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COHTENTS INTRODUCTION MISSAGE FRO_M_CIO 2023/2024 IMPACT THEMES CARI EMPLOYMENT CEIEBRATION FUNDING CHARITY OUTREACH ACKNOWIIDGEMENTS

INTRODUCTION Caring Connections had its most successf ul year in its history in 23124. We have supported more people than ever, working across deprived communities and enhancing the number of care hours we provide. Caring Connections is a registered charity, and we specialise in delivering care and support services throughout Merseyside. This is achieved through Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered care at home, as well as projects across the community. We work primarily with North-west local authorities in providing our social care services. Caring Connections provide care to the following groups of people: Physical disability Palliative care End of life Stroke patients Dementia Those with mental health diagnoses Long term health conditions We are committed to connecting people to quality care, always striving to provide the highest quality of service. As an independent non-profit organisation, we champion those who are underrepresented in our community. This year, the charity delivered domiciliary care services across the following areas: Knowsley Sefton This report will outline the social value of the services we provide at Caring Connections over the last year (1 st April 2023 - 31st March FF Liverpool St Helens Cheshire West and Cheshire Wirral Wigan Warrington Blackpool 2024). Social value is the positive impact that we have within our local communities, through our clients, staff and beyond. This is something we commit to strongly at Caring Connections.

A MESSAGE IIIIY'IH FROM CARING CONNECTIONS CEO. PAUL GROWNEY "We are really proud of our achievements at Caring Connections this year. The team have worked above and beyond in supporting vulnerable adults and disadvantaged communities across the Northwest. This has been our most impactful year in our 32-year history, managing more branches, supporting more individuals, employing more staffs and changing more people's lives. I would personally like to thank our staff teams who have worked tirelessly this year, demonstrated true resilience and often put others needs before their own. I truly believe we employ the best care workers around and am indebted to each one of them for their service over the past year."

OUR 2023/2024 IMPACT THEMES r• CARE EMPLOYMENT CELEBRATION FUNDING 'OUTREACH CHARITY

CARE IN 202312024. CARING CONNECTIONS DELIVERED 207000 HOURS OF DOMICILIARY CARE TO VULNERABLE ADULTS ACROSS THE NORTHWEST ON AVERAGE, OVER 400 PEOPLE A DAY WERE SUPPORTED BY CARING CONNECTIONS ON AVERAGE, WE PROVIDED 17200 HOURS OF CARE PER MONTH 1036 INDIVIDUALS WERE SUPPORTED BY CARING CONNECTIONS THROUGH SOCIAL CARE SERVICES IN 202312024

CARE CONTRACTS Caring Connections is contracted through local authorities for the provision of care services, with a small number of private paying service users. SPOT PURCHASE SUPPLIER Wirral MBC Cheshire West and Chester MBC Liverpool CC St Helens MBC Sefton MBC Blackpool MBC LEAD CARE PROVIDER Warrington MBC Wigan MBC Knowsley MBC

I•] EMPLOYMENT IN 202312024. CARING CONNECTIONS PROVIDED EMPLOYMENT TO OVER 415 INDIVIDUALS ACROSS THE NORTHWEST. TARGETINQ INDIVIDUALS FROM DEPRIVED COMMUNITIES During Ihis year. we embarked upon a number ol worklorce wellbeing activities.

WORKFORCE WELLBEING 17 r." li Our management team took on some team building at Our Warrington office chose Contained Liverpool, beating to take on the World's Fastest the escape room. Zipline! The Knowsley Office hosted our Annual Santa's Grotto for staff and their families, as well as making some home visits. lonta'i Gioll)

EMPLOYMENT ryd 11111 la -2021/.23 C7rtry ualliy Protects al efton MBC James Mefllral I., nauaj YMCl4 TWW. Merseyslde & Cheshlre LGBTIQA Chartermark In October 2023, Caring Connections were awarded the NAVAJO Chartermark. This was for our commitment to inclusivity and equality for the LGBTQ+ community, and was led by HR manager, Julie Griffiths.

•• CELEBRATION; At Caring Connections, we are passionate about celebrating our staff and local communities. This didn't stop in 2023/2024, and we are so proud to celebrate the following: British Empire Medals Employees of the Month National and local award nominations and wins Spotlight moment: Jane Ashton

BRITISH EMPIRE MEDALS Rachael Fraser, Quality Director, was recognised in the New Years Honours List, for her work supporting vulnerable adults throughout the pandemic. "I couldn't have done it any of what I've done in social care without the support of Claire and Paul. I can't forget the frontline team, who, despite being me picking up the award, have achieved so much in the field. This medal is for all of the team, l am just proud to have received it" Rachael Fraser I11!f',- In the King's Birthday Honours, Katy Turner was recognised for her services to social care during the pandemic. I'i.

202912024 EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH 11.1: oring Connoclions

LOCAL AND NATIONAL AWARDS This year, we are fortunate to have been recognised for the work that we do here at Caring Connections. Julie Griff iths: Workforce Development Leader S'(Ic.ial Care (Finalist) LEADERSHIP Amanda Holden: Lifetime Achievement Award (Finalist) Heidi Sanchez: Quality Assurance Leader (Finalist) AI¢OIN151HS IXtLI IEhCf 1115QflAI CARI i1￿￿111￿ Illi Julie Griffiths: HR/Recruiter Award (National Finalist) Amanda Holden: Social Care Superwoman (National Finalist) VIAGS WDNIIN ACHIÈVINLI UftCATfr4Z•• IN UOLIAI. I".ARÉ * FINALIST Julie Griffiths: Employee of the Year (Highly Commended) Community Impact Award (Highly Commended) AWA￿￿53 Paul Growney: Male Entrepreneur of the Year (Nomination) Business of the Year (Nomination) THE GREAT BRITISH AWARDS USINE-?- & (;OMf4AUNI I Y

