Community Catalysts
@commcats.bsky.social
A social enterprise that creates opportunities for people to thrive in healthy, caring communities. Visit: https://www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/
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We want everyone to be able to live a good life and every year we deliver great work that helps us achieve this vision. Our 2024-25 impact report summarises our work, showing the breadth of what we do across our strategic themes www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/publications...
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ADASS President, @jessmcp.bsky.social shares insights from a Casey Commission evidence session she took part in. Read her blog: www.adass.org.uk/what-i-took-from-a-casey-commission-evidence-session-and-why-people-must-be-at-the-heart-of-reform/
What I took from a Casey Commission evidence session — and why people must be at the heart of reform - ADASS
Jess McGregor, ADASS President and Director of Adult Social Care at Camden Council, reflects on an early roundtable for Baroness Louise Casey’s Independent Commission on Adult Social Care.
www.adass.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 5:08 PM
ADASS President, @jessmcp.bsky.social shares insights from a Casey Commission evidence session she took part in. Read her blog: www.adass.org.uk/what-i-took-from-a-casey-commission-evidence-session-and-why-people-must-be-at-the-heart-of-reform/
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Are Direct Payments helping people to live good lives?
Or are we still counting hours on a spreadsheet?
Rich Amos explores in his latest blog, as he shares his honest reflections on what’s working well, what isn’t, and why leadership, trust, and culture matter just as much as policy buff.ly/uOM9XqF
Or are we still counting hours on a spreadsheet?
Rich Amos explores in his latest blog, as he shares his honest reflections on what’s working well, what isn’t, and why leadership, trust, and culture matter just as much as policy buff.ly/uOM9XqF
November 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Are Direct Payments helping people to live good lives?
Or are we still counting hours on a spreadsheet?
Rich Amos explores in his latest blog, as he shares his honest reflections on what’s working well, what isn’t, and why leadership, trust, and culture matter just as much as policy buff.ly/uOM9XqF
Or are we still counting hours on a spreadsheet?
Rich Amos explores in his latest blog, as he shares his honest reflections on what’s working well, what isn’t, and why leadership, trust, and culture matter just as much as policy buff.ly/uOM9XqF
@wecarewales.bsky.social has shared a really inspiring story of how Leah changed her own life and the lives of others by setting up her own community micro-enterprise. We are so delighted to have helped her on the journey. Read Leah's story https://loom.ly/JXNKX_A
Leah’s journey: Life as a Micro-Carer | WeCare Wales
With guidance from Heather Maling at Community Catalysts , Leah became a micro-carer, offering personalised support to people with learning disabilities.…
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November 11, 2025 at 8:45 AM
@wecarewales.bsky.social has shared a really inspiring story of how Leah changed her own life and the lives of others by setting up her own community micro-enterprise. We are so delighted to have helped her on the journey. Read Leah's story https://loom.ly/JXNKX_A
Pip Cannons and Debbie John from our team visited the Bristol Robotics Laboratory to find out more about the Personalised Assisted Living Studio www.bristolroboticslab.com It was a great opportunity to see the possibilities of robotics and what it might mean for health and social care.
November 5, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Pip Cannons and Debbie John from our team visited the Bristol Robotics Laboratory to find out more about the Personalised Assisted Living Studio www.bristolroboticslab.com It was a great opportunity to see the possibilities of robotics and what it might mean for health and social care.
Today we publish a report that provides evidence that Personal Health Budgets (PHBs) change people’s lives, offer value for money and make care more personalised and sustainable! 📣Read the report www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/publications... @angelacat.bsky.social
Growing personal health budget take up and impact | Community Catalysts
A report that evidences how personal health budgets change people's lives, are good value for money and help NHS targets.
www.communitycatalysts.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Today we publish a report that provides evidence that Personal Health Budgets (PHBs) change people’s lives, offer value for money and make care more personalised and sustainable! 📣Read the report www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/publications... @angelacat.bsky.social
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💥 3 big questions that we'll be discussing at our next Direct Payments webinar on 25th November 💥 This time: "Direct Payments – but there's nothing to buy!"
Book your place at buff.ly/AyJ3Wtc
Book your place at buff.ly/AyJ3Wtc
October 30, 2025 at 10:51 AM
💥 3 big questions that we'll be discussing at our next Direct Payments webinar on 25th November 💥 This time: "Direct Payments – but there's nothing to buy!"
Book your place at buff.ly/AyJ3Wtc
Book your place at buff.ly/AyJ3Wtc
Are you passionate about neighbourhood health and wellbeing, want to bring about meaningful change and be alongside others making it happen? If so, our New Social Leaders for Neighbourhood Health and Wellbeing programme is for you! Find out more www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/our-work/new...
