๐ก Great to see Cera included in the Startup Coalitionโs first ever HealthTech Index ๐ก The Startup Coalition and Beauhurst have launched their inaugural HealthTech Index of 1,000 startups: a data-driven look at one of the UKโs most exciting sectors, worth ยฃ32 billion. Did you know the HealthTech sector: Has raised ยฃ27.4 billion: contributing to growth, innovation and prosperity across the UK? Was worth ยฃ32 billion in 2024: making the UK attractive to investors worldwide? Is 21% female founded: putting HealthTech above many other tech categories for female entrepreneurship? Has created 30,000 jobs: key to growing the economy and improving UK productivity? Glad to be part of a sector that is boosting growth and innovation, and helping to redefine healthcare worldwide. ๐
We're excited to share some new milestones at Cera as we continue our journey to build a better future for healthcare. ๐ก Our carers and nurses now deliver around ๐ฎ.๐ฑ ๐บ๐ถ๐น๐น๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ต๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐๐ ๐ฎ ๐บ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ต! Thatโs an average of ๐ญ ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ. Each of these visits marks ๐ฎ ๐๐ป๐ถ๐พ๐๐ฒ ๐บ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ, ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ป๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐ฎ ๐๐๐น๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ผ๐น๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐ป, across the UK and Germany.
Pleased to announce that Cera is a finalist in the British Data Awards 2025, in the 'Large Company of the Year' category.
At Cera, we know that good care has the power to transform lives โ helping people live well, work, and care for others. The new Care Can't Wait campaign, launched by the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, shines a light on the vital role of adult social care in all our lives. With four in five of us likely to need care at some point, raising public awareness has never been more important. Care Can't Wait gives a platform to those who draw on care and support, sharing powerful stories of what quality care can achieve โ enabling independence, dignity, and opportunity. Weโre glad to stand alongside the sector in championing a positive vision for the future of care. Watch Abbie's story to learn more...
Weโre thrilled to be named one of Beauhurstโs Top 10 Artificial Intelligence Companies in the UK โ coming in 4th! ๐ ๐ฅ๐ป AI is a powerful tool, but itโs only as valuable as the outcomes it delivers. At Cera, weโre striving to use it to help people stay well at home, reducing avoidable hospital visits, and supporting our health and social care system to work more efficiently. This recognition is all thanks to the hard work, dedication and ingenuity of our incredible workforce โ from our product, data and tech teams to the frontline carers and nurses delivering life-changing care to our service users nationwide.
Weโre celebrating Earth Day by sharing just some of the initiatives that are driving a sustainable model of care for the future.โ โ Our carbon reduction plan aims to reduce overall emissions by 10% each year, projecting a 41% reduction by 2029/30 and achieving Net Zero by 2050.โ โ The plan includes specific actions for reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions, focusing on premises ๐ข (energy management, behaviour change, policies, smart heating) and ๐transport (transport policy, data collection, telematics, engine tuning, EV salary sacrifice).โ โ Cera also plans to work with suppliers and stakeholders to assess and reduce Scope 3 emissions.โ
๐ Sunday Times 100 Tech Inclusion Champion Award Winner ๐ Cera is committed to reducing inequalities, improving outcomes and transforming lives โ not just in the communities we serve, but for our entire workforce. Weโre empowering our teams through structured training and clear career progression, rebuilding lives and growing the care talent pool: ๐ซ 25% of colleagues who recently joined Cera were previously unemployed โ helping more people back into meaningful work. ๐ซ Weโre dedicated to creating opportunities for everyone, with over 5% of our staff living with a disability, double the industry average. ๐ซ Women make up 84% of our workforce, and we have a negative gender pay gap, in favour of women โ bucking industry trends and reflecting our values of financial autonomy, career progression, and opportunity for women. Weโre committed to breaking barriers, empowering communities, creating equal opportunities, and building rewarding careers in care. Huge thanks to our incredible team for making this possible! ๐
๐ผ A ยฃ1 Billion Commitment to Get Britain Working Again ๐ผ In the recent Spring Statement, the UK Government announced a ยฃ1 billion investment to help millions rejoin the workforce โ a vital step, with 9.2 million adults currently economically inactive and 1 in 8 young people not in employment, education or training. At Cera, we know the barriers people face when returning to work. Through our Back to Work initiatives, weโve supported thousands in restarting their careers โ often after years away from employment. With the right training, support and encouragement, weโve seen people rebuild their confidence, regain financial independence, and discover meaningful careers in care. ๐๐ช One of those individuals is inspirational double amputee Mark Allen, who is thriving as a carer at Cera after 20 years unemployed. In this BBC interview, Mark shares his incredible journey back into work and the impact itโs had on his life. โMy whole life seems to be getting better.โ Weโre proud to play a part in building a stronger, more inclusive workforce โ and helping deliver the care our communities need. ๐
As we leave the month of March behind, we're reflecting on International Women's Day, Women's History Month and of course, Mother's Day. Balancing a career and family can be challenging for women in particular. Here's our Chief Care Officer Charlotte Donald and her daughter Chiara discussing the impact of being a working mum.
๐ At Cera weโve seen remarkable results by investing in leadership development. Using Skills for Care's 'Well-led' and 'Lead to Succeed' programmes has led to some incredible outcomes: - 50% of participants were internally promoted within 12 months! - Increased productivity and hours worked. - Surging retention rates. Read Martaโs blog for insights into Ceraโs approach, including fostering a supportive culture. The key takeaway? We invest in our people and it pays off! #LeadershipDevelopment #SocialCare #SkillsForCare #EmployeeGrowth
