I met someone new recently and in the way we all do, they asked me: “What do you do?” I answered, very proudly, that: “I head up the recruitment function for this amazing social care charity called Brandon.” I was met with a surprised expression and a one-word question: “Why?!”

I started with Brandon last September as I'd just dropped out of uni and was looking for a role that didn’t require me to have a degree or any experience.

Hello there. My name’s Richard and I’m a Brandon support worker. Last year, I was tasked with thinking up and working towards some new, positive outcomes for Theo, who I support in Cornwall.

Read Brandon's reaction to the Government's Joint Committee report on the Draft Mental Health Bill.

I wish a happy New Year to all of you. As we welcome 2023, I am sure like me, you have taken a moment to reflect on the past year.

For Safeguarding Adults Week 2022, four people from Brandon share their ideas for creating a safer culture.