News & Updates

Stress Awareness Month: supporting people to manage stress at our Mental Health Hospitals 

During Stress Awareness Month, we’re sharing some of the ways that we…

Read More

AFG among major national charities investing millions in their people

We are proud to be recognised alongside national organisations such as Mencap…

Read More

Join AFG as a new Trustee

If you are passionate about changing lives, creating independence and achieving great…

Read More

We’re boosting pay for our amazing Support Workers

We’re leading the way by raising pay for all of our social…

Read More

Autism Acceptance Day: Kevin overcomes fear of medical settings and transforms life through power of tech

This Autism Acceptance Day, we’re sharing the story of an individual who…

Read More

AFG back call for pay parity as Unfair to Care Report is released

We are joining with other social care charities to call for change…

Read More

Stepping outside of my comfort zone: 3 of our women leaders share their experiences

Happy International Women’s Day! With 69% of our managers across the organisation…

Read More

AFG Support Worker wins staff competition and fulfils childhood dream of driving police interceptor

Michael O’Shea, a Support Worker in our mental health division, got the…

Read More

AFG celebrates Random Acts of Kindness Week

This week is Random Acts of Kindness Week – a time when…

Read More

It’s party time! AFG hosts virtual celebration for 350 supported adults around the North West

On Thursday 25 January, we hosted our annual ‘Watch Party’ event for…

Read More

Our Trainee Nursing Associate programme: providing a pathway into health and social care

Here at Alternative Futures Group, we offer a Trainee Nursing Associate (TNA)…

Read More

Response to Sector Pulse Check 2023 Report

Alternative Futures Group responds to the findings of the Sector Pulse Check Report for 2023, published by Care England and Hft.

Read More

‘There’s no job like it’ – from factory floor to a career in care 

A young Support Worker new to the world of social care is…

Read More

‘I just love this job, it doesn’t feel like work’ – Karen celebrates 20 years helping others 

One of our Support Workers in Lancashire is celebrating 20 years in…

Read More

How our Tech Lending Library is transforming lives in social care

We’re celebrating National Technology Day by spotlighting stories of how our Tech…

Read More

AFG 2023 Recap – looking back at what we’ve achieved

2023 has been another fantastic year at AFG. From our awards success,…

Read More

AFG Advent Calendar: 12 days of reward & recognition for our colleagues

Throughout December we ran our very own ‘12 Days of Christmas’ Advent…

Read More

‘A dream come true’ – Supporting Brendan at blessing ceremony

We are delighted to share that on 7 December 2023, Brendan, one…

Read More

Response to removal of dedicated Minister for Disability position

Our Chief Officer Ian Pritchard responds to the removal of the dedicated…

Read More

This year, we are bringing Christmas cheer to those alone over festive time

This Christmas, we are helping to reduce loneliness and social isolation with…

Read More