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Praxis Care supports individuals with mental ill health, autism, learning disabilities and dementia.

Company Limited By Guarantee | Registered Office 25-31 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7AA | Registered in Northern Ireland (NI017623) | Registered with the Charity Commission Northern Ireland (NIC103672) | Registered in Ireland (908491) | Registered Office: Unit 18, Ardee Business Park, Hale Street, Ardee, Co Louth, A92 XH76 | RCN 20100919 | Registered as a Charity in the Isle of Man (0826)

16/10/2026

Trust makes a real difference.

To close our series for Children First Awareness Week, we’re hearing from Declan Scully, whose son Alex attends Praxis Care’s Pinewoods Ashbourne Respite Service.

For Declan and his family, working together means knowing they can raise a concern, talk openly about changes they’ve noticed and trust that they’ll be listened to and taken seriously.

That open relationship has grown into something the family deeply values.

“The ability to have such a comforting bond between the staff and ourselves is very reassuring. We as a family see the love and compassion that is shown to Alex on every occasion.”

Declan says the relationship they have built with the team means they can discuss any issue or concern openly, adding: “The support we receive from all staff has extended our family unit and we now class all staff as family.”

A fitting reflection on this year’s theme, The Power of Partnership, and the importance of children, families and professionals working closely together.

15/10/2026

Good safeguarding depends on good communication.

At Pinewoods Ashbourne Respite Service, children, families, colleagues and other professionals all bring an important perspective to the support a child receives.

For Service Manager Shenice Walker, working together means “communicating with professionals, parents, guardians, the child and all relevant services to promote the child’s wellbeing, keep them safe and ensure their individual needs are met.”

It’s a practical example of this year’s Children First Awareness Week theme, The Power of Partnership, and why listening to the different people around a child matters.

14/10/2026

Safeguarding children is a shared responsibility.

That’s the message at the heart of Children First Awareness Week, which this year explores The Power of Partnership: Working Together to Safeguard and Protect Children.

For Brian McCready, Head of Quality & Governance and Safeguarding Officer at Praxis Care, partnership begins with listening.

“Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. So working together means listening to the child and those around them and collaborating with other professionals to ensure that child is protected from harm and enabled to reach their full potential.”

Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing different perspectives on what that partnership looks like in practice across Praxis Care.

12/10/2026

11 years of giving his time to others.

Known locally as ‘Praxis Paddy’, Paddy has been volunteering with Praxis Care for an incredible 11 years.

It began after Paddy retired and spotted an advert for volunteers in his parish magazine. He decided he had time to give and could put it to good use. His verdict more than a decade later?

“I applied and never looked back.”

As a befriender, Paddy has become a familiar and much-valued part of Praxis Care. Every Thursday, he meets Joe for a few hours of company, conversation, scones and, by Paddy’s own admission, a bit of gossip.

And after 11 years, volunteering remains something Paddy genuinely looks forward to.
“It gets me out and gives me something to look forward to. Praxis Care do an amazing job and I am very proud to play some small part in helping others.”

Eleven years of Thursdays, conversations and simply giving his time. Thank you, Paddy, for your incredible commitment to Praxis Care.

09/10/2026

Sports are for everyone.

Around 150 people came together at Peregrin’s GAA Club for the second annual Praxis Care Sports Day, bringing people supported by Praxis Care together with neighbouring services, families, friends and support workers.

Staff and the people we support designed the day together, with plenty of ways to take part. Soccer and GAA drills sat alongside relay races and the potato-and-spoon race, with a low-sensory sports area, Lego and games zones providing different options throughout the day.

For Robbie Power, who helped champion the event, days like this can also create something that lasts beyond the final whistle:

“I love the sports day because it gets others involved in sports and they could make connections and maybe a friendship.”

A huge thank you to everyone who took part, supported the event and helped make this year’s Sports Day such a brilliant celebration of inclusive sport and community.

08/10/2026

On 24 September, colleagues from across Praxis Care came together for our Annual Quality Conference and Staff Awards, a day of learning, reflection and celebration.

This year's theme was putting change into practice and finding new ways to deliver the highest quality care and support, with the people we support at the centre of every decision.

We heard from colleagues, families and guest speakers on topics ranging from human rights to the ethical use of AI in social care, an area our own research team has been exploring in depth. One of the most moving moments of the day came from Paddy, who joined us for a Q&A about his family's experience of working with Praxis and the Western Trust to build support around his daughter, Donna-Maria.

We shared experiences, reflected on the progress being made across Praxis Care and talked about how we keep learning, improving and shaping our services for the future.

Then it was time to celebrate! Our Staff Awards recognised the commitment, compassion and achievements of colleagues across our services. Congratulations to all our winners, including:

Co-production Award (and CEO award!) - Ballymena Supported Living Service
Corporate Service Colleague Award - Robyn Carson
Developing Self & Others Award - Saqab Ahmad
Living the Values Award - Plasden Court
Innovation Award - Templemore Supported Living Service
Manager of the Year - Debbie Thompson
Outstanding Teamwork Award - Payroll Team
Rising Star Award - Gillian Johnson
Support Worker of the Year - Emer Clerkin
Team Leader of the Year - Ciara Brennan

A huge thank you to everyone who spoke, shared their stories and helped make the day so special. We'll be sharing more from the conference over the coming weeks, so keep an eye out.

07/10/2026

Living life his way.

Joey has called Praxis Care Meenalig in Navan home since 2006. Twenty years on, he knows exactly how he likes to spend his days.

He sets his own routine. He wakes himself in the morning, comes down for breakfast when he chooses, and keeps a busy social calendar that includes swimming, bowling, weekly family visits and the Navan Arch Club.

And when an opportunity comes along to get involved in his local community, Joey is usually keen to put himself forward.

That independence is important to Joey, and the team at Meenalig are there to support him in exercising it.

Freedom, dignity, fairness and autonomy are at the heart of the support Praxis Care provides. For Joey, that means having the right support around him while continuing to make his own choices and live life on his terms.

Twenty years after moving to Meenalig, Joey is still doing what he does best: living life his way.

06/10/2026

Lead a service built around the individual.

We’re recruiting an experienced Manager to join Praxis Care at St Paul’s Court in Lisburn.

You’ll lead and develop the team while ensuring the people we support remain at the centre of how the service operates, from developing person-centred support plans to building greater independence and choice.

In this role, you'll work in partnership with the people we support, their families, colleagues, and other agencies, while taking responsibility for the effective day-to-day management and continued development of the service.

Applicants should have at least three years’ supervisory or management experience within health and social care, alongside the relevant professional or Level 5 qualification.

Could this be your next role? Apply here: https://loom.ly/RfOVUwI

Praxis Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

05/10/2026

Take the next step in your leadership career.

We’re looking for an experienced Manager to lead our team at Castle Lane in Lurgan.

This is an opportunity to build on your experience in health and social care, taking responsibility for running and developing the service effectively while supporting your team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

You’ll work closely with the people we support, their families and partner organisations, helping to create an environment where independence, choice and individual needs remain at the heart of the service.

Applicants should have at least three years’ supervisory or management experience within health and social care, alongside the relevant professional or Level 5 qualification.

Ready for your next step? Apply here: https://loom.ly/zsD8YSs

Praxis Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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25-31 Lisburn Road
Belfast
BT97AA

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+442890234555

Website

http://www.praxiscare.org/

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