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.
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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.
#ThingsThatGiveMeAnxiety – How a trending hashtag has opened up the conversation about anxiety
The hashtag #ThingsThatGiveMeAnxiety has been trending on Twitter over the past 24 hours, raising awareness of anxiety and offering coping strategies to achieve positive mental health.
Scottish university granted £900,000 for Crohn’s disease research
The University of Glasgow has been granted over £900,000 for vital research into adults and children who have Crohn’s disease.
Making tiny changes to young people’s mental health
Of the six million people living in Scotland, we all have one thing in common: mental health. However, many young people are missing out on…
Tackling social isolation with CP Teens UK founder Ellie Simpson
During her gap year Ellie Simpson, who has cerebral palsy, started to feel socially isolated. Motivated to create opportunities for other young disabled people Ellie set up her charity, CP Teens UK, and got involved with sport.
Kit Harington donates $10,000 to Mencap fan-fundraiser
Game of Thrones star, Kit Harington has donated $10,000 (roughly £8,000) to a fan-created fundraiser for learning disability charity, Mencap.
Understanding arthritis this Arthritis Care Awareness Week
Arthritis Care Awareness Week aims to raise awareness about the realities of living with arthritis, and celebrate the work done by Arthritis charities around the UK, carrying out research and raising funds.
Celebrating differences with Love4Life
Friendships and fun are parts of life everyone should have access to. One charity is going the extra mile to help people build confidence, develop relationships, and has formed a second family in the process.
Diabetes nurses are gearing up for charity cycle
Two community diabetes nurses are getting ready to cycle almost 100 miles to raise funds for Diabetes UK, and inspire their patients to get more active.
Understanding multiple sclerosis this MS Awareness Week
This week (22–28 April) is MS Awareness Week. The campaign week aims to increase awareness of multiple sclerosis (MS) and raise some funds to help those living with the condition.
Emilia Clarke opens up about brain surgery
Game of Thrones actress, Emilia Clarke, who plays fan favourite Daenerys Targaryen, has opened up about her experience with brain surgery in a piece for The New Yorker.
Join Kit Harington for a cup of tea, all in the name of charity
Game of Thrones’ very own Jon Snow (played by Kit Harington) is auctioning off the chance to join him for tea, and VIP access to his new play in London.
Sophie Morgan announced as face of Leonard Cheshire campaign
Disability charity, Leonard Cheshire, has announced TV presenter and disability activist, Sophie Morgan, as the face of their Inclusive Education in Zambia campaign.
Disability Sports Coach engages disabled Londoners through their Community Club programme
Disability Sports Coach (DSC) are a charity that provide high quality sport and physical activity provision for disabled people through specialist coaching services, training and…