International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The theme for 2024 is Inspire Inclusion and the aim is to encourage people to challenge when women aren’t included in the wider conversation, whether it’s in the workplace, in decision making, or in the general public.

According to the official IWD website: “When we inspire others to understand and value women's inclusion, we forge a better world. And when women themselves are inspired to be included, there's a sense of belonging, relevance, and empowerment.”

To celebrate and support this year's campaign, we’re putting the spotlight on some of the members of NCG's brilliant Quality Team who have inspiring inclusivity at the heart of everything they do. They support our operational colleagues in many ways to embed quality systems across our services, reinforcing performance to our values and ensuring the very highest quality standards are met.

We spoke to some of them about why they are proud to be in a role where they get to #InspireInclusion everyday.

Meet Ellie Cleasby, Quality Checker, pictured with Dad Mike Cleasby, Chief Quality & Risk Officer:

Meet Karen Douglas, Head of Positive Behaviour Support & Practice Development:

Meet Steve Lamb, Positive Behaviour Support Manager:

Meet Claire Hipkins, Head of Quality, South:

Meet Danny Mann, Positive Behaviour Support Manager:

Meet Natalie Chase-Caffyn, Head of Quality North & Central:

Meet Chloe Benjamin, Positive Behaviour Support Manager:

Happy International Women's Day 2024 from all at National Care Group!