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Celebrating Black History Month  While Black History Month began in the United States of America in the 1920s, it was first celebrated in the UK in 1987, the 150th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in the Caribbean, and happens every October.  As we commemorate Black History Month, it is essential to recognise and celebrate...

This year’s World Mental Health Day reminded us of the importance of mental health and well-being. It was a day to reflect on mental health and the challenges faced by individuals. It was also an opportunity to draw attention to innovative and holistic approaches such as animal-assisted therapy (AAT). AAT which is an increasingly recognised...

Donna shares how her fostering journey has been since her approval. It gives a perfect insight into the challenges that fostering may bring to a new foster carer and that of the resilience and supportive team we have here at Progress. “My first year was quite a challenge in some respects, although very rewarding at...

As part of the #CelebratingSocialCare initiative launched by Skills for Care, the Deputy Manager of Oak Cottage wanted to share his appreciation for his team – At Progress we provide care and support to a large variety of needs; Oak Cottage is our specialist service that is a home to children with severe and complex...

Jude, one of our Stourbridge House residents, has revealed he feels “like a new man’ following his leg amputation. Jude was born with Cerebral Palsy – and after a series of leg procedures that began in early childhood – Jude developed complex regional pain syndrome, which caused his leg to become stuck for the next...

We caught up with Marianne and Jason who have reached the end of their fostering assessment, after a slight delay due to an unfortunate plumbing issue in their home. Yes, we appreciate these things do happen – They are now heading to panel! Here’s what they said: Well, the fostering assessment has been a new...

As the festive period grew closer, we explored new ways to help those in need and ensure that as many people as possible get the magical Christmas they deserve. Over the past month, our team has been bringing non-perishable food items such as soup, cereal, and crisps for us to donate to the local food...

This year, our head office staff decided to support Derek’s Tree Charity instead of doing Secret Santa.  Derek’s Tree is a long-running charity in Burton which brings joy to thousands of youngsters every year.  Derek Liddle, now aged 82, launched the scheme from his Branston living room back in 1995 and has since won the...

We are thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted as finalists for this year’s LaingBuisson Awards in the ‘Children’s Services’ category. Now in their 17th year, the national LaingBuisson Awards recognises and rewards providers’ invaluable contribution to the care sector. The Children’s Services category celebrates service providers who have made an outstanding contribution to...

We are recruiting Support Workers to work DAYS or NIGHTS across a number of services and locations! Are you looking for a company who really do give THE BEST care to the wonderful young people in their care? Are you looking for just Days, just Nights, Fixed Nights, or even Weekends only? We will recruit...