People stay in organisations for all sorts of reasons. For some it’s stability, pay or circumstance. For others it becomes something harder to define. Over time, it stops being only about the role itself and starts to be shaped by trust, support and the people around them.  I’ve worked with Sian for 17 years. That length of time isn’t something I ever take lightly and it isn’t something I assume. Today is her birthday and yes, she will hate me mentioning this, but realising I

Why leadership development in social care matters more than ever   One of my enduring passions in social care has always been this - growing people. Not fast-tracking titles. Not creating managers in name only. But patiently developing leaders, individuals who understand responsibility, personhood, accountability, and the quiet moral weight that comes with being entrusted with other people’s lives.   In recent years, as the sector has become more complex, more regulated, and

By: Shrien Dewani    This week, one of my absolute highlights has been working with ADG Architects and John Bell as we continue the design journey for our new build projects.    I always enjoy working with John. He is a seasoned architect with decades of experience in the care sector, but more importantly, he is someone who genuinely cares about creating communities that work for the people who live in them. That matters, because buildings shape lives. In social care, they s