@myhomelifeuk.bsky.social
We support quality of life in adult social care – through professional support and development programmes for care leaders, connecting care services to communities, and ongoing research. Part of City St George's, University of London. myhomelife.org.uk
This month, inspiring Black leaders across care shared with us what true inclusion means in practice.
As #BlackHistoryMonth wraps up, we’re celebrating every story, every voice, every moment of pride.
Read more on our blog 👇
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Care leader adds thoughts to a poster saying Thrive Actively
"A very good session full of knowledge and advice. It really made me think about how I can support my team to think of ways to help each individual resident to thrive and live a fulfilling life whilst in our care."
👇 Sign-up to our next Thriving workshop on Nov 19:
myhomelife.org.uk/online-works...
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we asked care professionals to share what inclusion means to them.
Read their reflections in our latest blog 👇
myhomelife.org.uk/black-histor...
#InclusiveCare #RepresentationMatters #MHLEVoices
Calling all care home leaders!
Join us online on Wed 19 Nov (12–2pm) to explore the 6 ‘Thriving’ themes from the UK’s largest care home qualitative study. You’ll also:
✨ Learn how to apply them in your service
✨ Take away practical, CQC-aligned tools
Sign up: myhomelife.org.uk/online-works...
Read more on how our Professional Support and Development programme is helping care leaders in Essex: myhomelife.org.uk/celebrating-...
15.10.2025 15:37 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Lisa:
“I restructured my growing team into smaller groups and introduced regular meetings.
The programme helped me spot stress early and support my staff better.”
#TeamWellbeing
Ru:
“I’ve learned to listen without judgment, ask open-ended questions, and create space for my team to reflect and grow.
Supervisions are now longer and more meaningful — staff feel heard and valued.”
#CareLeadership #WellbeingInCare
We asked participants from our Professional Support and Development Programme in Essex, Cohort 39 how the programme impacted them.
Here's what they had to say 👇
#MHLE #PSDP #CareLeadership #SocialCare
Lesley’s response is a powerful reminder of why investing in leadership, connection, and wellbeing in social care matters. See Lesley’s full video: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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“We know how challenging and isolating care leadership can be. This programme helps build vital connections, leadership skills, and a sense of support — it’s our way of giving back.”
Essex Council has been working with My Home Life England since 2009. We asked Lesley Cruickshank, Quality Innovation Manager, why they continue to commission our Professional Support and Development Programmes.
Here’s what she said 👇
Hear how our 'Thriving in Residential Care' research is supporting people and care teams, improving service quality, influencing CQC ratings & shaping future care provision.
Join our webinar 20th Oct with @ncfcareforum.bsky.social and @surreycc.gov.uk
www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/events/how-c...
We've celebrated 2 more cohorts of our Professional Support & Development programme in Essex, working with 25 leaders from a range of care services
Outcomes included improved leadership, team dynamics, care culture & ability to meet CQC requirements
@essex.gov.uk
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Dr Sally Nieman's piece for @basw-uk.bsky.social highlights how ageist attitudes affect the way care homes are seen by both social workers and wider society, and calls for us to 'make the invisible visible' & support social workers to have a greater presence in care homes
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14 members of the My Home Life England core team and facilitator network
Facilitators, forward-thinking, and fresh ideas!
We had a fantastic session bringing together our core team with some of our facilitator network – who make our projects and programmes happen.
We reflected on what's going well, what we might improve, and shared creative ideas to shape future work.
Join our webinar with @ncfcareforum.bsky.social 20th Oct to hear how our 'Thriving in Residential Care' research can improve service quality & influence CQC ratings.
+ Sarah @surreycc.gov.uk will share how its shaping their future care home provision.
👇
www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/events/how-c...
Great to meet with fellow trustees for a board meeting of My Home Life Charity @myhomelifeuk.bsky.social
at @citystgeorges.bsky.social
💜 It’s been a week-long celebration of the skill, empathy and dedication care workers bring every day. Head over to our blog to read stories celebrating the impact of care workers:
🔗 myhomelife.org.uk/professional-care-workers-week-celebrating-the-skills-and-stories-of-our-care-workforce
This week we’re shining a light on care workers — the people who bring skill, compassion, and dignity into care every day.
In our blog, we’ve shared real voices and stories from the frontline. Take a moment to read and celebrate them: myhomelife.org.uk/professional...
#ProfessionalCareWorkersWeek
Dr Bethany Morgan Brett presenting our Thriving in Residential Care research
Dr Bethany Morgan Brett and Dr Julie Vissers
Our research lead Bethany went to Belgium's KU Leuven University to examine Dr Vissers’ PhD thesis, & also presented our ‘Thriving in Residential Care’ research.
It was interesting to hear how care provision differs between the UK & Belgium, and to explore what Thriving can mean for care practice.
