Life, Love and Laughter
Latest articles and industry news from Meaningful Care Matters

Mary did you know? The mystery of hope this Christmas
“Mary, Did You Know?” is a modern 20th century Christmas song. The lyrics are asking Mary if she knew the eventual significance and salvation her

Silent Night, Holy Night
Silent night, holy night!All is calm, all is bright.Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child.Holy infant so tender and mild,Sleep in heavenly peace,Sleep in heavenly peace.

Dreaming the Impossible Dream
We all do it, staring out of the window, thinking about the places we want to go, the things we want to do, and who

I’ll be home for Christmas | The magic of ruby red slippers
I’ll be home for ChristmasYou can plan on mePlease have snow and mistletoeAnd presents by the tree Christmas eve will find meWhere the love light

Knowing when to be a rebel
Does anyone else combine elements of being very conformist AND being rebellious in their character traits? I would consider myself one of those people. I

Islands of the Old? Involve Volunteers
Years ago, whilst undertaking consultancy work with the charity My Home Life, I was struck by the words used by the then CEO, Julienne Meyer,

“We’re all in this together”
Establishing and Nurturing Connections between Health, Social Care, Private and Voluntary Services Traditionally, care settings have tended to be shut off from their surrounding community.

Happy visits at Saint Joseph’s Shankill
Saint Joseph’s Shankill has had a thriving relationship with a local Montessori nursery who visited the home once a week with a group of 4

