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Northern Healthcare Named Finalist at the HealthInvestor Awards 2026
Northern Healthcare is proud to share that we have been named a finalist in the Complex Care Provider of the Year - Homecare or Supported Living category at the HealthInvestor Awards 2026. For our organisation, this recognition is something to celebrate. It reflects…
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What Healing Can Actually Look Like
We talk a lot about recovery, progress and positive outcomes in supported living, but what does healing actually look like in real life? It tends not to be dramatic, it isn’t always visible, and it rarely follows a straight line…
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End of January Check-In: A Gentle Moment to Pause and Reflect
As January comes to an end, it’s natural to pause and reflect on how the start of the year has felt for you. While a new year often arrives with hope and fresh intentions, it can also feel heavy, tiring or overwhelming. For many people, the pressure…
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Why Self-Compassion is the Best Resolution You Can Make
Every January, millions of people in the UK set themselves New Year's resolutions, but too often those goals focus on restriction, discipline or self-criticism rather than well-being. According to a recent survey, roughly 72% of Brits will make at least one resolution for 2026, with many centering on health and…
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Celebrating Achievements: Reflecting on Success in Supported Living
Supported living is built on everyday life. Not dramatic turning points or overnight transformations, but ordinary moments that slowly add up to something bigger. A person gets up earlier than they did last month. Someone cooks a meal without support for…
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The Mental Health Benefits of Humour
We’ve all heard the saying “laughter is the best medicine”, but science shows it might be truer than we think. In recent years, researchers across disciplines have increasingly investigated the role of humour and laughter in supporting mental health and well-being. From biological responses…
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Loneliness at Christmas: Supporting Adults in Care Through the Holidays
For many, Christmas is a season of joy, but for others, it can be the hardest time of the year. The festive season often brings expectations of togetherness and celebration, but for adults living in supported-living settings, or those with disabilities…
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Supported Living and Employment: Pathways Back Into Work
For anyone rebuilding their life in supported living, the idea of getting back into work often represents more than securing a pay slip. It can signal a return to structure as work offers routine, connection, and the chance to take back control, all of which play…
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Mental Health vs Mental Fitness
The terms mental health and mental fitness appear similar at first glance, and it’s easy to see why they’re often used as if they mean the same thing. Both relate to our emotional world, our behaviour, and how we respond to the demands of life. Yet…
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Can Sustainability Improve Well-being Too?
Sustainability isn’t just good for the planet; it can also improve the well-being of people in care and the staff who support them. As societies grow more conscious of environmental impact, social care settings such as supported living services are…
