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🎉 As we celebrate 30 years of Achieve together this year, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the incredible journey that has brought us here. 🎉 Over the past three decades, Achieve together has grown and evolved significantly, but one thing has remained constant: our commitment to people. What began as a small organisation with a clear purpose has become a leading UK provider of specialist support for people with complex needs, helping thousands of people live happy, healthy and meaningful lives. This journey has been shaped by the dedication, compassion and professionalism of our team members, who have continually adapted, learned and grown alongside the organisation. Thirty years on, that same sense of purpose continues to guide everything we do. 📽️ Watch the video below to see some of our fantastic team members share what being part of Achieve together means to them.
❤️ Healthy hearts, healthy habits, great teamwork ❤️ During Heart Month in February, Achieve together invited team members and the people we support to share photos of themselves promoting healthy habits. For every photo submitted, we donated £5 to the British Heart Foundation. Thanks to the amazing engagement across our services, we raised £390 to support life-saving heart research. From healthy cooking and walking groups to outdoor activities and fitness sessions, it was inspiring to see the many ways our teams champion wellbeing every day. A big thank you to everyone who took part and helped turn healthy habits into meaningful impact. 🫶
📢 We’re proud to share that Ransdale House in Middlesbrough has been rated ‘Good’ in all five areas by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following its recent inspection. 🎉 This is a fantastic achievement, with the home improving from ‘Requires Improvement’ to ‘Good’ across the board - supporting our goal of consistently 'Good' homes. The CQC recognised person-centred care, strong communication support for people with profound deafness or hearing loss, and a culture of kindness and respect. One person we support shared: “I am very happy at Ransdale House…I really enjoyed the BSL pantomimes.” Congratulations and a huge thank you to the dedicated team whose hard work ensures the people we support live fulfilling, independent lives.
🎉 Achieve together turns 30 🎉 This year marks 30 years of Achieve together. 30 years of supporting people to live ordinary lives, with extraordinary people by their side. From our very first services to where we are today, our journey has been shaped by the people we support, our dedicated team members, and the families and partners who walk alongside us. Together, we’ve learned, grown and continued to raise the bar for what great support looks like. Read this blog by Zak Houlahan, our Chief Executive Officer, on turning 30.
Achieve together’s leadership conference, Good to Grow, held earlier this week, brought together our leaders of the organisation and set out our ambitious goals for the year ahead. With the past year being one of significant transformation, this year we focus firmly on growth. Click on the link to find out how we will do this and what it means for people we support 👉
In their latest blog, our Unity Co-Chairs, Simon Tobin and Mary Woodall, chat about some of their favourite moments of 2025. Have a read and feel inspired by how our pioneering co-production group guide the organisation’s direction, shape the quality of the support we provide, represent the voices of people we support, train team members and create positive change throughout Achieve together.
We are delighted to share that Merrington Grange in Shrewsbury has been rated Good by the CQC! This is a fantastic achievement and a real testament to the dedication, compassion and professionalism of the whole team. Every day, they bring our values to life — Being Brave, Making Things Happen, Having Fun and Valuing Everyone — ensuring that the people we support enjoy fulfilling, independent lives. A huge thank you to our Team Members, the people we support, and their families for everything they do to make Merrington Grange such a special place. Well done, team — we’re incredibly proud of you! https://lnkd.in/eCXZ22cz
And the winners are.... Over the last week, we held our first ever Heroes Awards for both people we support and team members. For the first time, we took the celebrations across the country, with three regional events full of energy and excitement. 🎉 Each one brought inspiring, courageous and joyful stories to the forefront — all reflecting the values that truly unite us: #BeingBrave #MakingThingsHappen #HavingFun #ValuingEveryone Meet our inspirational winners by visiting our new look website. https://lnkd.in/ekn7_uii
Our 2024–25 Impact Report is here! It highlights the progress, achievements and positive outcomes we’ve created together — and the difference we continue to make every day. The report includes: -Success stories from across our organisation -Key facts and figures that demonstrate our impact -Insights from surveys with our teams, families, and the people we support -Examples of innovative and effective practice shaping the future of our services. Across all our homes, services, and Community Hubs, these achievements reflect the dedication and compassion of our teams and the strength of the communities we work alongside. We invite you to explore the report and celebrate the difference we’re making together — improving lives and creating opportunities for the people we support. https://lnkd.in/e6ek4JqV
We’re always celebrating the friendships that bring out the best in us—at work and beyond. Michael and Julien’s friendship sums it all up, and more. From shared challenges to spontaneous laughter, their bond is a reminder that when we support each other as people first, everything else falls into place. 🤝 Trust. 💬 Encouragement. 💡 Growth. And a whole lot of joy along the way. Let’s take a moment to appreciate the friends who make our professional journeys more human, more connected, and more meaningful.
