My Home Life England
@myhomelifeuk.bsky.social
We support quality of life in adult social care – through professional support and development programmes for care leaders, connecting care services to communities, and ongoing research. Part of City St George's, University of London. myhomelife.org.uk
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New report: What does good leadership in homecare look like? - My Home Life England
My Home Life England’s new report, Leadership in Homecare Services – What Works Well?, brings together insights from 90 homecare professionals working across England to explore the key elements of eff...
myhomelife.org.uk
What does good leadership in homecare look like?
💡 Our NEW REPORT brings together insights from 90 homecare professionals across England to identify 6 elements of good leadership in effective homecare services.
Discover the report 👇
myhomelife.org.uk/new-report-w...
💡 Our NEW REPORT brings together insights from 90 homecare professionals across England to identify 6 elements of good leadership in effective homecare services.
Discover the report 👇
myhomelife.org.uk/new-report-w...
Great to see from the programme's evaluation that the latest Cohort of our Professional Support and Development Programme (PSDP) in Surrey has led to significant outcomes - both for the participating care leaders, and for the services they lead!
Learn more here 👉 myhomelife.org.uk/surrey-marks...
Learn more here 👉 myhomelife.org.uk/surrey-marks...
December 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Great to see from the programme's evaluation that the latest Cohort of our Professional Support and Development Programme (PSDP) in Surrey has led to significant outcomes - both for the participating care leaders, and for the services they lead!
Learn more here 👉 myhomelife.org.uk/surrey-marks...
Learn more here 👉 myhomelife.org.uk/surrey-marks...
Surrey closes 2025 on a high! 🎉
11 care leaders complete the PSDP, building resilience and stronger leadership for the future of care.
Catch the full story 👉 myhomelife.org.uk/surrey-marks...
#MyHomeLifeEngland #SurreyCareLeadership
11 care leaders complete the PSDP, building resilience and stronger leadership for the future of care.
Catch the full story 👉 myhomelife.org.uk/surrey-marks...
#MyHomeLifeEngland #SurreyCareLeadership
Surrey Marks Its Final PSDP Completion of 2025! - My Home Life England
We are proud to celebrate Cohort 3 of the My Home Life England Professional Support and Development Programme (PSDP) in Surrey — the last Surrey completion of 2025, with more cohorts already...
myhomelife.org.uk
December 3, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Surrey closes 2025 on a high! 🎉
11 care leaders complete the PSDP, building resilience and stronger leadership for the future of care.
Catch the full story 👉 myhomelife.org.uk/surrey-marks...
#MyHomeLifeEngland #SurreyCareLeadership
11 care leaders complete the PSDP, building resilience and stronger leadership for the future of care.
Catch the full story 👉 myhomelife.org.uk/surrey-marks...
#MyHomeLifeEngland #SurreyCareLeadership
We're at NCASC 2025! Come visit us at stand E40 to hear:
- The latest impact data from our professional support development programmes, demonstrating how we're supporting leadership & quality in care settings
- How our innovative research projects are shaping a better future for adult social care
- The latest impact data from our professional support development programmes, demonstrating how we're supporting leadership & quality in care settings
- How our innovative research projects are shaping a better future for adult social care
November 27, 2025 at 3:57 PM
We're at NCASC 2025! Come visit us at stand E40 to hear:
- The latest impact data from our professional support development programmes, demonstrating how we're supporting leadership & quality in care settings
- How our innovative research projects are shaping a better future for adult social care
- The latest impact data from our professional support development programmes, demonstrating how we're supporting leadership & quality in care settings
- How our innovative research projects are shaping a better future for adult social care
We’re thrilled to welcome Chris Lehmann to our Development Board!
Chris is Director of Adult Social Care Strategy and Commissioning at Camden Council, and brings a strong commitment to human rights, equity and social justice to their work.
Read more in our blog: myhomelife.org.uk/chris-lehman...
Chris is Director of Adult Social Care Strategy and Commissioning at Camden Council, and brings a strong commitment to human rights, equity and social justice to their work.
Read more in our blog: myhomelife.org.uk/chris-lehman...
