Guide Dogs charity launch Be There campaign to help visually impaired people during social distancing
Guide Dogs have asked the general public to ‘keep their distance, but don’t disappear’ – to help those trying to social distance with sight loss.
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Parents back Surrey charity’s appeal to help services survive so disabled people can thrive
A charity, which has been at the heart of the Surrey community for more than 85 years this June, is still facing an uncertain future due to the impact of COVID-19 on its fundraising and donations.
Celebrating achievements on Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day
Today (15 May) is Spinal Cord Injuries Awareness Day. Every year, spinal cord injury charities come together to hold the event, to celebrate the day and raise money.
A disabled teenager is teaching thousands of people British Sign Language
Tyrese Dibba is teaching thousands of people across the UK British Sign Language (BSL), with videos released during Deaf Awareness Week.
Newlife launch response appeal to ensure support is still available to families
Newlife, the charity for disabled children, has called on the UK Government to receive further funding. The charity reveals how.
Understanding anxiety and panic attacks
There’s no denying that we’re loving in strange times and it’s perfectly normal if you’re fining it hard to cope at the moment. Everything has changed you may need some time to adjust to the new normal.
Raising awareness this World Parkinson’s Day
Today (11 April) is World Parkinson’s Day, where we raise awareness of the condition to help the wider community understand what living with Parkinson’s is really like.
Supporting charities and those in need during COVID-19
Coming together as a society is essential, and together we can help charities supporting the most vulnerable people in society during this challenging time.
Charities respond to news councils allowed power to suspend care
Yesterday evening (31 March) the Department of Health and Social Care released new social care guidance under the Coronavirus Act 2020, which could see care temporarily suspended for many disabled people.
Raising awareness for epilepsy this Purple Day
Tomorrow (26 March) is Purple Day, which raises awareness about epilepsy. A condition which is often misunderstood, Purple Day aims to set straight any misconceptions and bring together people who are living with the condition.
INTERVIEW: Supporting your mental health during COVID-19
During stressful times as these, it’s more important than ever to look after your mental health and make it as much of a priority as your physical health.
Research highlights two-thirds of UK adults could become carers
A new study has revealed that adults can have a 50 per cent chance of becoming a carer, with half of women expected to be carers by the age of 46.
A new suicide prevention text service has been launched this World Mental Health Day
On world Mental Health Day (10 October) a suicide prevention text message service encouraging more men to “open up” has been launched by The Kaleidoscope Plus Group.
Interview: Making a difference with Katie Piper
Following the launch of The Katie Piper Foundation Rehabilitation Centre, we sat down with Katie, to find out more about the vital work the centre does, and battling with confidence.
Exclusive: Katie Piper Foundation Rehabilitation Centre launches
Earlier this week, Enable was lucky enough to attend the official opening of the Katie Piper Foundation Rehabilitation Centre, at Fairfield Independent Hospital in St. Helens.