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Sometimes leadership is reflected in the questions you ask, the responsibility you take on, and the way people respond t...
17/06/2026

Sometimes leadership is reflected in the questions you ask, the responsibility you take on, and the way people respond to you.

Many people working in care already demonstrate leadership qualities every day without recognising them as such.

If any of these signs sound familiar and if you've been thinking about your next step in care, then our upcoming free Zoom session will help you explore what progression, leadership, and business ownership can look like.

đź“… 20th June 2026
⏰ 10am
đź“Ť Online via Zoom

Register via the link in our Story/Bio.

We are delighted to congratulate Tricia Pereira on being recognised in the King's Honours List and awarded an OBE for se...
17/06/2026

We are delighted to congratulate Tricia Pereira on being recognised in the King's Honours List and awarded an OBE for services to social work and social care.

This recognition reflects the impact of a leader who has consistently championed equity, inclusion, and excellence across the sector, helping to shape a stronger future for both the workforce and the communities it serves.

As a member of the Black Women in Care Advisory Board, Tricia continues to support our mission through her expertise and leadership across the sector.

We were also honoured to recognise her contribution in 2024 when she received our Outstanding Leader of the Year Award for her exceptional leadership in social care.

Her commitment to driving positive change continues to inspire many across health and social care, and we are thrilled to see her contributions recognised at a national level.

Congratulations, Tricia, on this well-deserved honour.

15/06/2026

Are you ready to this July?

We are coming together to celebrate carers, support their wellbeing, and shine a light on the vital role they play in our communities.

The countdown is on, and we can't wait to share what's in store đź’™

Who's joining us?

There’s a growing reality affecting sponsored care workers across the UK, and many of those impacted are doing so quietl...
12/06/2026

There’s a growing reality affecting sponsored care workers across the UK, and many of those impacted are doing so quietly, without their experiences being fully captured or understood.

When a Sponsor Licence is suspended or revoked, it doesn’t just affect employers... It affects people, their immigration status, their jobs, their families, and in many cases, their ability to continue working in the care sector.

Black Women in Care (BWIC) is conducting a survey to better understand these experiences directly from those affected.

This evidence can inform policy conversations, strengthen advocacy, and highlight the real impact on the adult social care workforce.

If you have been affected by a Sponsor Licence Suspension or Revocation, we want to hear from you.

Take part in the survey here: (SEE LINK IN BIO)

12/06/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions in health and social care is that the people making the greatest impact should simply keep going.

Keep giving. Keep supporting. Keep carrying responsibilities. Keep finding solutions. Keep showing up... And many actually do.

But even the most dedicated professionals need support, opportunities, rest, development and space to grow, because sustainability is not just about organisations, services or systems.

It's about people... The nurses, support workers, care professionals, managers, leaders, trainers, consultants and advocates whose work makes a difference every day.

When we talk about sustainable careers in care, sustainable leadership and sustainable care communities, we're really talking about creating conditions where people can continue making an impact without constantly sacrificing themselves in the process.

The work matters. The people doing the work matter too.

If this resonates with you, save this post and share it with someone whose contribution deserves recognition.

For the third year running, the campaign returns this July.What started as a simple act of solidarity has grown into a...
05/06/2026

For the third year running, the campaign returns this July.

What started as a simple act of solidarity has grown into a movement that shines a light on the people who spend their days caring for others.

Carers play a vital role in our communities, supporting individuals and families through some of life's most important moments. Yet conversations about their wellbeing, recognition, and support often don't receive the attention they deserve.

Through the Skip for Carers campaign, we will be raising awareness about the wellbeing of carers, celebrating their contribution to our communities, and encouraging more people to recognise the value of the work they do every day.

At its heart, this campaign is a reminder that while carers spend so much of their time caring for others, they need support too.

Because carers shouldn't only be seen when they are caring for others. They deserve to be seen, valued, and supported.

If you would like to support the campaign as an individual, organisation, community group, or partner, we'd love to hear from you. Send us a message or contact us at [email protected] to find out how you can get involved.

Together, let's make sure carers know that their work matters and that they are not invisible.

Building a career in health and social care often means carrying a lot.Supporting others through difficult moments.Manag...
01/06/2026

Building a career in health and social care often means carrying a lot.

Supporting others through difficult moments.
Managing growing responsibilities.
Showing up for your team, your service and your community.

Over time, it can become easy to focus on what's next, the next shift, the next qualification, the next promotion, the next challenge.

But there is a question we do not ask often enough:
Is the way I'm building my career something I can sustain?

Because beyond progression, success is also about having the support, wellbeing, opportunities and balance needed to keep growing without constantly running on empty.

A sustainable career in care is not one where you stop aiming higher.
It's one where your growth can continue without costing you everything else.

This month we're exploring what it takes to build communities and leadership and a career in care that lasts.

What does a sustainable career look like in your own experience?
We'd love to hear your perspective below.

This conversation comes up a lot in care, even if people don’t always say it out loudTwo people can start at the same le...
22/05/2026

This conversation comes up a lot in care, even if people don’t always say it out loud

Two people can start at the same level, have similar experience, work equally hard

But a few years later, one has moved into leadership while the other still feels stuck

And no, it’s not always about favouritism

Sometimes it comes down to things people were never taught to pay attention to early enough

Things like:
â–Ş Confidence in decision-making
â–Ş Communication
â–Ş Visibility
â–Ş Understanding how care systems work
â–Ş Leadership skills
â–Ş Knowing how to position yourself for opportunities

A lot of people enter care focused only on surviving the work itself and not necessarily understanding how progression actually happens. That’s why conversations like this matter.

What do you honestly think makes the biggest difference when it comes to moving forward in care?

Have you been thinking about starting your own care business but don’t know where to begin?We are hosting a FREE webinar...
21/05/2026

Have you been thinking about starting your own care business but don’t know where to begin?

We are hosting a FREE webinar designed to help aspiring care entrepreneurs confidently start and grow their agency.

This webinar is for anyone passionate about building a profitable care business with purpose and impact.

đź“… Saturday, 30th May 2026

Your experience in care can become a BUSINESS and a LEGACY.

đź“© Register your interest today:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BemfHcVwRnm6jKmw-eZ86w

LINK IN BIO/STORY

A lot of people in care have leadership qualities long before they ever get the title. The problem is, many don’t recogn...
19/05/2026

A lot of people in care have leadership qualities long before they ever get the title.

The problem is, many don’t recognise it or don’t know what to do with it next.

This conversation is for the people who know they’re capable of more, but need clarity on the next step.

Swipe through and see if any of these sound familiar.

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