3 December marks the annual celebration of people with disabilities with the 2020 theme of “not all disabilities are visible”. This special day acts as a reminder to us all of the importance of removing barriers for all people living with disability, both visible and invisible. At Catholic Care we have homes for adults with Read More
A huge thank you to our partners who are helping us to deliver six community markets across the Diocese. Our current partners include Neighbourly allowing us access to Aldi and Lidl, FareShare which gives us access to Tesco surplus food and Warburtons bakery donating 100 loafs of fresh bread a week. We also want to Read More
At Catholic Care we know that many people are struggling with financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We have over the last 8 months spoken to many parents who have sadly lost their jobs. The impact of this has been devastating, leaving many feeling unable to feed their families for the first time. Supporting Read More
When the first wave of coronavirus came along and the country went into Lockdown in March, we entered unprecedented times. No one had experienced anything like it before and certainly no one expected it to continue into the summer. With these drastic changes in our lives came a surge in demand as people faced enormous Read More
Would you like to work for a charity that makes a difference to so many lives? Check out our latest vacancies at: catholic-care.org.uk/recruitment/ We have currently have vacancies in: #LearningDisabilityService – #Leeds #Bradford #Calderdale #Shipley #Brighouse #Bingley #Todmorden #SuttoninCraven #Keighley #ChildrensResidentialService – #Leeds #OlderPeopleService – #Skipton Catholic Care is an Equal Opportunities employer At Catholic Care we provide services to people of all faiths and none and also employ people Read More
World Mental Health Day is recognised all over the world on 10 October each year. The theme for this year, set by the World Federation for Mental Health is: Mental Health For All. Greater Investment- Greater Access. Everyone, Everywhere. During these difficult and uncertain times, support for Mental Health has never been more important. At Read More
Yesterday, October 1st 2020, marked 30 years of international older people’s day. Many events due to take place where people would gather together have been cancelled. 2020 has been a challenging year with the severe impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has brought on older people. Today is a time to raise awareness of older people’s Read More
‘Remember’ Father in Heaven, look down in mercy. Remember our sisters and brothers caught up in the destitution of refugee camps. Remember all those who are afflicted with the double burden of a Covid infection. Remember those who are forced to leave their homes and livelihoods as a result of conflict, poverty and climate change. Read More
The Church has celebrated the World Day of Migrants and Refugees since 1914, using it as an occasion to express concern for vulnerable people on the move, to pray for them and to raise awareness about the opportunities migration offers. This year, it will be celebrated on 27th September and Pope Francis has chosen “Forced Read More