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Blackpool care worker named Wellbeing Hero by national charity
A support worker at a Blackpool supported housing scheme has been named Wellbeing Hero of the Year by the national adult health and social care charity Making Space. Julie Rose
Dewsbury care worker given Newcomer of the Year award by national charity
A Dewsbury support worker has been named Newcomer of the Year by national adult health and social care charity Making Space – the second awards nod for support worker Naveed
Doncaster carer named Volunteer of the Year by national charity
A full-time carer from Doncaster has been named Volunteer of the Year by the national adult health and social care charity Making Space. Patricia Whiteley, who helps to support people
Wigan care team win charity award for work with care home residents
A team of care workers have been given an award in recognition of their commitment to working with care home residents to improve services and raise standards. The team at
Research articles
Want to be a good leader? Listen, learn and accept times have changed
The latest original content from Esade on Do Better: Want to be a good leader? Listen, learn and accept times have changed All Esade contributions are for BCNcontent.
Tourism in Spain: Can the present model continue?
The latest original content from Esade on Do Better: Tourism in Spain: Can the present model continue? All Esade contributions are for BCNcontent.
Is impact as ‘material’ as financials in decision-making?
The latest research from Esade on Do Better: Is impact as ‘material’ as financials in decision-making? By Lisa Hehenberger and Chiara Andreoli . All Esade contributions are for BCNcontent.
When it comes to diversity, should advertising reflect or shape society?
The latest research from Esade on Do Better: When it comes to diversity, should advertising reflect or shape society? By Alexis Mavrommatis. All Esade contributions are for BCNcontent.
Features
What the pandemic has taught us about online learning
Executive leadership coach Susy Roberts from Hunter Roberts shares her expertise on online learning and what we can learn from the pandemic.
There’s no vaccine for the impact of Covid on mental health
Executive leadership coach Susy Roberts from Hunter Roberts explains how leaders can support employees with their mental health during the pandemic.
Working from home? Some tips for employers
Remote working has been steadily increasing in popularity, but the pandemic has enforced us to adapt en masse. With little or no warning, it’s very much a case of muddling through.
Helping young people in the post-pandemic work landscape
Workers aged under 25 during the pandemic in the UK were twice as likely to have lost their jobs, particularly in retail, hospitality and the gig economy. Executive leadership coach Susy
News
Making Space third national awards celebrate successes
Jump to the bottom of the page for a sample of press coverage. National health and social care charity Making Space has held its third annual Colleague Awards, with trophies
Making Space named employer of the year at the Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Awards
Adult health and social care charity Making Space has been named the Employer/Workplace of the Year at the Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Awards 2024. The awards are organised
New free guide released: branding on a budget
Don’t have a budget for branding? Many people don’t – but it doesn’t mean you can’t stand out. Hiring a professional for the job is always the best option, but
Three Housing With Care Awards for Making Space
Congratulations to Making Space for winning three Housing With Care Awards! All five nominees reached the final, which was held at London’s Hilton Bankside Hotel, with three going home with
Press releases
Kendal care manager wins national leadership award
A team leader at supported living services in Kendal has been recognised for her “contagious passion for caregiving” with a national award. Joanne McMillan, who is from Morecambe and manages
Ellesmere Port care manager wins national leadership award
The manager of an Ellesmere Port residential service has been recognised with a national award for her “tireless dedication” to people living with mental health issues and learning disabilities. Dreena
Warrington’s Ashwood Court wins national award for work with residents
A Warrington residential service that supports people living with mental health conditions has been recognised for its excellent care with a national award. Colleagues and residents at Ashwood Court, in
Are these the four best bands in Tameside and Oldham?
This Tameside arts centre thinks so A brand new band night in Mossley will showcase the very best of local talent. On Saturday 22 June, The Vale will host the
Client case studies
Case study | ADEMU (A Dynamic Economic and Monetary Union)
Organisation type RESEARCH NETWORK Sectors ECONOMICS | FISCAL POLICY Services COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY | EVENT MANAGEMENT | INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS | EDITING | MARKETING MATERIAL | PUBLICATIONS | VIDEO | WEB CONTENT
Case study | EconPol Europe
Organisation type RESEARCH NETWORK Sectors ECONOMICS | FISCAL POLICY Services COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY | EVENT MANAGEMENT | PR CAMPAIGNS | INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS | SOCIAL MEDIA | EDITING | MARKETING MATERIAL |
Case study | Go! magazine for Travel South Yorkshire
Organisation type PUBLIC TRANSPORT Sectors TRANSPORT Services WRITING | CONSUMER MAGAZINES | ORIGINAL FEATURES | INTERVIEWS & REAL LIFE Go! magazine was produced by Travel South Yorkshire and South Yorkshire
Case study | Sara Teiger PR
Organisation type Freelance PR Sectors Arts | charity | education | sme Services award nominations | CASE STUDIES | FEATURES | GHOSTWRITING | REAL LIFE | marketing material | THOUGHT
Guides
Branding on a budget
Don’t have a budget for branding? Many people don’t – but it doesn’t mean you can’t stand out. Hiring a professional for the job is always the best option, but
How to turn your communications plan into action
For your communications strategy to be a success, you need to connect outcomes with actions, assign individual responsibility and link everything to your overall goals Your communications strategy is the
Applying for research funding? Here’s what to include in your communications plan
From the preparation of your proposal to disseminating final results, your communications activity should follow a clear strategy that supports the goals of your project Whatever your line of research
Start with a strategy
Whether it’s at an organisational level or for a specific campaign, your communications strategy defines expectations and outcomes and the roles people play in achieving them. Here are the basics