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Our blogs cover a wide range of topics relating to Lifeways, our services and the support we provide.

A Carer and a Writer - Anne-Marie's Story
Award-Winning part-time historical fiction writer and Lifeways Area Manager, Anne-Marie Carter, shares her story on balancing life as a published author of Victorian fiction and West Midlands Area Manager.
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From Shop Worker to Registered Manager
Our Registered Manager Craig Taylor tells the decade long story of how he worked his way from a 19-year-old shop worker to a manager, through training opportunities and qualifications.
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From Aerospace Engineer to Lifeways Area Manager
Area Manager for Leicestershire James Brind, shares his story on his massive career change from Aerospace Engineer to the care sector, in celebration of his 3rd year anniversary at Lifeways.
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National Apprentice Week 2020 - what's it like to be a Lifeways apprentice?
National Apprentice Week 2020 is taking place from 3rd - 9th February. We're spreading the word about what it's like to be an apprentice in social care, so we asked some of our learners to share their stories. Click the links below to hear what they had to say:
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Matthew achieves Apprenticeship Standard qualification
Support worker Matthew Haslam from Leyland, Lancashire recently became the first member of the Lifeways team to complete the new Adult Care Worker level 2 Apprenticeship Standard.

Success for Nikki in Apprenticeship Awards
We are delighted to announce that Nikki Elliott, one of our Service Managers in Bolton, has won a prestigious award at the Lifetime Learner Achievement Awards in Bristol.
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