Chris Lehmann joins our Development Board - My Home Life England
We’re thrilled to welcome Chris Lehmann to our Development Board! Chris Lehmann is Director of Adult Social Care Strategy and Commissioning at Camden Council, and brings a strong commitment to human r...
myhomelife.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 10:56 AM
We’re thrilled to welcome Chris Lehmann to our Development Board!
Chris is Director of Adult Social Care Strategy and Commissioning at Camden Council, and brings a strong commitment to human rights, equity and social justice to their work.
Read more in our blog: myhomelife.org.uk/chris-lehman...
Chris is Director of Adult Social Care Strategy and Commissioning at Camden Council, and brings a strong commitment to human rights, equity and social justice to their work.
Read more in our blog: myhomelife.org.uk/chris-lehman...
Pride in Practice! 🌈
A care home involved in our Thriving in Residential Care research were inspired to implement more inclusive practices, including celebrating Pride.
This was transformative for one gentleman, who recently shared for the first time: "I am gay."
myhomelife.org.uk/pride-in-pra...
A care home involved in our Thriving in Residential Care research were inspired to implement more inclusive practices, including celebrating Pride.
This was transformative for one gentleman, who recently shared for the first time: "I am gay."
myhomelife.org.uk/pride-in-pra...
Pride in Practice: How one care home is Thriving Inclusively - My Home Life England
We’re delighted that our Thriving in Residential Care research continues to make a meaningful impact in care homes across the country, as care leaders put the key research findings into practice! One....
myhomelife.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Pride in Practice! 🌈
A care home involved in our Thriving in Residential Care research were inspired to implement more inclusive practices, including celebrating Pride.
This was transformative for one gentleman, who recently shared for the first time: "I am gay."
myhomelife.org.uk/pride-in-pra...
A care home involved in our Thriving in Residential Care research were inspired to implement more inclusive practices, including celebrating Pride.
This was transformative for one gentleman, who recently shared for the first time: "I am gay."
myhomelife.org.uk/pride-in-pra...
What does good leadership in homecare look like?
💡 Our NEW REPORT brings together insights from 90 homecare professionals across England to identify 6 elements of good leadership in effective homecare services.
Discover the report 👇
myhomelife.org.uk/new-report-w...
💡 Our NEW REPORT brings together insights from 90 homecare professionals across England to identify 6 elements of good leadership in effective homecare services.
Discover the report 👇
myhomelife.org.uk/new-report-w...
New report: What does good leadership in homecare look like? - My Home Life England
My Home Life England’s new report, Leadership in Homecare Services – What Works Well?, brings together insights from 90 homecare professionals working across England to explore the key elements of eff...
myhomelife.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 10:40 AM
What does good leadership in homecare look like?
💡 Our NEW REPORT brings together insights from 90 homecare professionals across England to identify 6 elements of good leadership in effective homecare services.
Discover the report 👇
myhomelife.org.uk/new-report-w...
💡 Our NEW REPORT brings together insights from 90 homecare professionals across England to identify 6 elements of good leadership in effective homecare services.
Discover the report 👇
myhomelife.org.uk/new-report-w...
This month, inspiring Black leaders across care shared with us what true inclusion means in practice.
As #BlackHistoryMonth wraps up, we’re celebrating every story, every voice, every moment of pride.
Read more on our blog 👇
myhomelife.org.uk/black-histor...
As #BlackHistoryMonth wraps up, we’re celebrating every story, every voice, every moment of pride.
Read more on our blog 👇
myhomelife.org.uk/black-histor...
Black History Month: What Does True Inclusion Look Like in Care? - My Home Life England
At My Home Life England, we often talk about how a positive care environment promotes quality of life for everyone involved in the care experience – including those who work there. Care...
myhomelife.org.uk
October 30, 2025 at 10:48 AM
This month, inspiring Black leaders across care shared with us what true inclusion means in practice.
As #BlackHistoryMonth wraps up, we’re celebrating every story, every voice, every moment of pride.
Read more on our blog 👇
myhomelife.org.uk/black-histor...
As #BlackHistoryMonth wraps up, we’re celebrating every story, every voice, every moment of pride.
