Boost your wellbeing with a Revitalise break this autumn
As we approach a new season it’s time to think about a relaxing autumn break. Here, respite holiday provider Revitalise explore what their two centres have to offer.
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Caring for the carers using health technology
Recruiting and retaining care staff is an ongoing challenge for care providers, while every day another 6,000 people take on the responsibility of caring for a loved one at home. Supporting the wellbeing of staff in social care settings and the homes of vulnerable people is paramount.
The power of technology in helping people with a learning disability live more independently
There are 1.5 million people with a learning disability currently living in the UK, and ensuring that proactive, person-centred care is offered is crucial to ensure they can live both safely and more independently. Here Angus Honeysett, head of market access at Tunstall Healthcare, writes exclusively for Enable about how technology has stepped up to make a difference in the lives of people living with disabilities.
Samantha Renke: You Are The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread
In her debut book, You Are The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread, Samantha Renke explores everything from perceptions of disability to her relationship with her body and addresses the every-looming question of ‘am I normal?’. Here, Samantha gives Enable readers a behind the scenes look at creating her memoir and what’s inside.
Say Aphasia: building a community for those overlooked
Aphasia isn’t a well known condition and therefore many living with the condition can feel alone. It is usually caused by damage to the left side of the brain, which is responsible for understanding and communicating language. Colin, CEO of Say Aphasia shares his story with us.
Celebrating Learning Disability Week
This June, Learning Disability Week (20 to 26 June 2022) will celebrate the amazing impact of people with a learning disability in our society and shine a light on the issues many still face.
Time to attack MND with the Darby Rimmer MND Foundation
Raising awareness while funding research and support, the Darby Rimmer MND Foundation is helping to change the lives of people living with Motor Neurone Disease and their families.
Helping you with the transition to adult social care
On 24 June, Dimensions is hosting an event to help explain the process of moving from child to adult social care.
Marsham Court becomes the first UK hotel to install a fully equipped Changing Places toilet
In a project costing £160k, the family-owned Marsham Court has become the first UK hotel to install a fully equipped Changing Places toilet.
Celebrating Carers Week: sharing experiences
This June, Carers Week recognises and celebrates the UK’s hidden workforce of 13.6 million.
New report finds shortfalls in the delivery of physical activities for the disability community
Disabled people are feeling more discouraged from physical activity since the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, despite 80% of people wanting to be more active.
VOLUNTEERS WEEK: Celebrating volunteers and finding opportunities
Each year, 1 June marks the beginning of Volunteers Week, running until 7 June across the UK, volunteers will be thanked and celebrated for their…
Prosthetic industry unites to complete the treatment circle and support one of their own
Three of the country’s largest prosthetic manufacturers – Steeper, Ottobock and Össur – have combined their resources and expertise to support an NHS Orthotist after a life-changing accident.
Business Without Barriers: new online hub to help small businesses create inclusive workplaces
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has launched a free Business Without Barriers online hub to support its new report into disability employment and entrepreneurship.
Light Up Blue this World Parkinson’s Day
Each year, April marks Parkinson’s Awareness Month and World Parkinson’s Day (11 April) provides an opportunity to further awareness and education around the neurological condition.