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Certitude

We are a leading adult social care provider for people with learning disabilities, autistic people, and people with mental health support needs.

We believe everyone is unique and support people to live the life they want. Certitude is proud of the support it provides to over 1500 people living across London who have learning disabilities and mental health support needs. You can also visit our Treat me Right! page here: https://www.facebook.com/treatmerightcertitude/

17/06/2026

As part of Shared Lives Week our Shared Lives Carers share what they most enjoy about being a Shared Lives Carer.

If you’re interested in becoming a Shared Lives Carer, read our FAQs page to find out more.

https://certitude.org.uk/what-we-do/shared-lives/shared-lives-carers-faqs

16/06/2026

Certitude’s Shared Lives Carers come from all walks of life, so we asked our carers to share what made them consider the career change. A surprising amount joined after being a foster carer.

As part of Shared Lives week, we asked them to share the reasons they decided to make the switch to supporting adults. Here are some of their answers.

If you’re interested in finding out more, visit our Shared Lives page to read our FAQs on becoming a Shared Lives Carer. https://certitude.org.uk/what-we-do/shared-lives/shared-lives-carers-faqs

16/06/2026

This Learning Disability Week, we’re celebrating Gavin from Essex and the life he is building on his terms.

Gavin’s week is full of the things he loves. On Mondays, he’s at The Rock It Club, meeting new people and getting involved in a range of activities from arts and crafts to music evenings. Whether it’s the disco or a themed night, he’s always keen to get involved – most recently dressing as a cowboy for a Country & Western evening.

Tuesdays are spent at ACL Essex, where Gavin is working towards a future in hospitality and catering. He loves cooking, trying new recipes, and is a real talent in the kitchen.

On Wednesdays, he attends an employability course, building his confidence and developing his CV as he works towards a local job in hospitality or catering.

Thursdays take him back to college for Maths and English, with English his favourite thanks to his love of reading. When he’s not studying, he enjoys spending time with his partner Jake.

Fridays (and Sundays!) are spent volunteering at the St Helena Hospice shop, where he’s been a dedicated volunteer for three months. From steaming and tagging clothes to stacking shelves, he’s a valued part of the team.

Gavin also keeps close to family, regularly seeing his mum and dad nearby, and on Saturdays you’ll find him at drama class. Recently he took to the stage with his dance partner to perform a routine to ABBA’s Take a Chance on Me as part of their Diamond Show.

Gavin’s week isn’t just busy, it’s built around his goals, relationships, and ambitions.
At Certitude, we believe everyone should be supported to live the life they want and be seen for their brilliance. With the right support, Gavin is doing just that!

12/06/2026

For our final story of Carers Week, we’re proud to share Derek Whitaker’s journey.

Derek, our Treat Me Right Quality Check Coordinator, began his caring journey when his wife’s health changed unexpectedly. Overnight, the life they knew shifted, and together they had to relearn how to navigate the world.

Derek describes how caring reshaped not only his daily routines but also his understanding of love, patience and what truly matters.

Derek credits flexible working and the support of the Unpaid Carers Network for helping him feel understood and less alone. His biggest piece of advice is simple: try to see the world from the perspective of the person you care for.

Derek’s story reminds us that caring is part of real life, and it deserves recognition and support.

11/06/2026

Seema Sharma, Fundraising and Corporate Partnerships Manager, reflects on what it means to support a parent through a life limiting condition, shared as part of our Carers Week series.

In October 2024, Seema’s world changed overnight when her father was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). A man who once trained daily and bench pressed 200kg suddenly found himself unable to move, breathe or function as he once had. What followed were months of uncertainty, emergency hospital visits, endless appointments and the devastating reality of a life limiting diagnosis.

For Seema, becoming a carer wasn’t a choice. She has balanced caring for her father with raising her young family, managing a home, and giving her all at work. She describes caring as “love, grief, fear and strength - all happening at once.”

At Certitude, we are proud to support colleagues with caring responsibilities through our Carers Network, flexible working and carers leave. Seema’s story reinforces why understanding, compassion and practical support matter.

11/06/2026

It’s been just over a month since our runners contributed to the London Marathon’s incredible £87 million fundraising total, and we’re excited to announce a new opportunity to take on the next challenge.

We’re looking for 15 people to join Team Certitude at the Brighton Marathon 2027. Whether you’re an experienced runner or just starting out on your Couch to 5K journey, we’d love to hear from you!

If you can picture yourself running along Brighton’s stunning seafront, supported by an uplifting crowd, with the sea breeze helping to carry you to the finish, then join Team Certitude and take on a new challenge: https://certitude.org.uk/get-involved/fundraising-challenges/brighton-marathon

29/05/2026

Our new Subject Matter Experts are making a big difference across Certitude! In Ealing, Sunny Oyekunle is helping our teams feel more confident with medication, improving safety and making sure people get the support that’s right for them.

Sunny makes sure people’s voices are heard by health professionals, and he works with teams to reduce unnecessary medication in line with NHS STOMP guidance. Working collaboratively within our teams, he considers how to improve people’s wellbeing in more holistic ways, which helps to ease pressure on local NHS services.

It’s amazing to see how specialist knowledge, shared locally, can create such positive change!

👉 Read Sunny’s blog and learn more about the impact he’s making: https://certitude.org.uk/news/subject-matter-experts-strengthening-quality-safety-and-confidence

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Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

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