Unique Community Services

15/01/2026

📢 New Resource Available: Personal and Health Budgets Overview

We’ve been creating practical, valuable guides to help care professionals navigate the most important aspects of support in the UK health and social care sector.

This overview of Personal and Health Budgets explains what they are, who is entitled to them, and how they give people real choice and control over their care. It’s designed to support your work, helping you make informed decisions with confidence and clarity.

Explore the available resources and download your copy today: https://uniquecs.co.uk/resources/

09/01/2026

➡️The White Paper 2025 publication reflects conversations we’ve been having across the care sector throughout the year.

If you’re involved in care delivering it, commissioning it, or relying on it, you’ll recognise the struggles: not enough time, limited space, mounting pressure.

We asked care professionals, families, and commissioners to speak openly about their experiences. This publication captures their voices and explores what’s needed to improve care.

➡️Less Constraints, Better Care

Real transformation happens through collective action. Our research identifies successes, ongoing challenges, and the ways the system can evolve to provide equal, timely, and effective support for everyone.

You can download it here: https://uniquecs.co.uk/resources/

25/12/2025

✨During this special time of year, we are reminded of the quiet power of kindness, connection, and care.

With heartfelt thanks to everyone who continues to support others during the holidays, your presence, compassion, and dedication make a real difference

May the season bring moments of peace, warmth, and gentle joy.

Happy Holidays! ❄️✨

19/12/2025

🕐During the holidays, situations can change quickly, and timely, compassionate support can make a real difference.

Our Rapid Response support includes:

👉PROACT-SCIPr® informed approaches
👉24/7 clinical support during critical periods
👉Transitional support to help people regain stability
👉An in-house therapy team working alongside people and families

We work calmly alongside families and professionals to help stabilise complex situations and provide reassurance when it’s most needed.

Our focus is on helping people feel safe, supported, and able to move forward with confidence during challenging moments.

If you’d like to talk through how we can support, please get in touch here: https://uniquecs.co.uk/referrals-and-admissions/

02/12/2025

🏬Enjoying the Gherkin, a coffee, and a calm moment in the heart of London.

Nothing beats a day exploring one of Elliot’s favourite buildings in London! From gazing up at the iconic Gherkin to sipping coffee in his favourite café, he was soaking up every happy moment.

Elliot’s journey reminds us just how far he’s come. After years in hospital, he now lives in his own home. a place where he sets his own pace, follows his own plans, and fills his days with the things he loves.

Today, that meant exploring incredible buildings, enjoying his coffee just how he likes it, and being fully part of the city he adores. We couldn’t be happier to be by his side for these special adventures. 💛

Read more here: https://uniquecs.co.uk/impact-stories/case-studies/this-is-my-life-after-4-years-in-a-hospital-i-now-live-in-my-own-home/

25/11/2025

🤝Real empowerment starts with saying: “Yes, you can try.”

Positive risk-taking is a vital part of truly person-centred care. It’s about giving people the chance to make choices, try new experiences, and take meaningful steps toward independence, even when there’s some uncertainty.

When risks are thoughtfully assessed and supported, they build confidence, resilience, and a sense of control. Overprotection can hold people back; trusting them with measured, supported risks helps them grow.

We’ve shared a few real examples of what positive risk-taking looks like in practice, and how it can transform someone’s life.

Read the full blog here:

Explore real-life examples of positive risk-taking in health and social care. Learn how empowering choices improve wellbeing and promote independence in care settings.

21/11/2025

Elliot has a favourite building in Leeds - and a favourite sofa inside the Starbucks next door.

Every day, he orders his own hot chocolate, chats to the staff who adore him, and spends hours listening to music. It’s his happy place, his independence, his world.

“He loves buildings… and almost every day he goes to one. Starbucks staff know him so well, he just relaxes, listens to his music and lives his best life.” - Christine, Elliot’s mother

This moment tells you so much about who he is: creative, curious, gentle.

And it’s just the beginning of Elliot’s journey, a story about being seen, understood, and supported to live life on his own terms.

Full story below: https://uniquecs.co.uk/impact-stories/case-studies/this-is-my-life-after-4-years-in-a-hospital-i-now-live-in-my-own-home/

18/11/2025

Nothing lights up a day like a smile like Elliot’s!😊 Enjoying a coffee and soaking up a happy moment.☕

Elliot’s journey is a powerful reminder of just how far he’s come. After spending four years in hospital, he now lives in his own home, a place where he can truly be himself.

Today, he sets his own pace, makes his own plans, and fills his days with things he loves: exploring buildings, listening to music in his favourite café, and just being in his community.

Read more here: https://uniquecs.co.uk/impact-stories/case-studies/this-is-my-life-after-4-years-in-a-hospital-i-now-live-in-my-own-home/

06/10/2025

🌟We are hiring: Healthcare Support Workers

📍York 📍Leeds📍Bradford📍Sheffield

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for dedicated Healthcare Support Workers to join our team and deliver compassionate, person-centred care in the community.

🌱What We Offer:

- Fair Pay: We offer fair remuneration that reflects the quality and dedication you bring to your role.
- Professional Development: Enhance your skills through access to Care - Certificate and specialised training, including PROACT-SCIPr-UK®, tailored to support your professional growth.
- Supportive Environment: A workplace that values compassion, community, and impact, encouraging collaboration and continuous learning.

🌟The chance to make a real difference in the lives of the families we support.🌟

👉If you’re empathetic, motivated, and ready to bring positive change, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and make a difference where it matters most.

Apply today: https://uniquecs.co.uk/job-ad/healthcare-support-worker-4/

12/09/2025

💙We received this lovely photo of Rebecca Davis, Elliot’s sister, presenting at the Supported Living Property Network Conference.

Her story is a powerful reminder that we all need to pull together to co-create community-based discharge solutions, so that people in hospital, and those at risk of admission, can return to their communities and families, where they belong.

Read more about Elliot's story here: https://uniquecs.co.uk/impact-stories/case-studies/this-is-my-life-after-4-years-in-a-hospital-i-now-live-in-my-own-home/

12/09/2025

📣Commissioners, Social Workers, Healthcare Professionals, People receiving support, and their families!

Your voice has the power to drive real change!

Each day, you witness the reality of care - what works, what stands in the way, and what makes the greatest difference. No policy or report can capture that insight the way you can.

What you share is more than feedback - it is the foundation of change.

Our 2025 White Paper Survey takes just 5-8 minutes, but the impact of your contribution can last for years.

📢Together, we can shape a care system built on compassion, dignity, and lived experience.

👉 Share your voice today: [https://lnkd.in/dT7umuxc