CARING CONNECTIONS AWARDS,. 2023 We also hosted an awards ceremony of our own, celebrating the tireless work of all of our staff across branches. Our award winners were: Rising Star Award - Molly Jackson Rising Star Award - Leah Titley Home Care Hero Award - Sharon Dickson Reablement Award - Dominic Lewington Above & Beyond Award - Leah Holden Barbara Bettle Award - Christine Torres John Paul Award- Dawn Kilbride Making a Difference Award - Ellis Hutchinson Warrington Branch Carer of the Year- Megan Kirkham Knowsley Branch Carer of the Year - Debbie Rossiter Wirral Carer of the Year- Kay Phillips Wigan Carer of the Year- Jurgita Valiukaite Organisational Overall Employee of the Year- Claire Melling

SPOTLIGHT MOMENT This year, we celebrated the actions of Wigan carer, Jane Ashton. When providing care in a client's home, the man went into cardiac arrest. Jane provided emergency CPR, and saved the man's life. She was presented with flowers by Andrea Woodcock, from Wigan council, to thank her for her quick thinking and her heroic actions. Jane is an inspiration to all social workers, and is an example of how valuable care workers are.

tHARITY This year, our team took on a number of challenges to raise funds for some of our chosen charities. RENALINE SH? There were no fears of heights, as Izzy, Danny and Paul took on the Anfield Abseil. This was in aid of Alfie's Squad, a charity supporting children bereaved through suicide. Paul, Amanda and Mel raised money for the Whiston Hospital's Playground SOS Appeal. In July 2023, they abseiled down Liverpool Cathedral! Ci ".ION IELEb% 7SPff

carr That... 2023-202 This year, Caring Connections partnered with Lightbody Health CIC, raising awareness for suicide prevention across Liverpool. This was all in aid of Alfie's Squad. WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY Some of the team took part in the Carry that Weight Challenge on Saturday 11th September. This involved walking a full marathon distance, from Southport to Otterspool, carrying a weight of 351bs on their back. Approximately 60,000 steps later, they were glad to see the finish linel L16HrDo' r4-r •¥p

CARRY THAT CHRISTMAS 2023 The festive period saw us continue our work with Lightbody Health CIC, and launched a Christmas Toy appeal across our branches. We collected over 350 toys that were (lonated to lamilies struggling al Christmas across Knowsley. IQ41TrIOITIO We organised a12Km walk through Liverpool City Centre with the collection ol toys. to raise awareness. l/

FUNDING Throughout the year, we have been incredibly grateful to those who have provided funding for the work that we do and the projects we run. LivvKey-" THE NATIONAL LOTTERYO housing group Fund-L The National Lottery £20,000 to support bereavement counselling Knowsley Public Health £5,000 towards our Winter Warmer Hampers Livv Housing £5,000 to fund our Huyton Lunch Club Service The Key Fund Social Investment and Charity support

OUTREACH PROGRAMMES This year saw the launch of a number of new social value projects at Caring Connections, as well as the continuation of past projects. We don't just provide domiciliary care, we are passionate about supporting those in need within our local community HOMELESSNESS In 2023/2024, Caring Connections successfully continued and grew its provision of supporting those affected by and at risk of homelessness within the Liverpool City Region. Liverpool YMCA: Provision of complex care within hostel accommodation The Whitechapel Centre: Lead care provider on hospital discharge programme Liverpool City Council: Lead care provider in Aigburth Drive Harm Reduction Unit

BEREAVEMENT COUNSELLING THE BARBARA BETTLE FOUNDATION Throughout the year, we have delivered fully funded, one- to one bereavement counselling sessions across Knowsley, St Helens, Cheshire, Liverpool and Wigan. 3779 SESSIONS PROVIDED OVER THE YEAR COUNSELLORS PROVIDING SERVICE 345 CLIENTS SUPPORTED BY THE SERVICE The service provides support particularly for those who have experienced complex bereavements. These include bereavement through suicide, road traffic accidents, knife crime, murder, and COVID-related deaths. AGE RANGE OF THOSE SUPPORTED 18-25: 26 26-49: 103 50-65: 182 65+: 34

SOCIAL ISOLATION Across our care branches, we have begun the delivery of community social events. This has allowed us to support individuals in our local community to come together, with the aim to reduce loneliness and isolation. In our Knowsley branch, these are hosted in St Agnes Church, and organised by Chris Houseby. •k We have also joined the Befriending Network, to help us develop best practice across our branches. They have helped support the launch of our Befriending service, linking service users with volunteers for a weekly catch up.

ifx11 WINTER WELLBEING HAMPERS This year, we launched our winter wellbeing hamper project, co-ordinated by Michelle Adamson. We delivered these across Knowsley to residents at greater risk of negative health effects, such as those who are elderly and isolated. *A 14 JJ TEgso

ACKNOWIEDGEMENTS We couldn't have done this year without the support of some incredible teams: Knowsley Public Health Livv Housing One Knowsley The National Lottery The Key Fund Llghtbody Health CIC St Agnes, Church Hall Caring Connectlons Floor One, Edward House Earl of Derby House Complex North Mersey Business Centre Woodward Road, Knowsley Industrial Estate L33 7UY At Caring Connections, we would, also like to thank the local and city councils that we work alongside. 0151289 2761 Finally, we would like to thank everyone who helps provide all of our services. From our carers, to volunteers, and all those involved in Caring Connections, we couldn't do it without you! info@carlngconnecllons.org.uk www.carlngconnectlons.org.uk