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Mental Health Awareness Week 2026: Turning awareness into action

There are several different themes this year for Mental Health Awareness Week. The campaign being led by the Mental Health Foundation focuses on a simple but powerful theme: Action. This year’s message reminds us that while awareness matters, real change happens when we take practical steps to support mental health, both for ourselves and for […]

Update on Broadway Wanderers

We have received a fantastic update from Janine Ricketts about the Broadway Wanderers, the U10’s grassroots football team that we support. It has been an incredible 25/26 season for them, and we always love to hear how they are doing. The season didn’t start the way they had hoped. It was a tough opening period, […]

Why the IRCM renewal process matters and why it shouldn’t hold you back

Last year, our entire team of case managers successfully achieved registration with the Institute of Registered Case Managers, which we were incredibly proud of. There was a clear, common commitment across the organisation to conform to recognised professional standards and to demonstrate accountability in our work. As we now move into the renewal period, one […]

Strengthening safeguarding practice across AKA Case Management

At AKA Case Management, safeguarding is not a standalone obligation; it’s a fundamental part of how we deliver safe, effective and accountable support to the individuals and families we work with. In March, our entire team undertook Level 3 safeguarding training for adults and children. To ensure the training was accessible to all, we delivered […]

Celebrating our clients

As we reflect on the past year, we are reminded that the work we do is only possible because of the extraordinary people we support. Their resilience, creativity and commitment to progress continue to set the benchmark for what meaningful rehabilitation can look like. This year has been full of milestones, personal victories and moments […]

Personal development at AKA Case Management

At AKA, we encourage our case managers to get involved with various events. Not only does this provide development opportunities to strengthen their expertise, but it also provides valuable networking opportunities that deepen their contribution to the wider rehabilitation community. Throughout the year, we have attended many different events, and below are some of the […]

World Mental Health Day – Supporting Mental Health at Work

10 October is World Mental Health Day, a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness of mental health issues and mobilising support for mental wellbeing. This year’s theme, “Mental Health at Work”, highlights the vital connection between our working environments and our mental health. At AKA Case Management, we believe that mental health is everyone’s business. We […]

Why IRCM Registration Matters: Catherine Watkins

For Catherine Watkins, a case manager with a background in music therapy, the journey into case management has been marked by a strong commitment to professional development and validation. Catherine recently shared her thoughts on the importance of registering with the Institute of Registered Case Managers (IRCM), offering a candid perspective on why this step matters, […]

Patrick’s Story – Re-engagement after the pandemic

Patrick Kerns has been supported by the AKA team since 2013. Elaine Ricketts, Case Manager, has worked with him for eight years. Before the pandemic, Patrick was very sociable. He would go out frequently with support from his support worker to social events, attend, and engage in several therapies to help with his rehabilitation and […]

The importance of IRCM Registration: Kerstin’s Perspective

Kerstin, an experienced case manager and occupational therapist, has consistently demonstrated a commitment to professional standards and accountability in her work. With a background regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), she understands the importance of maintaining high standards in clinical practice. That’s why she believes the move towards registration with the Institute of […]

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