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Dorothy
- Nov 12, 2019
Being ready for whatever might come
Recently British police forces, local authorities and ubu have posted stories on the internet encouraging citizens to prepare for
Dorothy
- Oct 13, 2019
We can all be champions
Promoting well-being and positive mental health has always been an essential part of everything ubu does as an organization. This is why we
Dorothy
- Sep 30, 2019
ubu support for the European Union Settlement Scheme
As a caring organization, ubu has at its heart, a commitment to the people we support and our colleagues, to live with greater personal
Dorothy
- Sep 29, 2019
Trust- The human foundation of culture
I know that trust is what underpins and maintains our culture as an organisation, as colleagues working together as One Team in ubu, and as
Dorothy
- Jun 5, 2019
“Inhumanity” The Crisis in Care
Yet another BBC Panorama team went undercover inside a so-called hospital, (“Whorlton Hall”) for vulnerable adults revealing patients being
Dorothy
- May 27, 2019
Safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led?
This week, following the shocking investigation by the Panorama programme into a specialist hospital in County Durham for adults with
Dorothy
- May 22, 2019
We need real change and we need it now
When the Winterbourne View scandal was revealed over 8 years ago, we were told it would never happen again. But it has and it will continue.
Dorothy
- Apr 30, 2019
It's different for girls
In 1979 Joe Jackson released a song which was a minor ‘hit’ in the UK “It’s different for girls”. It was a sentiment that resonated with
Dorothy
- Apr 14, 2019
Be the change
Finding ways to effect change in any well-established organisation can be a challenge. Embracing change every day generates tremendous
Dorothy
- Mar 31, 2019
"Awareness Days" really help change our perceptions
This week we see the celebration of World Autism Awareness Week which is marked and celebrated globally in a variety of ways. Illustrating
Dorothy
- Mar 18, 2019
Finding light out of darkness
This time of year many of us experience what’s often called “the winter blues”. It’s well recognised these days that the effects of lack of
Dorothy
- Nov 27, 2018
Leadership Together
I was recently privileged to be a panel member for a number of excellent leadership management presentations. Without exception each present
Dorothy
- Nov 19, 2018
Welcoming New Team Members
We all enjoy meeting and welcoming new team members who are joining ubu. They are carefully recruited from every generation and all walks of
Dorothy
- Oct 21, 2018
Today’s Work Choices
When recruiting new members we look for something special. Yes I am sure every employer says that so let me explain.
We look for people who
