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The Grave Consequences of Undertrained Care Home Staff

In the delicate ecosystem of care homes, the quality of patient care is intricately intertwined with the competence of the…

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Navigating the Social Care Funding Conundrum – An Urgent Call to Action for Quality Training

In the ever-evolving landscape of social care, the critical issue of funding has taken centre stage once again. A recent…

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Trailblazing Excellence: Celebrating Gillian Ashcroft’s Award Victories in Social Care

Trailblazing Excellence: Celebrating Gillian Ashcroft’s Award Victories in Social Care In the past weeks, our leader and owner, Gillian Ashcroft,…

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Embracing Inclusivity: Promoting Diversity in Social Care Training Through Online Courses

Embracing Inclusivity: Promoting Diversity in Social Care Training Through Online Courses In the field of social care, diversity and inclusion…

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The Empathy Advantage: Exploring the Role of Emotional Intelligence in Social Care

The Empathy Advantage: Exploring the Role of Emotional Intelligence in Social Care In the realm of social care, providing support…

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Virtual Reality vs. Transforming Training in Social Care

Virtual Reality vs. Transforming Training in Social Care Using Virtual Reality (VR) in training social care workers offers several valuable…

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Empowering Vulnerable Youth: Foster Care vs. Residential Childcare

Empowering Vulnerable Youth: Foster Care vs. Residential Childcare The foster care system, although a temporary residence for children who’ve suffered…

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7 Reasons Why Training is of Paramount Importance for Looking After Young People Dealing with Trauma

7 Reasons Why Training is of Paramount Importance for Looking After Young People Dealing with Trauma Trauma can manifest in…

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Preventing Burnout and Compassion Fatigue in Health & Social Care

Preventing Burnout and Compassion Fatigue in Health & Social Care Preventing burnout and compassion fatigue in health and social care…

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Celebrating Edge Hill’s North West SME Growth & Innovation Awards 2022

Celebrating Edge Hill’s North West SME Growth & Innovation Awards 2022 We are award winners! We’re incredibly proud to have…

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The Great British Entrepreneur Awards and John Caudwell Award

The Great British Entrepreneur Awards and John Caudwell Award Gill has been shortlisted as Purpose Entrepreneur of the Year at…

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National Event: Seeing it Through the Eyes of a Child

National Event: Seeing it Through the Eyes of a Child Friday 20th October 2023 | The Hilton, Liverpool We are…

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Think Tank & Exceptional Care: Launch Event

Think Tank & Exceptional Care: Launch Event Friday 6th October 2023 | Formby Hall, Liverpool We are excited to share…

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Saying goodbye to Ellie

In November Think Tank Academy said farewell to Ellie Birchall. Ellie initially joined us on a placement programme from Edge…

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SME Awards Ceremony

SME Awards Ceremony Think Tank Academy has been shortlisted for the Skills for Growth Award by Edge Hill University, and…

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Three Peaks Challenge

Mark Spanner’s Three Peak Challenge This month Mark Spanner completed his ‘Three Peaks Team Walk for Kaz’ to fundraise for…

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October 2022 Fundraiser

In October we walked and fundraised! Elle Fisher’s Light Up The Night Walk A huge well done to Elle Fisher,…

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Congratulations

Congratulations! Congratulations to Darren at Think Tank Academy, and Elle and Helen at Exceptional Care for completing their CMI Level…

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