿Are you looking to create your own sensory garden? Join us and @rspbengland.bsky.social for a FREE webinar on creating accessible gardens! 💡Get step-by-step tips and practical solutions for common challenges like cost and up-keep Sign up here: www.communityintegratedcare.co.uk/garden

🗣️ Big news from Parliament: the 10-Year Health Plan sets bold goals - but action is what counts. Our charity are ready to partner with government and care leaders to make real change happen! Read our response and explore our #UnfairToCare campaign here: tr.ee/iVEUvVa6zW

This is social impact in motion 🙌 Together with @britishcycling.org.uk 🚴‍♂️, the people we support, Olympians, elite athletes, and leaders came together to create meaningful artworks that unite our charity's mission with British Cycling’s vision of bringing the Joy of Cycling to Everyone 🤩

1/5 📣 The government have appeared to make concessions on the benefits bill but now a new report by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, has found that despite benefit cuts reportedly being proposed as a way of encouraging people into work, there is a significant lack of “disability confident” roles.