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on giving thanks -Book helps hospice

on giving thanks

 

 

RóISíN INGLE

THANK YOU. Thanks. Cheers. Thanks a million. Thanks. Sometimes, when I take the bus I don’t bother sitting down. I just stand near the driver and listen. When the bus screeches to a stop I get a kick from listening to the litany of thanks offered to the man – it’s usually a man – who sits staring straight ahead, hands resting on the wheel, as though oblivious to the river of gratitude flowing his way.

Young carers project saved by Children in Need

Slough young carers scheme future secure

 

Young carers in Berkshire have described how a support project has helped them cope with looking after their loved ones.

Slough Crossroads opens its doors for two hours each week, offering young people a much-needed break.

The service is open to children as young as four and offers advice and support throughout the week as well as weekly recreational activities.

Whose Shoes? Game to train adult care staff in personalisation

How a board game is helping social care staff implement personalisation

Louise  Hunt

 Leicestershire Council uses the Whose Shoes? game to train adult care staff in personalisation. Pictured (from left) are Simon Carnall, Paul Lowis, Sarah Wigley amd Juliet Heaton

A board game that helps staff, providers and service users understand personalisation has succeeded in changing the culture in some organisations, reports Louise Hunt

PROJECT DETAILS

Project name: Whose Shoes? Putting People First board game.