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Pause for Thought
Monthly blog
Oi, Queer! You’re Dead
“Oi, Queer… those were the words shouted at me by a group of around six men when I was 23. They chased me into a secluded mews near Earl’s Court…
Why I Do What I Do. Being Seen: Purpose, Personhood and Dementia Care
I’m often asked, “Why do you do what you do?” In this month’s Pause for Thought, I share some personal insights into why I’m passionate about what I do.
We need to Value Care Staff More
Mike’s Monthly Thoughts and Reflections The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. Care staff across the UK embody this principle every day…
Top Tips – Tuesdays
Top Tips for Using Observation to Strengthen Values-Based Care
Observation helps reveal how values are lived in practice and supports reflection and improvement.
Top Tips for Recognising and Celebrating Values in Action
It is easy to focus on what goes wrong and overlook positive practice. Recognising values in action strengthens culture.
Top Tips – Thursdays
Top Tips for Getting the Support and Supervision Agenda Right
A clear agenda creates focus and balance between performance, wellbeing and development.
Top Tips for Structuring Strengths-Based Support and Supervision
The way supervision is structured shapes the conversation. A strengths-based approach builds confidence, ownership and growth.
Stories to INSPIRE – Saturdays
A Series of Stories, Folktales, Proverbs and More to Inspire and Reflect Upon
The Starfish Story
I first heard this beautiful story from a dear friend and colleague, Danuta Lipinska. I use this story (in my own words) on my dementia courses. I believe that as…
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