Hesley Group

06/02/2026

🎉 Celebrating Qualifications Success in January!

A huge congratulations to seven amazing colleagues from across four of our services who achieved their Level 2 Diploma in Care this month!

And an extra round of applause too for the three colleagues who completed their Level 3 Diploma. 🌟

Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to delivering outstanding care shine through in everything you do. We’re incredibly proud of you all! 🤩👏

05/02/2026

💬 It’s Time to Talk Day!

At Hesley Group, we believe every conversation has the power to make a difference.

Today is a reminder that checking in, listening well, and creating space for honest conversations helps build a community where everyone feels valued, respected, and understood.

Whether it’s a chat over a cuppa with a colleague, a supportive moment with a person we support in the way that works for them, or simply asking “How are you, really?”- each interaction can nurture wellbeing.

🧡 Our Putting People First value guides us by:

🤝🌼 Showing genuine care
👂🗣️ Respecting everyone’s voice, even when it’s hard to speak
🌱 🤗 Supporting independence through meaningful connection
👥🏡 Working together to create safe, compassionate environments

Today, let’s make time for conversations that matter.

A small chat can make a big difference. 💚

04/02/2026

From the Front Line to Parliament: Laurence’s Voice for Social Care

On 2nd February, Laurence Bansil, Care Manager at Meadow View, took the voices of the social care workforce into Westminster Hall.

Laurence is the creator of a national petition calling for fair and achievable settlement routes for colleagues on Health and Care Worker visas, recognising the essential role they play in supporting vulnerable people across the UK. Seeing this petition debated by MPs is a rare and significant milestone, and a powerful example of frontline leadership shaping national conversation.

During the debate, Lee Pitcher MP, highlighted Laurence’s call for stability in social care, including:

• Protecting the five-year Indefinite Leave to Remain route for those already working in the sector

• Ensuring full impact assessments before decisions are made that affect thousands of lives, services, and the people we support

Laurence attended the debate alongside Hesley Group CEO Virginia Perkins FCIPD, reflecting shared recognition of how workforce stability directly impacts care quality.

This moment is about Laurence’s determination, integrity, and commitment to doing the right thing, for colleagues, for the sector, and for the people who rely on social care every day. We are proud to support his advocacy and to stand behind voices from the frontline making a real difference.

04/02/2026

🤔💜 Thinking about a career in care?
We’d love to meet you!

Join us at the Doncaster Recruitment Showcase to find out how you could become part of a dedicated team making a difference every day for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.

📅 Wednesday 11th February
⏰ 10:00am – 4:30pm
📍 Doncaster Racecourse, Premier Suite

Come along, have a chat, and discover how you can help make great things happen every day.

04/02/2026

💃🕺🎶 A Night Out at Biscuit Billy’s!

Our services were recently invited to try out Doncaster’s new nightlife spot, Biscuit Billy's (Doncaster) - and what a fantastic evening it was.

The staff made us feel so welcome with their friendly, upbeat energy, and the DJ absolutely smashed it, playing loads of song requests from the people we support. ✨

Everyone had an amazing time on the dance floor, and we’re already looking forward to our next visit. 🎉

03/02/2026

🌟 Race Equality Week 2026 | 2–8 February

At Hesley Group, we believe that meaningful change happens when everyone plays their part. As we mark Race Equality Week 2026, we’re reaffirming our commitment to creating environments where every person feels valued, respected, and heard.

This year’s theme, , is a powerful reminder that progress is a shared responsibility. Whether through listening, learning, challenging inequalities, or amplifying inclusive practices - each action creates a ripple that helps build a fairer future.

Together, we can shape workplaces and communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

02/02/2026

🌿 Celebrating Dignity Action Day at Meadow View

Meadow View marked Dignity Action Day by bringing colleagues and the people we support together for something simple but powerful - a cake, a chat, and a moment to reflect on what Dignity truly means.

Everyone was invited to share their thoughts creatively:
🪨 decorating stones
🍃 writing messages on our Dignity Tree leaves
🎨 drawing or writing what dignity means to them

These small expressions spoke volumes about the values we hold close.

At the Hesley Group, Dignity isn’t just a day - it’s a commitment. We are passionate about ensuring every person we support is treated with respect, kindness, and understanding, every single day.

Let’s continue to champion dignity in all we do, today and throughout the year. 💙

02/02/2026

Hesley Group is proud to support LGBT+ History Month 2026 and celebrate the incredible scientists, innovators, and trailblazers from the LGBT+ community who’ve helped shape the world we live in. 🌈✨

This year’s theme, Science and Innovation, highlights the ground-breaking ideas and discoveries of LGBT+ people across history - a powerful reminder that diversity drives progress.

Inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do, and we’re excited to celebrate throughout February with our colleagues and the people we support.

01/02/2026

✨ Exciting developments for our new sensory room at Copperclay! ✨

When Director of Adult Services Michelle Leggott‑Hall told Head of IT Gavin Maynard what she wanted for the new sensory room at Copperclay Mews, Gavin wasted no time bringing that vision to life. He arranged for Dan Aplin from Active Floor UK and Phil Bayliss from Nine Hundred to visit Copperclay and showcase some incredible new technology that could benefit the people we support.

Everyone had a fantastic time trying out the equipment - and some of the people we support were able to get hands‑on and test it out too! 💙

A huge thank you to Dan, Phil, and the whole team for helping us explore new ways to create an engaging, inclusive, and calming sensory space. 🌈

30/01/2026

🌿 Wasteless Wednesday just got even cuter! 🦔💚

At Meadow View, we’ve added a brand‑new project to our sessions - and it’s for a very spiky cause!

The people we support have started making cosy bedding for Hedgehog Hollow Tickhill by tearing up newspapers. This hands-on sensory activity is proving to be great fun, wonderfully calming, and accessible for so many.

Best of all, it provides much‑needed comfort for hedgehogs rescued right here in our community. 📰➡️🛏️🦔

We’re proud to play a small part in helping our prickly neighbours feel safe and snug. 💛

29/01/2026

🫶📽️ Inspiring Stories | Family Voices

Earlier this month, we shared a short clip from an emotional conversation with Louise, whose son John lives at Low Laithes, our adult residential service in Barnsley.

Today, we’re honoured to share Louise’s full story - a heartfelt interview that speaks of the difficulties they faced and why she now feels that John has "found his place" and is "becoming my John again". 🎬💚

Watch the full interview here https://youtu.be/BVbNR4UATMA

Our thanks to Louise for sharing her family's experience. Family voices help shine a light on what truly matters: people, connection and the meaningful support that changes lives.

Louise is a parent of a person living within one of our larger adult residential services. Hear from Louise as to why she's happy that her son lives at Low L...

28/01/2026

🛒 Big steps start with everyday moments

A young person within our Specialist Supported Living service is growing in independence, confidently navigating self-checkout with support from our dedicated team. From scanning items to managing payments, it’s more than shopping - it’s progress in action.

We are so proud to be progress-focused, passionate about quality, and always put people first. Supporting individuals to thrive in supported living is what we’re all about.