New Social Leaders of Neighbourhood Health and Wellbeing | Community Catalysts
An exciting development offer for those interested to build their leadership capacity, skills, and connections.
www.communitycatalysts.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Are you passionate about neighbourhood health and wellbeing, want to bring about meaningful change and be alongside others making it happen? If so, our New Social Leaders for Neighbourhood Health and Wellbeing programme is for you! Find out more www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/our-work/new...
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WEBINAR | TOMORROW: Making Direct Payments work with finite resources
🗓️ 28 Oct
🕰️ 12:30–1:30
🎟️ Free – open to all
🔗 buff.ly/PtXVzIC
#DirectPayments #SocialCare #ChoiceAndControl
🗓️ 28 Oct
🕰️ 12:30–1:30
🎟️ Free – open to all
🔗 buff.ly/PtXVzIC
#DirectPayments #SocialCare #ChoiceAndControl
October 27, 2025 at 7:51 AM
WEBINAR | TOMORROW: Making Direct Payments work with finite resources
🗓️ 28 Oct
🕰️ 12:30–1:30
🎟️ Free – open to all
🔗 buff.ly/PtXVzIC
#DirectPayments #SocialCare #ChoiceAndControl
🗓️ 28 Oct
🕰️ 12:30–1:30
🎟️ Free – open to all
🔗 buff.ly/PtXVzIC
#DirectPayments #SocialCare #ChoiceAndControl
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Keep on banging that drum, Caroline – it needs to be heard! | Read Caroline's full blog on creative support planning and Direct Payments, here: buff.ly/sE60o7G
October 22, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Keep on banging that drum, Caroline – it needs to be heard! | Read Caroline's full blog on creative support planning and Direct Payments, here: buff.ly/sE60o7G
Could you be our new CEO? Pip Cannons who has been pivotal to the delivery of our strategic plans and aspirations has decided to step down, so we’re seeking a new CEO to build on our strong foundations and help shape our future. Full details https://loom.ly/ilyOQ3o
October 21, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Could you be our new CEO? Pip Cannons who has been pivotal to the delivery of our strategic plans and aspirations has decided to step down, so we’re seeking a new CEO to build on our strong foundations and help shape our future. Full details https://loom.ly/ilyOQ3o
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“How restrictive are your Direct Payments?"
We asked people to share their experiences. Here’s what they told us 👇
We asked people to share their experiences. Here’s what they told us 👇
October 16, 2025 at 6:51 AM
“How restrictive are your Direct Payments?"
We asked people to share their experiences. Here’s what they told us 👇
We asked people to share their experiences. Here’s what they told us 👇
We're delighted to contribute to a panel discussion on supporting the workforce to deliver new models of care at this event. We will evidence how community micro-enterprise creates a workforce that is moving care closer to home! #KFCloserToHome
Care closer to home means more than moving services; it’s about rethinking how we support people and communities. Today at The King’s Fund, our conference explores how to make this shift a reality.
Follow the conversation: #KFCloserToHome
Follow the conversation: #KFCloserToHome
October 14, 2025 at 8:57 AM
We're delighted to contribute to a panel discussion on supporting the workforce to deliver new models of care at this event. We will evidence how community micro-enterprise creates a workforce that is moving care closer to home! #KFCloserToHome
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Tickets are now available for Being Seen, Being Heardthe Learning Disability England annual conferences!
Two events in March 2026 – in-person and online – bringing together members and allies working towards Good Lives.
Find out more and book tickets here: tinyurl.com/mvrzyuzf
Two events in March 2026 – in-person and online – bringing together members and allies working towards Good Lives.
Find out more and book tickets here: tinyurl.com/mvrzyuzf
October 8, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Tickets are now available for Being Seen, Being Heardthe Learning Disability England annual conferences!
Two events in March 2026 – in-person and online – bringing together members and allies working towards Good Lives.
Find out more and book tickets here: tinyurl.com/mvrzyuzf
Two events in March 2026 – in-person and online – bringing together members and allies working towards Good Lives.
Find out more and book tickets here: tinyurl.com/mvrzyuzf
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Come and join me and Beverley Ward chatting about #RewritingSocialCare in London on Thursday 23 October #BookLaunch www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...
October 9, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Come and join me and Beverley Ward chatting about #RewritingSocialCare in London on Thursday 23 October #BookLaunch www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...
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To celebrate the #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons, we’ve added a new story to #CareCantWait.
