A #socialcare Community Benefit Society creating opportunities for happiness for people with learning disabilities, mental health needs and autistic people.
After careful consideration, Choice Support have made the decision to stop posting on this site as we have seen an increase in content that does not align with our values. To stay up to date on all things Choice Support, you can find us on other platforms. bit.ly/4gNtoo2
Whether you have a celebration/holiday/festival or not, this time of year inspires family, charity, and well wishes. We hope you find joy in however you may spend your winter.
We would also like to say merry Christmas to all who celebrate, best wishes for any other festival you may be celebrating, and happy winter if you aren’t celebrating at all.
Our special edition newsletter came out last week so be sure to check your inbox if you missed it. If you’re not signed up to the newsletter you can do so here: choicesupport.org.uk/newslet…
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The impact of the 2025 Budget is catastrophic. 1 in 5 care providers are at risk of collapse.
Chancellor we need £2 billion more to #SaveSocialCare.
#ProvidersUnite
You can now read our latest report on diversity and inclusion. Find out what we are doing to ensure Choice Support remains a safe and inclusive workplace for all employees. choicesupport.org.uk/uploads…#SupportWork#SocialCare
Today is #HumanRightsDay - the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Together with 70 orgs from across the UK, we're calling on the Prime Minister & political leaders to stand up for all our human rights.
Read the letter: bihr.org.uk/HRD24
In our latest news story, we reflect on our 40th anniversary year, while Deputy Chief Executive, Mark Ferry, looks to the future and tells us what you can expect from Choice Support in 2025. Click here for story:bit.ly/3ZlojvX#SocialCare#SupportWork#Blogs
The winter issue of our quarterly newsletter will be a little special this year. Up to double the amount of content in a special holiday edition. You can sign-up here to make sure you get your copy in December: choicesupport.org.uk/newslet…#Christmas2024#HolidaySeason#SocialCare
Do you have questions about #Safeguarding? Or your care and support plans? AccessAva is here to help. Designed by @AccessCharity1, AccessAva has information on a range of topics and can help you get the support you need. Chat with AccessAva today: choicesupport.org.uk/about-u…
In recognition of #TransAwarenessWeek, we want to share a brilliant Easy Read resource by @Choice_Support about what it means to be transgender and issues you or someone you know may face. Please be aware that this #EasyRead contains nudity: bit.ly/3Cisb9e
Last week we announced that our Chief Executive Officer, Sarah Maguire, will be retiring at the end of April 2025. Read what she and Chair of the Board, Oliver Mills, have to say on this: choicesupport.org.uk/about-u…
Have you completed the Oliver McGowan Learning Disabilities and Autism Training yet? If not, you can book with Choice Support: choicesupport.org.uk/oliver-…
To find out more about this training, hear what our Experts have to say: choicesupport.org.uk/about-u…
We are continually trying to improve diversity and inclusion at Choice Support. We are proud to say we now have the most diverse Board in our history. In 2025, we will have the first female Chair of the Board. Find out more about our new Chair here: choicesupport.org.uk/about-u…
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The application for the new Choice Support Chief Executive Officer is now available on our website. If you think you’ve got the necessary skills, check out the recruitment pack to see if you’re what we’re looking for. choicesupport.org.uk/ceo-app…#SupportWorkJobs#SocialCareJobs
Will you be attending the Learning Disability England Conference in #Manchester next year? The theme for 2025 is Good Lives: Stronger, Louder, Together! Be part of action towards #GoodLives for people with learning disabilities. Book a place today: tinyurl.com/3p8mcx2m
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