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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.

Our inclusive Doncaster carers group, We All Are One, has won the Community Group Award at the Carers UK Awards 2025, recognising its exceptional support for unpaid carers.

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.

Join us in Warrington on Tuesday 11 November for an inspiring afternoon exploring how to create more inclusive, supportive workplaces for neurodivergent colleagues. Hear from lived-experience speakers and industry experts and discover practical ways to help everyone thrive at work.

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, in partnership with Halo Housing Association and Lancashire County Council, has opened Inspiring Minds East – a new supported living rehabilitation service in Burnley. The development provides nine self-contained flats with 24/7 support, helping people living with mental illness build the skills and confidence to move towards independence.

We’re delighted to welcome Beacon Counselling into Making Space. This merger expands our Talking Therapies and wellbeing services, ensuring more people can access vital mental health support.