Blog

Welcome to our blog, where we share stories about the people, projects and places that matter to you.

Lynda Wilson
3 minutes

Have the conversation: how to plan for the future with your finances

Conversations about our and our family's finances can be hard, but planning for the future can give you and your family peace of mind

✍️ Lynda Wilson, Team Manager, Adult Social Care

Joy Dimiri
2 minutes

‘I saw an opportunity to do good – and I took it’

✍️Joy Dimiri, Adult Social Worker at Leicestershire County Council

Sadie sitting on a sofa
3 minutes

A day in the life of a Shared Lives Officer

✍️ Sadie Molyneaux, Shared Lives Officer

Blue and yellow timeline of the fostering application journey
3 minutes

The fostering application journey: 'it’s well-structured to guide you through'

Karen, a recently-approved carer, shares her experiences of going through the fostering application process with Leicestershire County Council.

✍️ Karen, Supported Lodgings Host

Alison Bradbury
4 minutes

A dream career I never thought was possible!

✍️Alison Bradley

four people sat at a table smiling holding up their craft items
3 minutes

Making connections for over two years with FoxConnect

South West Leicestershire and FoxConnect… it’s certainly a match! Let’s review who else we’ve connected over the years!

Phil cutting back himalayan balsam
3 minutes

Himalayan Balsam – an unwelcome visitor

✍️ Phil Whetter, local Scythe volunteer

A man supporting a young woman as she rollerblades down a garden path
2 minutes

'I am grateful for the opportunity given to me': life in a Supported Lodgings household

'Megan', a young person currently living within a Supported Lodgings household, shares her experiences of the scheme.

✍️ 'Megan', looked-after young person

A room with boards of information, a chaise lounge, and a pull-up banner in front of glass doors.
5 minutes

"I felt my history staring right back at me": Unearthing hidden stories with Culture Leicestershire

✍️ Alison Clague, Senior Curator and Esther Shaw, Community Participation Worker; Kit Prime, co-chair of the LGBTQ+ Staff Network

3 minutes

From Apprentice to Leader: My Early Years Career Journey

Read about a journey into early years childcare that began with volunteering at girl guides, and grew into a passion that led to a thriving childcare business ✍️ Kerry Robinson'