Read more on our blog 👇
myhomelife.org.uk/black-histor...
"A very good session full of knowledge and advice. It really made me think about how I can support my team to think of ways to help each individual resident to thrive and live a fulfilling life whilst in our care."
👇 Sign-up to our next Thriving workshop on Nov 19:
myhomelife.org.uk/online-works...
👇 Sign-up to our next Thriving workshop on Nov 19:
myhomelife.org.uk/online-works...
October 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
"A very good session full of knowledge and advice. It really made me think about how I can support my team to think of ways to help each individual resident to thrive and live a fulfilling life whilst in our care."
👇 Sign-up to our next Thriving workshop on Nov 19:
myhomelife.org.uk/online-works...
👇 Sign-up to our next Thriving workshop on Nov 19:
myhomelife.org.uk/online-works...
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we asked care professionals to share what inclusion means to them.
Read their reflections in our latest blog 👇
myhomelife.org.uk/black-histor...
#InclusiveCare #RepresentationMatters #MHLEVoices
Read their reflections in our latest blog 👇
myhomelife.org.uk/black-histor...
#InclusiveCare #RepresentationMatters #MHLEVoices
Black History Month: What Does True Inclusion Look Like in Care? - My Home Life England
At My Home Life England, we often talk about how a positive care environment promotes quality of life for everyone involved in the care experience – including those who work there. Care...
myhomelife.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we asked care professionals to share what inclusion means to them.
Read their reflections in our latest blog 👇
myhomelife.org.uk/black-histor...
#InclusiveCare #RepresentationMatters #MHLEVoices
Read their reflections in our latest blog 👇
myhomelife.org.uk/black-histor...
#InclusiveCare #RepresentationMatters #MHLEVoices
Calling all care home leaders!
Join us online on Wed 19 Nov (12–2pm) to explore the 6 ‘Thriving’ themes from the UK’s largest care home qualitative study. You’ll also:
✨ Learn how to apply them in your service
✨ Take away practical, CQC-aligned tools
Sign up: myhomelife.org.uk/online-works...
Join us online on Wed 19 Nov (12–2pm) to explore the 6 ‘Thriving’ themes from the UK’s largest care home qualitative study. You’ll also:
✨ Learn how to apply them in your service
✨ Take away practical, CQC-aligned tools
Sign up: myhomelife.org.uk/online-works...
Online workshop: Helping your care service to thrive - My Home Life England
Put our ‘Thriving’ research into action! This 2-hour online workshop is designed for care home leaders who want to enhance quality of life for older people, by engaging with findings from the...
myhomelife.org.uk
October 16, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Calling all care home leaders!
Join us online on Wed 19 Nov (12–2pm) to explore the 6 ‘Thriving’ themes from the UK’s largest care home qualitative study. You’ll also:
✨ Learn how to apply them in your service
✨ Take away practical, CQC-aligned tools
Sign up: myhomelife.org.uk/online-works...
Join us online on Wed 19 Nov (12–2pm) to explore the 6 ‘Thriving’ themes from the UK’s largest care home qualitative study. You’ll also:
✨ Learn how to apply them in your service
✨ Take away practical, CQC-aligned tools
Sign up: myhomelife.org.uk/online-works...
We asked participants from our Professional Support and Development Programme in Essex, Cohort 39 how the programme impacted them.
Here's what they had to say 👇
#MHLE #PSDP #CareLeadership #SocialCare
Here's what they had to say 👇
#MHLE #PSDP #CareLeadership #SocialCare
October 15, 2025 at 3:37 PM
We asked participants from our Professional Support and Development Programme in Essex, Cohort 39 how the programme impacted them.
Here's what they had to say 👇
#MHLE #PSDP #CareLeadership #SocialCare
Here's what they had to say 👇
#MHLE #PSDP #CareLeadership #SocialCare
Essex Council has been working with My Home Life England since 2009. We asked Lesley Cruickshank, Quality Innovation Manager, why they continue to commission our Professional Support and Development Programmes.
