MAK Community Care Ltd

17/02/2026

🌙 Ramadan Mubarak from MAK Community Care
As Ramadan begins this evening, with the first day of fasting tomorrow, we extend our warmest wishes to all our staff, the people we support, and our wider community who are observing this blessed month.
At MAK Community Care, we celebrate the rich cultural and religious diversity that makes our community special. Ramadan is a time of reflection, compassion, and unity—values that lie at the heart of the care we provide every day.
We are committed to:

🤝 Supporting one another, especially our Team members and the people we support, who are fasting.
💙 Showing understanding and kindness, including being mindful of routines, energy levels, and prayer times.
🌍 Honouring all cultural celebrations, not only today but throughout the year, as part of our commitment to inclusive and person-centred care.
🕌 Reaching out to our community to recognise and celebrate the traditions that are meaningful to them.

To everyone observing: Ramadan Mubarak. May this month bring peace, connection, and blessings.

17/02/2026

🥞✨ Happy Pancake Day from MAK Community Care! ✨🥞
Today we’re celebrating Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday—a day filled with fun, laughter, and of course… delicious pancakes! 😋
Pancake Day has a long tradition in the UK. Historically, it was the final day before Lent, a period of reflection and fasting in the Christian calendar. People would use up rich ingredients like eggs, milk, and flour before the fasting period began—so making pancakes became the perfect tradition! 🥚🥛✨
For us at MAK Community Care, Pancake Day is all about bringing people together, creating joyful moments, and enjoying tasty treats with our wonderful community. We hope the team and the people we support have a lovely time flipping pancakes, sharing stories, and celebrating together. 💛
Looking forwarded to seeing all the pictures!🥞🥞📸📸
Wishing everyone a day as sweet and warm as a freshly made pancake! 🥞💙

17/02/2026

🌙🐉 Happy Lunar New Year – 17th February 2026
🎉 Celebrating as a Community at MAK Community Care
The Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, begins on 17th February 2026, marking the arrival of the Year of the Fire Horse
🐎 The Year of the Fire Horse
This year is known for enthusiasm, courage, and fresh starts — a wonderful theme for us all as we move forward with hope and positivity.
At MAK Community Care, we love celebrating cultural events that bring joy, connection, and a sense of belonging to the people we support, team members, families, and the wider community.
🌟 Ideas to Celebrate Together
🏮 1. Decorate with Meaning
• Hang red lanterns and paper decorations — red is believed to bring good luck and happiness.
• Add touches of gold for prosperity.
🍊 2. Share Symbolic Foods
• Enjoy treats like dumplings, spring rolls, or mandarin oranges (symbols of good fortune).
• Encourage each other to share memories or foods they associate with New Year celebrations.
🎨 3. Fun Craft Activities
• Make simple lantern crafts, paper fans, or horse-themed art to honour the Year of the Fire Horse.
• Try calligraphy-style writing of good-luck characters such as 福 (Fu – meaning fortune).
🎶 4. Play Music & Explore Traditions
• Listen to Chinese festival music or watch a dragon dance video together.
• Share stories about how different cultures celebrate the Lunar New Year.
🤝 5. Promote Community Spirit
• Share positive affirmations for health, happiness, and togetherness.
❤️ From all of us at MAK Community Care…
We wish the people we support,families, team members and community a joyful, healthy, and prosperous Lunar New Year.
Gong Xi Fa Cai! (Wishing you great happiness and prosperity)

14/02/2026

🌸 Happy Self‑Love Day from MAK Community Care! 🌸
Today isn’t just about romantic love — it’s also about loving YOU.
On this Valentine’s Day, take a moment to remind yourself:
You matter. You are valued. You deserve kindness — especially from yourself.
💖 Do something today that fills your heart
💖 Speak to yourself with love
💖 Choose happy, positive thoughts
💖 Celebrate you — your strength, your journey, your worth
From all of us at MAK Community Care,
Love you… today and every day.
✨ Keep shining, keep smiling, and keep loving yourself. ✨
💕

10/02/2026

🌐 Happy Safer Internet Day, Team MAK! 💙
Today we’re celebrating Safer Internet Day UK
At MAK Community Care, keeping our team members and the people we support safe online is just as important as keeping everyone safe in our services.
Here are some simple hints and tips to help everyone stay safe while using the internet:
🔐 Protect Your Personal Information
Don’t share personal details.
🔑 Use Strong, Unique Passwords
A strong password is one of the easiest ways to stay safe. Mix letters, numbers and symbols — and avoid using the same password for everything.
🧩 Think Before You Click
Be cautious of unexpected messages, links, or attachments. If something doesn’t look right, it probably isn’t.
🧠 Be Kind & Respectful Online
The internet is a shared space. Just like in our services, kindness, respect and understanding go a long way.
🛡️ Check Your Privacy Settings
Take a moment to review the privacy settings on your apps and social media. Small changes can make a big difference.
🗣️ Speak Up if Something Feels Wrong
Whether you’re a staff member or someone we support — you’re not alone. Talk to a team member or trusted person if you’re unsure about anything you see online.
Together, we can make the internet a safer place for everyone — supporting each other, learning together, and staying safe as one team. 💙✨

