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This International Men’s Day (19 November), we’re celebrating the inspiring men across Making Space who bring compassion, balance, and purpose to social care. This year’s theme, ‘Inspiring Men and Boys,’ recognises positive role models and the power of empathy, equality, and connection. Meet some of the men making a difference every day — and discover how their stories are helping to break stereotypes and inspire others to join a career in care.

On Thursday 20 November, we’ll be joining carers across the UK to mark Carers Rights Day. This year’s theme, ‘Know your rights, use your rights’, highlights the importance of carers understanding the support and protections available to them. Our teams will be hosting and attending events to celebrate carers and help them access advice, wellbeing support, and their full rights.

This National Career Development Month, discover how Making Space empowers colleagues to learn, grow, and thrive - including Victoria Lawton-Bates, whose inspiring journey shows it’s never too late to find your path.

Making Space has won the Care Innovation Challenge 2025 with the Making It Real G.A.M.E — a creative, co-produced tool that brings the Making It Real framework to life through play and partnership.

We’re thrilled to announce that Making Space has been shortlisted for 11 regional awards at this year’s Great British Care Awards. These nominations celebrate the compassion, dedication and innovation of our colleagues across the country, all united by a shared commitment to putting people first in everything we do.

World Mental Health Day is a time to reflect, raise awareness, and take action on mental wellbeing. This year’s theme, “Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies,” reminds us that mental health support is vital, even in the most challenging circumstances. At Making Space, we’re committed to empowering people to look after their wellbeing and making support accessible to all.

Making Space is proud to be part of the new Liverpool City Region Adult Social Care Testbed, a pioneering project that brings together care providers, academics, industry partners and people with lived experience to shape the future of care. From testing new technology to sharing insights from our staff and the people we support, we’re helping to drive innovation that puts people at the heart of social care.

We’re thrilled to announce that our CEO, Rachel Peacock, has been named a finalist in the prestigious Social Care Top 30 Awards 2025. This recognition shines a spotlight on the inspirational leaders shaping the future of social care, and we’re proud to see Rachel’s vision and dedication celebrated on a national stage.

Making Space has been named Care SME Employer of the Year at the 2025 Paragon Skills Apprenticeship Awards, recognising our commitment to developing talent and supporting apprentices to succeed.

Making Space is proud to be part of National Inclusion Week® 2025 (15–21 September), joining thousands of organisations across the UK in championing equity, diversity and belonging. With this year’s theme, Now is the Time, we’re reflecting on our own inclusion journey and celebrating the colleagues who are helping us build a culture where every voice is valued and everyone feels they belong.