With the support of her carers, 92-year-old Pam is able to live independently at home, surrounded by family, friends, neighbours & the community that she loves.
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With the support of her carers, 92-year-old Pam is able to live independently at home, surrounded by family, friends, neighbours & the community that she loves.
adass.org.uk/campaign_art...
Pam's story: How social care helps me to live at home independently - ADASS
In 2017, I was admitted to hospital when I became poorly with pneumonia. I also have a condition called Haemochromatosis, which means my body absorbs and stores too much iron. If it’s not treated, it ...
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October 1, 2025 at 8:55 AM
To celebrate the #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons, we’ve added a new story to #CareCantWait.
With the support of her carers, 92-year-old Pam is able to live independently at home, surrounded by family, friends, neighbours & the community that she loves.
adass.org.uk/campaign_art...
With the support of her carers, 92-year-old Pam is able to live independently at home, surrounded by family, friends, neighbours & the community that she loves.
adass.org.uk/campaign_art...
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#SocialCareFuture 2025 gathering:
Support workers, commissioners, disabled people, policy makers, older people... united by a shared passion for creating a Social Care Future where we get live our Gloriously Ordinary Lives.
Some reflections ⬇️
www.gloriouslyordinarylives.co.uk/gloriously-o...
Support workers, commissioners, disabled people, policy makers, older people... united by a shared passion for creating a Social Care Future where we get live our Gloriously Ordinary Lives.
Some reflections ⬇️
www.gloriouslyordinarylives.co.uk/gloriously-o...
Gloriously Ordinary Sundays - 28th September 2025 — Gloriously Ordinary Lives
I've just come back from one of my favourite days of the year - our annual Social Care Future gathering. Support workers, social workers, families, commissioners, directors, disabled people, policy ma...
www.gloriouslyordinarylives.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 11:18 AM
#SocialCareFuture 2025 gathering:
Support workers, commissioners, disabled people, policy makers, older people... united by a shared passion for creating a Social Care Future where we get live our Gloriously Ordinary Lives.
Some reflections ⬇️
www.gloriouslyordinarylives.co.uk/gloriously-o...
Support workers, commissioners, disabled people, policy makers, older people... united by a shared passion for creating a Social Care Future where we get live our Gloriously Ordinary Lives.
Some reflections ⬇️
www.gloriouslyordinarylives.co.uk/gloriously-o...
Join us for a free webinar on 14 October to hear how Family and Group Conferencing for adults is changing the lives of people, communities and systems www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la... #FGC4Adults
September 29, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Join us for a free webinar on 14 October to hear how Family and Group Conferencing for adults is changing the lives of people, communities and systems www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la... #FGC4Adults
Want to improve the lives of young people with #SEND? We believe there are assets in every community and better connecting them to children, families and schools could result in better outcomes. We're hosting a roundtable to discuss. More info www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/2025/09/01/i...
Improving the lives of children and young people with SEND | Community Catalysts
A roundtable event for commissioners, managers and practitioners to discuss improving the lives and children and young people with SEND.
www.communitycatalysts.co.uk
September 23, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Want to improve the lives of young people with #SEND? We believe there are assets in every community and better connecting them to children, families and schools could result in better outcomes. We're hosting a roundtable to discuss. More info www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/2025/09/01/i...
One of a number of webinars on the topic of #DirectPayments by @tlap.bsky.social and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Book your place now!
Are person-centred thinking tools the missing link in creative support planning? 🧠
Join us on Tuesday 30 July to hear how a manager in Sheffield is helping her team explore these powerful tools to improve Direct Payments.
📅 Sign up: thinklocalactpersonal.org.uk/DirectPaymentEvents
Join us on Tuesday 30 July to hear how a manager in Sheffield is helping her team explore these powerful tools to improve Direct Payments.
📅 Sign up: thinklocalactpersonal.org.uk/DirectPaymentEvents
September 22, 2025 at 2:51 PM
One of a number of webinars on the topic of #DirectPayments by @tlap.bsky.social and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Book your place now!
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New #CareCantWait story!
Jacqui cares for her son Joshua, who has Down syndrome & autism, and now also needs support herself.
Getting the right support hasn't been easy, but having choice & control over their care has made all the difference.
👉https://shorturl.at/fAnbX
Jacqui cares for her son Joshua, who has Down syndrome & autism, and now also needs support herself.
Getting the right support hasn't been easy, but having choice & control over their care has made all the difference.
👉https://shorturl.at/fAnbX
September 2, 2025 at 9:12 AM
New #CareCantWait story!
Jacqui cares for her son Joshua, who has Down syndrome & autism, and now also needs support herself.
