Making Space for Making it Real

by | Jun 2, 2015

Making Space is a registered charity and has been a leading provider of adult health and social care services for the past 30 years. Their high quality, person-centred services and accommodation support adults of all ages, with a range of needs, including: mental health conditions, learning disabilities, dementia and older people with age-related concerns.

Karen Robinson, Quality Officer, was involved in the production of a film which showcases how they involve people with care needs in their support planning training as part of Making Spaces commitment to Making it Real.

“I want people to understand how productive and meaningful it can be to develop training tools and staff learning in partnership with service users.”

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