Sharing knowledge of acquired deafness during Deaf Awareness Week 2020
This week marks Deaf Awareness Week 2020 (04 to 10 May), a unique campaign where organisations promote their work within the broad spectrum of deafness.
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Make May purple for stroke awareness month 💜
During the month of May, people are coming together to raise awareness of life after stroke during Stroke Awareness Month.
Committed to supporting the disabled community with Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work Justin Tomlinson
Speaking to Enable, Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work Justin Tomlinson shares what the UK Government is doing to support the disabled community.
Enable Magazine release colouring graphics to ease boredom during lockdown
At Enable HQ, we pride ourselves on bringing you the latest news, exclusive interviews, and discussions pertinent to disability. And we have a special treat for you to help ease boredom and get creative.
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.
Get involved this World Autism Awareness Day
Today (2 April) is World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD), an opportunity to raise awareness about what autism is, the challenges autistic people might face and to celebrate the achievements of autistic people.
INTERVIEW: The government should not overlook the importance of care PAs at this time
With news that local councils can declare themselves in a state of ‘emergency’ and change care provided, what is the reality of this decision?
Carers: Knowing your rights
800,000 people across the UK rely on home visits from carers to provide essential daily care. Many more are cared for by their family, who do so unpaid.
Enable revisits: Autism and mental health
In 2019, we shone a spotlight on the definition of autism under the Mental Health Act. Defined as a mental disorder under the act, many autistic people have faced detention and inappropriate care. We return to the issue, to uncover what has progressed in the last 12 months.
What is World Autism Week 2020?
Today (30 March) is the start of World Autism Week, where autistic people and charities come together to raise awareness of autism and how we can all work together to support the autistic community.
Watch as the UK comes together to #ClapForOurCarers
Last night, thousands of us around the country came together to clap for those on the frontline of the Coronavirus outbreak: the medical staff treating people in the NHS, the carers, support workers and all key workers at this time.
New dates announced for Kidz to Adultz South
Previously scheduled to take place in May 2020, new dates have been released Kidz to Adultz South.
The importance of purple
March 26 is Purple Day, a chance to dress head to toe in purple and spread awareness about epilepsy. Emma Storr chatted to founder Cassidy Megan about why the day is so important .
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.
The best podcasts to listen to in isolation
If you’ve been social distancing or self-isolating, you might be looking for new things to do to keep yourself entertained and stay positive during this challenging time.