Our Programme Manager Sharon presenting
Our Programme Manager Sharon presenting about My Home Life England
An over-shoulder shot of a lady intently reading a My Home Life England flyer
Great to be at the South East Social Care Alliance Annual Conference recently.
Our Programme Manager Sharon spoke about the important role that professional development plays in supporting high quality leadership and empowering the workforce, as well as the benefits of international recruitment.
Inside a care home lounge, an older lady dressed in a grey cardigan and seated in a wheelchair, smiles alongside a carer in her blue uniform. the carer has her hand on the lady's shoulder and is also smiling to camera
It's September and we're gearing up for an exciting few months ahead:
We're continuing to deliver our Professional Support and Development Programmes to leaders across the country.
We're speaking at conferences, webinars & events.
Later this autumn we'll be launching new research – so stay tuned!
Development Board Member - Fraser Rickatson Fraser is Policy Manager at Care England. He leads Care England’s work on funding, workforce, and reform, shaping national debates and influencing government policy, as well as directing the organisation’s media and public affairs strategy. Committed to long-term reform, Fraser works to secure the stability providers need to continue delivering high-quality, compassionate care.
Fraser shares: “I was drawn to join My Home Life England’s Board because I hugely admire the organisation’s unique approach to championing care.” “My hope is to bring my policy and advocacy experience to strengthen My Home Life England’s voice, but also to learn from its incredible community of leaders and practitioners.” “I want to play a part in ensuring that social care is celebrated for its humanity, compassion, and resilience, while also helping to build a system that gives providers the stability they need to keep delivering outstanding care.”
Meet Fraser Rickatson - our new Development Board member!
Fraser is currently Policy Manager at Care England.
Hear Fraser's passion and vision for social care, commitment to long-term reform, and what he hopes to achieve through his new role on our Board.
👉 myhomelife.org.uk/fraser-ricka...
Welcome to our new Board member, Fraser Rickatson!
As Policy Manager at Care England, Fraser leads on funding, workforce, and reform, shaping national debates & influencing gov policy.
"I hugely admire My Home Life England’s unique approach to championing care."
myhomelife.org.uk/fraser-ricka...
In blog 3/3, Dr Sally Nieman shares practical ideas for reframing the role of social workers in care homes from assessors to allies.
- Achieved by moving beyond statutory, transactional tasks, to a stronger, more intentional and relationship-centred involvement 👇
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In blog 2/3, Dr Sally Nieman draws on her PhD research to explore the barriers that shape relationships between social workers & care homes.
Transactional Analysis can help shift dynamics away from hierarchical interactions towards adult-to-adult collaboration 👇
myhomelife.org.uk/building-col...
Social workers often have limited involvement with older people once they've moved to a care home.
But research suggests they have a vital role to play.
In blog 1 of 3, our research intern Dr Sally Nieman calls for a change in attitudes and practice 👇
myhomelife.org.uk/why-we-shoul...
The impact of our Cheshire West and Cheshire programme on the Care Leaders, plus the wider impact on their Care Services
Programme outcome: Increased confidence and self-awareness Change in practice: More emotionally intelligent leadership Clearer, calmer decision-making Impact on care service: More consistent, reassuring care Stronger relationships with people receiving care and support
Programme outcome: Leaders empowering and trusting their teams Change in practice: Staff feeling ownership and taking the initiative Less dependence on the manager Impact on care service: Increased attentiveness Faster, more proactive responses to the needs of people receiving care and support
Programme outcome: Teams reflect, talk, and solve problems together Change in practice: Improved team communication and engagement Impact on care service: Smoother day-to-day support People receiving care and support feel safer and more involved
📈 Really positive impact data from our Cheshire West & Chester programme!
More confident and relational leadership led to more engaged and self sufficient teams
Those receiving care & support received more proactive, consistent and compassionate care, and a more positive overall care environment
Coming up at Home Care Research Forum 24 Sept 2025, 2-4pm #hcrf
Rebekah Luff: Leadership in Home Care Services – What works well? @myhomelifeuk.bsky.social
& Lesley Williamson - PALLDEM-Homecare: Homecare workers providing end-of-life care for people with dementia
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/home-...
Great to work with Cheshire West and Chester Council, and support these brilliant social care leaders through our Professional Support and Development Programme.
More relational, confident leadership led to a positive ripple effect through their care services.
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An older lady living in a care home is seated in a care home lounge. She wears a white jacket, floral top and glasses. She is smiling at a care assistant, who has leaned in and smiles at the camera.
👋 Hello Bluesky!
We support quality of life in adult social care, through:
- Professional Support and Development Programmes that empower the care workforce.
- Supporting stronger connections between care services and local communities.
- Research to support the sector.
Web: myhomelife.org.uk