Here’s what she said 👇
Here’s what she said 👇
October 13, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Essex Council has been working with My Home Life England since 2009. We asked Lesley Cruickshank, Quality Innovation Manager, why they continue to commission our Professional Support and Development Programmes.
Here’s what she said 👇
Here’s what she said 👇
Hear how our 'Thriving in Residential Care' research is supporting people and care teams, improving service quality, influencing CQC ratings & shaping future care provision.
Join our webinar 20th Oct with @ncfcareforum.bsky.social and @surreycc.gov.uk
www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/events/how-c...
Join our webinar 20th Oct with @ncfcareforum.bsky.social and @surreycc.gov.uk
www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/events/how-c...
How can older people thrive in care homes? - National Care Forum
Join My Home Life England and Surrey County Council to find out!
www.nationalcareforum.org.uk
October 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Hear how our 'Thriving in Residential Care' research is supporting people and care teams, improving service quality, influencing CQC ratings & shaping future care provision.
Join our webinar 20th Oct with @ncfcareforum.bsky.social and @surreycc.gov.uk
www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/events/how-c...
Join our webinar 20th Oct with @ncfcareforum.bsky.social and @surreycc.gov.uk
www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/events/how-c...
We've celebrated 2 more cohorts of our Professional Support & Development programme in Essex, working with 25 leaders from a range of care services
Outcomes included improved leadership, team dynamics, care culture & ability to meet CQC requirements
@essex.gov.uk
myhomelife.org.uk/celebrating-...
Outcomes included improved leadership, team dynamics, care culture & ability to meet CQC requirements
@essex.gov.uk
myhomelife.org.uk/celebrating-...
Celebrating 25 new graduates: PSDP Completion Day for Essex C39 and C40 - My Home Life England
40 cohorts of care leaders have now been through our Professional Support and Development Programme (PSDP) in Essex! We recently celebrated the completion of two more inspiring cohorts, C39 and C40, f...
myhomelife.org.uk
October 7, 2025 at 4:20 PM
We've celebrated 2 more cohorts of our Professional Support & Development programme in Essex, working with 25 leaders from a range of care services
Outcomes included improved leadership, team dynamics, care culture & ability to meet CQC requirements
@essex.gov.uk
myhomelife.org.uk/celebrating-...
Outcomes included improved leadership, team dynamics, care culture & ability to meet CQC requirements
@essex.gov.uk
myhomelife.org.uk/celebrating-...
Dr Sally Nieman's piece for @basw-uk.bsky.social highlights how ageist attitudes affect the way care homes are seen by both social workers and wider society, and calls for us to 'make the invisible visible' & support social workers to have a greater presence in care homes
basw.co.uk/about-social...
basw.co.uk/about-social...
Making the invisible visible – social work in care homes
In the first of a three-part series Sally Nieman highlights an area of practice that is often overlooked in an ageist society
basw.co.uk
October 6, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Dr Sally Nieman's piece for @basw-uk.bsky.social highlights how ageist attitudes affect the way care homes are seen by both social workers and wider society, and calls for us to 'make the invisible visible' & support social workers to have a greater presence in care homes
basw.co.uk/about-social...
basw.co.uk/about-social...
Facilitators, forward-thinking, and fresh ideas!
We had a fantastic session bringing together our core team with some of our facilitator network – who make our projects and programmes happen.
We reflected on what's going well, what we might improve, and shared creative ideas to shape future work.
We had a fantastic session bringing together our core team with some of our facilitator network – who make our projects and programmes happen.
We reflected on what's going well, what we might improve, and shared creative ideas to shape future work.
October 3, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Facilitators, forward-thinking, and fresh ideas!
We had a fantastic session bringing together our core team with some of our facilitator network – who make our projects and programmes happen.
We reflected on what's going well, what we might improve, and shared creative ideas to shape future work.
We had a fantastic session bringing together our core team with some of our facilitator network – who make our projects and programmes happen.
We reflected on what's going well, what we might improve, and shared creative ideas to shape future work.
Join our webinar with @ncfcareforum.bsky.social 20th Oct to hear how our 'Thriving in Residential Care' research can improve service quality & influence CQC ratings.