10/02/2026

🌙 WE ARE HIRING – FULL‑TIME NIGHT MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT TEAM MEMBER
📍 Skegness (PE25)
💷 £14.75 per hour
MAK Community Care is expanding our dedicated team, and we’re looking for a compassionate and reliable Night Mental Health Support Team Member to join us full‑time.
If you’re passionate about supporting individuals with mental health needs and want to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!
✨ What we offer:

Supportive and friendly team
Full training provided
Opportunities for progression
Competitive pay at £14.75 per hour

📌 Please note: We are not offering sponsorship at this time.
🌈 MAK Community Care are an equal opportunity employer.
👉 Apply today and become part of a team that truly makes a difference! kelly@makcares.uk / catherine@makcares.uk

If you love working with people and want to make a difference in the lives of others and yours too thenWE WANT YOU! Why Join?   Working with MAK Community Care is not just an emotionally rewarding role, it’s one of the most varied too. Working with a range of people with different care needs […...

08/02/2026

🌦️ The rain has finally stopped and the sun is trying to peek through the clouds…
A perfect moment to take advantage of the fresh air! ☀️
Pop on a coat, step outside, and enjoy a Walk & Talk with someone today.
Whether it’s a neighbour, a friend, or someone you support—fresh air and good company can brighten the whole day. 💬🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️
Let’s make the most of these little breaks in the weather.
Stay connected. Stay active. Stay well. 💙

06/02/2026

⚠️ Content warning: This post contains references to sexual abuse and sexual violence.
💜 Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week 💜
We want to share an important campaign from NHS England to raise awareness of Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs).
SARCs provide free, confidential care and support to anyone who has experienced r**e, sexual assault, or abuse — at any time in their life. These services are available 24 hours a day, across England, and you do not need to involve the police to access support.
SARCs can offer:
Immediate emotional support
Medical care and forensic examinations (if wanted)
Emergency contraception
STI and HIV testing and support
Referrals to sexual health, mental health, and specialist sexual violence services
🎥 Learn more about SARCs:
Sexual Assault Referral Centres animation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et6Ja2eCW6E
Turn to us, we are here – NHS SARCs video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuYtoVTioww
ℹ️ Further information and support:
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/help-after-r**e-and-sexual-assault/
📍 Find your nearest SARC:
https://www.nhs.uk/sarcs
Please share this information with colleagues, friends, and anyone who may benefit. Support is available — you are not alone 💜

04/02/2026

04/02/2026

👣💬Walk & Talk – Get the PWS Involved💬👣

As part of Time to Talk Day , we’re encouraging everyone to take part in our Walk and Talk Challenge .

We’d love to get as many PWS and Staff involved where appropriate. This could be a simple walk with a chat about anything they choose—how they’re feeling, something positive, or just everyday conversation. The focus is on connection, inclusion, and creating safe opportunities to talk.

If you do take part, please remember to send in a photo (with consent) so we can showcase everyone’s involvement on our social media

01/02/2026

🎉 MAK Community Care Ltd 5 Years in Lincolnshire Today! 🎉

Today marks five incredible years since MAK Community Care began delivering person‑centred, life‑changing support across Lincolnshire. What started on 1st Febuary 2021 with 0 staff has now grown into a thriving team of 184 dedicated professionals, supporting 132 individuals with complex mental health and neurodiverse needs and delivering over 5,000 hours of care every week.

Over these five years, we’ve:
💙 Helped people step down from long‑term hospital stays and rebuild their independence
💙 Supported individuals to secure homes, strengthen relationships, gain employment, and live fulfilled lives
💙 Embedded the FREDA values into every aspect of our care
💙 Built a strong, skilled workforce and launched our own clinical and OT teams
💙 Continued innovating to make services more accessible, person-led, and empowering—both in the community and digitally

To everyone who has been part of our journey,our staff, partners, commissioners, families, and most importantly, the people we support,thank you.

Your trust, dedication, and belief in what MAK stands for is what makes this milestone so special.
Here’s to the next five years of growth, compassion, innovation, and making a difference across Lincolnshire and the UK

💚💛🧡🩷❤️💙💜💫

31/01/2026

🌟 Last Day of January… We Made It! 😅🌟
Phew — hands up if you feel like January had at least 74 days this year? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️
But here we are… the finish line is in sight, and we’re crossing it together 💙
At MAK Community Care, we know this month can feel long, heavy, or just a bit “meh”.
So here’s your friendly reminder:
🗣️ Talk
👂 Listen
🤝 Connect
💛 Support one another
Mental health matters every day — and sometimes it starts with simply checking in with someone and saying, “Are you okay… or are you just January‑tired?” 😄
Let’s step into February with hope, humour, and our amazing community spirit.
Together, we’ve got this. 💪✨
Here’s to lighter days, warmer cups of tea, and months that don’t feel like a trilogy! ☕📅😂