My Options - Activity, Wellbeing & Care

16/06/2026

Check out photos of our trip to Shropshire Hills and Discovery Centre to see ceramic signs we made to mark accessible viewpoints in the Shropshire Hills Pneuma-Affinity CIC “Seeing the artists’ work permanently installed in the Shropshire Hills is incredibly powerful and shows what’s possible when accessibility, creativity and collaboration are embedded from the start.”

16/06/2026

We had the pleasure of working with Pneuma-Affinity CIC to design and make ceramic signs now displayed at accessible viewpoints across the Shropshire Hills. The project forms part of the Open Horizons initiative, funded by Defra’s Access for All capital programme and delivered by the Shropshire Hills National Landscape team with Shropshire Council as key delivery partner. Check out more information via the link Mencap

Eleven artists supported by My Options Telford & Wrekin have created a series of unique ceramic viewpoint signs now permanently installed across the Shropshire Hills landscape, celebrating accessibility, creativity and the great outdoors.

15/06/2026

Today we begin Shared Lives Week at Princess Royal Hospital, celebrating one of the most person‑centred and relationship‑led models of care in the UK.

Shared Lives is a unique approach where trained carers open their homes and family life to someone who needs support. It’s built on belonging, connection, and the belief that everyone deserves an ordinary life filled with choice, stability, and community.

15/06/2026

Let’s support and celebrate

Welcome to Shared Lives Week 2026!

This year’s theme is: "Shout about Shared Lives". Shared Lives is often described as social care’s ‘best kept secret’. This week, we want to change that.

Across the UK, Shared Lives schemes, Shared Lives carers and people supported by Shared Lives will be sharing stories, videos and events to help more people understand what Shared Lives is and the difference it can make.

Over the coming week, we'll be sharing stories from across the UK, including Jessie and Henry's experience of becoming Shared Lives carers in their twenties while balancing full-time jobs and renovating their first home.

Their story challenges assumptions about who can become a carer and shows how Shared Lives can help young people leaving care build independent lives.

Read their story: Shared Lives Week 2026: “People think carers are older - we’re 27".

Throughout the week, we’re encouraging people to take part in our “tell one person” challenge - simply telling one new person about Shared Lives and why it matters.

We also invite you to join us for our free national online Shared Lives Week webinar on Thursday 18th June 2-3pm. The webinar will be hosted by Dr Krish Kandiah OBE, a social entrepreneur, CEO, broadcaster, foster carer and Shared Lives carer.

Hear from people with lived experience of Shared Lives, Shared Lives carers and family members sharing their experiences and why, if more people knew about Shared Lives, more lives could change. Register now via the link in the comments.

This year, Shared Lives Week also takes place alongside Learning Disability Week 2026, led by Mencap, with many schemes marking both weeks side by side.

Thank you for your support – here’s to a great week!



https://sharedlivesplus.org.uk/2026/06/15/welcome-to-shared-lives-week-2026/

15/06/2026

Let’s be an Ally and help support and celebrate Mencap

15/06/2026

It’s Shared Lives Week this week - see how you can make a difference ❤️

More than 80 people are already Shared Lives carers in Telford & Wrekin - could you be next?

We're looking for ordinary people who can do something extraordinary: share their home, family, and community life with someone who needs support.

No previous care experience necessary - just the right values and a desire to help. We'll provide everything else!

Start your journey: https://orlo.uk/0SgZg
Call us: 01952 381317

15/06/2026

Information about contacting the Adult Social Care team in Telford and Wrekin.

12/06/2026

🧑‍🏫 Training Facilitator – Telford & Wrekin Council
📍 Location: Telford
💰 Pay: £15.06 – £16.08 per hour
🕒 Hours: 24 hours per week (includes evenings/weekends)
📄 Contract: Permanent
📅 Closing date: 21 June 2026

💼 Role Overview
This role sits within My Options – Activity Wellbeing and Care Services and focuses on delivering training that improves the quality of care and support services.
You’ll:

Design and deliver high-quality training programmes
Work closely with management to develop staff skills
Support teams to provide person-centred care
Adapt training approaches to meet changing service needs m

✅ What They’re Looking For
The ideal candidate is:

Passionate about developing others
Skilled at creating engaging learning experiences
Proactive, flexible, and adaptable
Able to build strong relationships with staff
Committed to improving care outcomes and continuous learning

🎁 Benefits

Paid training with certification
Career development opportunities
Free DBS check
Referral bonus (£150)
Generous annual leave (23–31 days + bank holidays)
Enhanced sick pay and family leave
Discounts, travel perks, and savings schemes
Supportive team environment and progression opportunities

🌟 Why This Role Stands Out

Focus on making a real difference in people’s lives
Combines training + social care impact
Good work-life balance (part-time hours)
Strong benefits typical of local government roles

🔗 View or Apply
You can open the full job listing here:
👉 https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/269395/training-faciltator/?fbclid=IwVERDUASZ4ZNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeJ80slB_ZbDRXzkwezVGSpPHzwJCiQudxuxD9c-YJj9FdsdA3eDN735qwUmM_aem_i96Q3TC4Wh_VGAjBbT9y8Q

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07/06/2026

Massive well done to Scottie and Jack for gaining 15 metre swimming awards 🏊‍♂️ Telford & Wrekin Council Leisure

07/06/2026

Photos of our volunteers attending their celebration event Great Dawley Town Council