There are so many potential stars in the care industry whose only barrier is realising it’s a place for everyone to shine!

Men make up such a small percentage of caregivers in the UK, one of whom is a local favourite in our on-call team at Diverse Abilities, and has been with us for nearly five years now.

With International Men’s Day around the corner, it’s a perfect time to explore his journey into care, and what we can do to encourage more male carers in to the profession!

This episode covers:

• The qualities of a great male carer

• Life in the on-call team

• What we can do to encourage more male carers into the profession

• Unique qualities that men can bring to a caregiving team

Clare Rochford : https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-rochford-65b9501b7/

Join the Diverse Abilities Team: https://diverseabilities.org.uk/careers

Diverse Abilities: https://diverseabilities.org.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-abilities-plus/

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Welcome back to Reasons to Care, and it’s a joy to bring you the first of a new run of episodes where we share the inspiring story of Anne, one of the lovely ladies we care for at Diverse Abilities!

Anne’s story is one of independence and fulfilment, shining a light on the empowerment that our support gives to so many that come to us in adult services, and it’s a pleasure to share her experience on this month’s episode.

This episode covers:

• What a normal week looks like with the support of Diverse Abilities

• The friendships that such support enables

• Anne’s life-changing holiday experience

• How Anne chooses the activities in her life independently

Clare Rochford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-rochford-65b9501b7/

Join the Diverse Abilities Team: https://diverseabilities.org.uk/careers

Diverse Abilities: https://diverseabilities.org.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-abilities-plus/

https://www.instagram.com/diverseabilities/

The partnerships that we can make between charities and businesses can transform countless lives, and every piece of that puzzle counts!

We’ve been Colten Care’s chosen charity, which has led to improvements at Langside and beyond, and Jess Farwell’s role in the community is a perfect example of how we can collaborate and achieve so much together.

Jess joins us in this episode of Reasons to Care, where we also bust the myth that caregivers need prior experience, and share more heartwarming notes from our Happy Jar!

This episode covers:

• Examples of community support that Jess has been a huge part of, like their recent ‘Chocolate Elf Campaign’

• The importance of partnerships between charities and local businesses

• Encouraging people to contribute their skills to a fantastic cause

• Transition support for individuals with disabilities from childhood to adulthood services

Clare Rochford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-rochford-65b9501b7/

Join the Diverse Abilities Team: https://diverseabilities.org.uk/careers

Diverse Abilities: https://diverseabilities.org.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/diverse-abilities-plus/

https://www.instagram.com/diverseabilities/