+ Sarah @surreycc.gov.uk will share how its shaping their future care home provision.
👇
www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/events/how-c...
+ Sarah @surreycc.gov.uk will share how its shaping their future care home provision.
👇
www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/events/how-c...
How can older people thrive in care homes? - National Care Forum
Join My Home Life England and Surrey County Council to find out!
www.nationalcareforum.org.uk
September 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Join our webinar with @ncfcareforum.bsky.social 20th Oct to hear how our 'Thriving in Residential Care' research can improve service quality & influence CQC ratings.
+ Sarah @surreycc.gov.uk will share how its shaping their future care home provision.
👇
www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/events/how-c...
+ Sarah @surreycc.gov.uk will share how its shaping their future care home provision.
👇
www.nationalcareforum.org.uk/events/how-c...
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Great to meet with fellow trustees for a board meeting of My Home Life Charity @myhomelifeuk.bsky.social
at @citystgeorges.bsky.social
at @citystgeorges.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Great to meet with fellow trustees for a board meeting of My Home Life Charity @myhomelifeuk.bsky.social
at @citystgeorges.bsky.social
at @citystgeorges.bsky.social
💜 It’s been a week-long celebration of the skill, empathy and dedication care workers bring every day. Head over to our blog to read stories celebrating the impact of care workers:
🔗 myhomelife.org.uk/professional-care-workers-week-celebrating-the-skills-and-stories-of-our-care-workforce
🔗 myhomelife.org.uk/professional-care-workers-week-celebrating-the-skills-and-stories-of-our-care-workforce
Professional Care Workers’ Week: Celebrating the Skills and Stories of Our Care Workforce - My Home Life England
Working in social care is not “just a job” – it’s a profession that requires a whole range of skills, including: compassion, dignity, leadership, resilience, dedication, patience, advocacy, initiative...
myhomelife.org.uk
September 19, 2025 at 12:09 PM
💜 It’s been a week-long celebration of the skill, empathy and dedication care workers bring every day. Head over to our blog to read stories celebrating the impact of care workers:
🔗 myhomelife.org.uk/professional-care-workers-week-celebrating-the-skills-and-stories-of-our-care-workforce
🔗 myhomelife.org.uk/professional-care-workers-week-celebrating-the-skills-and-stories-of-our-care-workforce
This week we’re shining a light on care workers — the people who bring skill, compassion, and dignity into care every day.
In our blog, we’ve shared real voices and stories from the frontline. Take a moment to read and celebrate them: myhomelife.org.uk/professional...
#ProfessionalCareWorkersWeek
In our blog, we’ve shared real voices and stories from the frontline. Take a moment to read and celebrate them: myhomelife.org.uk/professional...
#ProfessionalCareWorkersWeek
Professional Care Workers’ Week: Celebrating the Skills and Stories of Our Care Workforce - My Home Life England
Working in social care is not “just a job” – it’s a profession that requires a whole range of skills, including: compassion, dignity, leadership, resilience, dedication, patience, advocacy, initiative...
myhomelife.org.uk
September 16, 2025 at 9:16 AM
This week we’re shining a light on care workers — the people who bring skill, compassion, and dignity into care every day.
In our blog, we’ve shared real voices and stories from the frontline. Take a moment to read and celebrate them: myhomelife.org.uk/professional...
#ProfessionalCareWorkersWeek
In our blog, we’ve shared real voices and stories from the frontline. Take a moment to read and celebrate them: myhomelife.org.uk/professional...
#ProfessionalCareWorkersWeek
Our research lead Bethany went to Belgium's KU Leuven University to examine Dr Vissers’ PhD thesis, & also presented our ‘Thriving in Residential Care’ research.
It was interesting to hear how care provision differs between the UK & Belgium, and to explore what Thriving can mean for care practice.
It was interesting to hear how care provision differs between the UK & Belgium, and to explore what Thriving can mean for care practice.
September 9, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Our research lead Bethany went to Belgium's KU Leuven University to examine Dr Vissers’ PhD thesis, & also presented our ‘Thriving in Residential Care’ research.