Getting the right support hasn't been easy, but having choice & control over their care has made all the difference.
👉https://shorturl.at/fAnbX
Jacqui cares for her son Joshua, who has Down syndrome & autism, and now also needs support herself.
Getting the right support hasn't been easy, but having choice & control over their care has made all the difference.
👉https://shorturl.at/fAnbX
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Reflecting on unregulated versus regulated care and support. What can regulated organisations learn from personal assistants and micro enterprises so that good people don't get caught up in processes that get in the way of gloriously ordinary lives?
www.gloriouslyordinarylives.co.uk/gloriously-o...
www.gloriouslyordinarylives.co.uk/gloriously-o...
Gloriously Ordinary Sundays - 14th September 2025 — Gloriously Ordinary Lives
This is week two of me reflecting on unregulated versus regulated care and support, exploring what regulated organisations can learn from personal assistants and micro enterprises so that good people ...
www.gloriouslyordinarylives.co.uk
September 15, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Reflecting on unregulated versus regulated care and support. What can regulated organisations learn from personal assistants and micro enterprises so that good people don't get caught up in processes that get in the way of gloriously ordinary lives?
www.gloriouslyordinarylives.co.uk/gloriously-o...
www.gloriouslyordinarylives.co.uk/gloriously-o...
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🚨 NEW: National events + webinars to reinvigorate Direct Payments
From Sept 2025, TLAP + DHSC are running a new series for councils, social workers and support orgs, and people who draw on care and support. See the programme & book: buff.ly/7rqrXIR
#DirectPayments #SocialCare
From Sept 2025, TLAP + DHSC are running a new series for councils, social workers and support orgs, and people who draw on care and support. See the programme & book: buff.ly/7rqrXIR
#DirectPayments #SocialCare
September 10, 2025 at 8:16 AM
🚨 NEW: National events + webinars to reinvigorate Direct Payments
From Sept 2025, TLAP + DHSC are running a new series for councils, social workers and support orgs, and people who draw on care and support. See the programme & book: buff.ly/7rqrXIR
#DirectPayments #SocialCare
From Sept 2025, TLAP + DHSC are running a new series for councils, social workers and support orgs, and people who draw on care and support. See the programme & book: buff.ly/7rqrXIR
#DirectPayments #SocialCare
Inspiring reflections from @tricianicoll.bsky.social ‘What does really good support look like for ME?' is the key to a gloriously ordinary or good life!
BLOG: There’s been a lot of noise about the supposed danger of unregulated care. I share my experience of employing personal assistants and working with micro-providers. Choosing who supports us, based on what matters to us, works.
Take a look ⬇️
www.gloriouslyordinarylives.co.uk/gloriously-o...
Take a look ⬇️
www.gloriouslyordinarylives.co.uk/gloriously-o...
Gloriously Ordinary Sundays - 7th September 2025 — Gloriously Ordinary Lives
This one’s all about what good support really looks like. There’s been a lot of noise in the press and on social media about the supposed danger of unregulated care. I share my experience of employing...
www.gloriouslyordinarylives.co.uk
September 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Inspiring reflections from @tricianicoll.bsky.social ‘What does really good support look like for ME?' is the key to a gloriously ordinary or good life!
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Blog: How digital technology has improved the care I draw on
Clenton Farquharson CBE, an individual employer and Associate Director of Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) shares how technology has impacted the care he draws on.
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Clenton Farquharson CBE, an individual employer and Associate Director of Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) shares how technology has impacted the care he draws on.
bit.ly/46ivcmp
September 3, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Blog: How digital technology has improved the care I draw on
Clenton Farquharson CBE, an individual employer and Associate Director of Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) shares how technology has impacted the care he draws on.
bit.ly/46ivcmp
Clenton Farquharson CBE, an individual employer and Associate Director of Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) shares how technology has impacted the care he draws on.
bit.ly/46ivcmp
We're keen to explore how we could use our expertise and do more to improve outcomes for children and young people with #SEND. We'll hold two roundtable discussions for commissioners, managers and practitioners in Oct. Interested to attend? Read more www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/2025/09/01/i...
Improving the lives of children and young people with SEND | Community Catalysts
A roundtable event for commissioners, manager and practitioners to discuss improving the lives and children and young people with SEND.
www.communitycatalysts.co.uk
September 3, 2025 at 3:19 PM
We're keen to explore how we could use our expertise and do more to improve outcomes for children and young people with #SEND. We'll hold two roundtable discussions for commissioners, managers and practitioners in Oct. Interested to attend? Read more www.communitycatalysts.co.uk/2025/09/01/i...