As a valued member of The Care Workers’ Charity, we’re pleased to share an exclusive resource from our long-standing partner, Howden. For many years, Howden has proudly supported The Care Workers’ Charity through sponsorship, fundraising initiatives and volunteering, helping us continue our mission of supporting care workers across the UK. Together, we’re committed to strengthening …
What a Robot Care Worker Taught Us About Being Human: Reflections on Ann Droid Written By Olivia Firth, Policy and Projects Manager at The Care Workers’ Charity. Why Ann Droid Is About More Than Artificial Intelligence When we first heard about Ann Droid, the BBC’s new show about an elderly woman named Sue who is …
What The Fair Pay Agreement Means To Me Written by Princess, A Member of The Care Worker Advisory Board and Champions Project. I have worked as a care worker for over three years. Over that time, I have supported people across many different settings: home care, residential homes, and units supporting those with dementia, learning …
Immigration Has a Human Cost Written by Omatule, A Member of The Care Worker Advisory Board and Champions Project. I arrived in the UK in October 2022 with my spouse and 5 year old child under the health and care work visa to work as care worker. Part of the requirement of the visa then was that I would …
The Casey Commission is Talking About My Future Blog by Hannah Reseigh-Lincoln, Support worker and member of the Care Worker Advisory Board and Champions Project It was 5am on a cold, wet and dark November morning in 2025 when I woke very early to make the 30-minute walk to the train station. I was ready to start my journey to …
What a C.Q.C Inspection feels like – from my side of the door! Written By Caroline A Member of The Care Worker Advisory Board and Champions Project. O.M.G. We are due a visit from C.Q.C. Have I completed my daily health and safety checks? As a key worker, are my residents P.C.P’s and H.A.P’s up to date? …
Time To Thrive: The Home Care Revolution, a new book by Amrit Dhaliwal, Chief Executive of home care provider Walfinch, celebrates the home care sector and its carers. It also presents a plan to redefine the care sector so that it works for clients, carers, care providers, the NHS and the whole community. This book …
At The Care Workers’ Charity, we advocate for care workers who dedicate their lives to supporting others. The Six C’s of Care—Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment—are the foundation of good social care. However, one thing that is often overlooked is that these values should not only apply to those drawing on care but …
In this Talking Heads interview, we sit down with Vishen Ramkisson, the CEO of AgeCare Care Homes, to delve into his inspiring journey from a medical doctor to a transformative leader in the care sector. With over 18 years of experience in the NHS and a decade of dedication to improving care services, Vishen shares …
Howden are joining The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC) as a Bronze Sponsor and are helping to raise awareness of the support offered by the charity. The support given will widen the reach of CWC and will ensure more care workers in need can receive support. Richard Hearn, Divisional Director, Health & Care at Howden Broking …