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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 […]

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 […]

Finding focus through creativity: Peter’s story.

At AKA Case Management, we believe every individual can find meaning, purpose and joy, often in unexpected ways. Peter, a client supported by our team, is a powerful example of resilience and creativity in action. Based in Willenhall in the West Midlands, Peter has lived with the challenges of an acquired brain injury and deteriorating […]

Broadway Bears Update

We love receiving updates on the Broadway Bears. We sponsored them again this season and are super proud to hear they have done so well again. This article was written by Elaine Ricketts, one of our Case Managers and the grandmother of one of the boys in the team. As the season has come to […]

Why community matters at AKA Case Management

This week, from 12 to 18 May, we join thousands of people and organisations across the UK in recognising Mental Health Awareness Week 2025. Led by the Mental Health Foundation, this year’s theme of ‘community’ resonates deeply with us at AKA Case Management. Community is not just something we talk about—it is something we live […]

Phil’s Journey: Transforming adversity into advocacy and art

The unexpected turn Just over 14 years ago, Phil’s life took an unexpected turn. A severe cycling accident left him with numerous injuries, including fractures to his arm, back, and neck; but the greatest and longest lasting adverse outcome, was a severe traumatic brain injury. At the time of the accident, Phil lived with his […]

Embracing kindness at AKA Case Management

As it is World Kindness Day today, it is a fitting time to reflect on what kindness truly means and how it can shape our interactions, both in our personal lives and at work. Introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement, this day reminds us of all to make kindness and goodwill priorities in […]

Assistant Case Manager: Emma Bralee

We were very proud of Emma, who was recently promoted to a part-time Assistant Case Manager role. We wanted to find out more about her experience working at AKA Case Management and the aspects of her job that she loves best. Background and Experience Emma began her career in care in 2005, focusing on helping […]

Update on the Broadway Bears

We were pleased to receive another update about the Broadway Bears. We get these from Elaine Ricketts as her grandson, Leo is on the team, and we sponsored their winter kit last year. As you know, the team has been up and running for just over a year. The first season was amazing, and the […]

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