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At Cera, we know that good care has the power to transform lives – helping people live well, work, and care for others. The new Care Can't Wait campaign, launched by the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, shines a light on the vital role of adult social care in all our lives. With four in five of us likely to need care at some point, raising public awareness has never been more important. Care Can't Wait gives a platform to those who draw on care and support, sharing powerful stories of what quality care can achieve – enabling independence, dignity, and opportunity. We’re glad to stand alongside the sector in championing a positive vision for the future of care. Watch Abbie's story to learn more...
We’re thrilled to be named one of Beauhurst’s Top 10 Artificial Intelligence Companies in the UK – coming in 4th! 🌟 🏥💻 AI is a powerful tool, but it’s only as valuable as the outcomes it delivers. At Cera, we’re striving to use it to help people stay well at home, reducing avoidable hospital visits, and supporting our health and social care system to work more efficiently. This recognition is all thanks to the hard work, dedication and ingenuity of our incredible workforce – from our product, data and tech teams to the frontline carers and nurses delivering life-changing care to our service users nationwide.
We’re celebrating Earth Day by sharing just some of the initiatives that are driving a sustainable model of care for the future.⠀ ⠀ Our carbon reduction plan aims to reduce overall emissions by 10% each year, projecting a 41% reduction by 2029/30 and achieving Net Zero by 2050.⠀ ⠀ The plan includes specific actions for reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions, focusing on premises 🏢 (energy management, behaviour change, policies, smart heating) and 🚗transport (transport policy, data collection, telematics, engine tuning, EV salary sacrifice).⠀ ⠀ Cera also plans to work with suppliers and stakeholders to assess and reduce Scope 3 emissions.⠀
🌟 Sunday Times 100 Tech Inclusion Champion Award Winner 🌟 Cera is committed to reducing inequalities, improving outcomes and transforming lives – not just in the communities we serve, but for our entire workforce. We’re empowering our teams through structured training and clear career progression, rebuilding lives and growing the care talent pool: 💫 25% of colleagues who recently joined Cera were previously unemployed – helping more people back into meaningful work. 💫 We’re dedicated to creating opportunities for everyone, with over 5% of our staff living with a disability, double the industry average. 💫 Women make up 84% of our workforce, and we have a negative gender pay gap, in favour of women – bucking industry trends and reflecting our values of financial autonomy, career progression, and opportunity for women. We’re committed to breaking barriers, empowering communities, creating equal opportunities, and building rewarding careers in care. Huge thanks to our incredible team for making this possible! 💙
💼 A £1 Billion Commitment to Get Britain Working Again 💼 In the recent Spring Statement, the UK Government announced a £1 billion investment to help millions rejoin the workforce — a vital step, with 9.2 million adults currently economically inactive and 1 in 8 young people not in employment, education or training. At Cera, we know the barriers people face when returning to work. Through our Back to Work initiatives, we’ve supported thousands in restarting their careers — often after years away from employment. With the right training, support and encouragement, we’ve seen people rebuild their confidence, regain financial independence, and discover meaningful careers in care. 🚀💪 One of those individuals is inspirational double amputee Mark Allen, who is thriving as a carer at Cera after 20 years unemployed. In this BBC interview, Mark shares his incredible journey back into work and the impact it’s had on his life. “My whole life seems to be getting better.” We’re proud to play a part in building a stronger, more inclusive workforce — and helping deliver the care our communities need. 💜
As we leave the month of March behind, we're reflecting on International Women's Day, Women's History Month and of course, Mother's Day. Balancing a career and family can be challenging for women in particular. Here's our Chief Care Officer Charlotte Donald and her daughter Chiara discussing the impact of being a working mum.
🚀 At Cera we’ve seen remarkable results by investing in leadership development. Using Skills for Care's 'Well-led' and 'Lead to Succeed' programmes has led to some incredible outcomes: - 50% of participants were internally promoted within 12 months! - Increased productivity and hours worked. - Surging retention rates. Read Marta’s blog for insights into Cera’s approach, including fostering a supportive culture. The key takeaway? We invest in our people and it pays off! #LeadershipDevelopment #SocialCare #SkillsForCare #EmployeeGrowth
This Nutrition and Hydration Week we're looking at the critical role nutrition and hydration play in care of the elderly. Our latest blog post has essential tips for caring for older clients' nutrition and hydration needs to improve their comfort and well-being, including some dos and don'ts for encouraging elderly people to eat meals and snacks.
Read our blog: Why we care - A message from a family... A family's note of thanks to the carers who provided comfort, dignity, and peace during their gran's final days. It really means a lot to our care colleagues to be appreciated in this way.
Cera has been named a Financial Times UK Best Employer 2025! We’re incredibly pleased to be recognised as one of the few HealthTech employers on the Financial Times UK Best Employers list — a reflection of our commitment to creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. With a workforce of 10,000+ carers, nurses, and healthcare professionals, we know that investing in our people is the key to delivering high-quality, tech-enabled care that makes a real difference in people’s lives. 🏆 What makes Cera a great place to work? 💡 Industry-leading training — 1 million+ hours of training delivered, helping carers to upskill and progress in their careers. 🚀 Career growth opportunities — clear pathways from frontline care into leadership and clinical roles. 🧑💻 Empowering staff with technology — AI-driven tools that reduce admin and give our carers and nurses more time to focus on service users. 💙 A culture of care — because looking after our workforce is just as important as caring for our clients. We’re building more than a workplace — we’re creating a movement to redefine careers in care and set new standards in the sector. A huge thank you to our incredible team for making this possible! This recognition belongs to all of you. 💙 #FTBestEmployers #CareersInCare #WorkforceInnovation #ProudToCare #HealthTech