It was interesting to hear how care provision differs between the UK & Belgium, and to explore what Thriving can mean for care practice.
It was interesting to hear how care provision differs between the UK & Belgium, and to explore what Thriving can mean for care practice.
Great to be at the South East Social Care Alliance Annual Conference recently.
Our Programme Manager Sharon spoke about the important role that professional development plays in supporting high quality leadership and empowering the workforce, as well as the benefits of international recruitment.
Our Programme Manager Sharon spoke about the important role that professional development plays in supporting high quality leadership and empowering the workforce, as well as the benefits of international recruitment.
September 4, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Great to be at the South East Social Care Alliance Annual Conference recently.
Our Programme Manager Sharon spoke about the important role that professional development plays in supporting high quality leadership and empowering the workforce, as well as the benefits of international recruitment.
Our Programme Manager Sharon spoke about the important role that professional development plays in supporting high quality leadership and empowering the workforce, as well as the benefits of international recruitment.
It's September and we're gearing up for an exciting few months ahead:
We're continuing to deliver our Professional Support and Development Programmes to leaders across the country.
We're speaking at conferences, webinars & events.
Later this autumn we'll be launching new research – so stay tuned!
We're continuing to deliver our Professional Support and Development Programmes to leaders across the country.
We're speaking at conferences, webinars & events.
Later this autumn we'll be launching new research – so stay tuned!
September 1, 2025 at 3:33 PM
It's September and we're gearing up for an exciting few months ahead:
We're continuing to deliver our Professional Support and Development Programmes to leaders across the country.
We're speaking at conferences, webinars & events.
Later this autumn we'll be launching new research – so stay tuned!
We're continuing to deliver our Professional Support and Development Programmes to leaders across the country.
We're speaking at conferences, webinars & events.
Later this autumn we'll be launching new research – so stay tuned!
Meet Fraser Rickatson - our new Development Board member!
Fraser is currently Policy Manager at Care England.
Hear Fraser's passion and vision for social care, commitment to long-term reform, and what he hopes to achieve through his new role on our Board.
👉 myhomelife.org.uk/fraser-ricka...
Fraser is currently Policy Manager at Care England.
Hear Fraser's passion and vision for social care, commitment to long-term reform, and what he hopes to achieve through his new role on our Board.
👉 myhomelife.org.uk/fraser-ricka...
August 29, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Meet Fraser Rickatson - our new Development Board member!
Fraser is currently Policy Manager at Care England.
Hear Fraser's passion and vision for social care, commitment to long-term reform, and what he hopes to achieve through his new role on our Board.
👉 myhomelife.org.uk/fraser-ricka...
Fraser is currently Policy Manager at Care England.
Hear Fraser's passion and vision for social care, commitment to long-term reform, and what he hopes to achieve through his new role on our Board.
👉 myhomelife.org.uk/fraser-ricka...
Welcome to our new Board member, Fraser Rickatson!
As Policy Manager at Care England, Fraser leads on funding, workforce, and reform, shaping national debates & influencing gov policy.
"I hugely admire My Home Life England’s unique approach to championing care."
myhomelife.org.uk/fraser-ricka...
As Policy Manager at Care England, Fraser leads on funding, workforce, and reform, shaping national debates & influencing gov policy.
"I hugely admire My Home Life England’s unique approach to championing care."
myhomelife.org.uk/fraser-ricka...
Fraser Rickatson joins our Development Board - My Home Life England
We’re delighted to welcome Fraser Rickatson to our Development Board! Fraser is currently Policy Manager at Care England, the national body representing independent adult social care providers. Fraser...
myhomelife.org.uk
August 28, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Welcome to our new Board member, Fraser Rickatson!
As Policy Manager at Care England, Fraser leads on funding, workforce, and reform, shaping national debates & influencing gov policy.
"I hugely admire My Home Life England’s unique approach to championing care."
myhomelife.org.uk/fraser-ricka...
As Policy Manager at Care England, Fraser leads on funding, workforce, and reform, shaping national debates & influencing gov policy.
"I hugely admire My Home Life England’s unique approach to championing care."
myhomelife.org.uk/fraser-ricka...