Wellbeing Guide from the CWC and Dementia Care & Nursing Expo
The Care Workers’ Charity and the Dementia, Care and Nursing Home Expo have teamed up to create a wellbeing guide.
Sleep-in Judgement Announced
The Care Workers’ Charity is very disappointed in the Supreme Court ruling today which has denied sleep-in care workers the right to receive a full minimum wage for their shifts.
Keeping fit and healthy – Feel Good February
Apetito nutritionist Emily Stuart shares some health and foodie tips to stay fit and healthy whilst working in the toughest conditions, devoting extraordinary hours, and giving tireless support to the residents and patients
Our Top 10 Writing Competition Entries
We received 130 competition entries – thank you to everyone who got involved this year. All entries were fantastic to read and picking our winners was a challenge. We are delighted to share with you our top ten entries.
Catherine Shepherd – Writing Competition Winner 2020
We are pleased to share the winning entry of our 2020 Writing Competition with you. Catherine Shepherd is in a live-in carer and wrote this piece about one of the people she cared for.
Writing Competition Runner Up – Eloise Emmerson
Here is a poem written by Eloise Emmerson, a night carer from Saint Cecilia’s Care Group. Enjoy!
Writing Competition Runner Up – James Linton
James Linton from HC-One is a runner up in our Writing Competition. Read his beautiful entry here…
PCWW 2020
In the first week of September 2020, the social care sector gathered for Professional Care Workers’ Week. It has been a challenging year for the sector, and yet everyone whom participated in the week showed optimism and shared key insights into their specialisms.
Felgains Raises Money for CWC in Raizer Ride Challenge
Felgains raises money for the Care Workers’ Charity in Raizer Ride Challenge, a sponsored bike ride towing the Raizer II Emergency Lifting Chair on its trolley along with them!