Housing: shared ownership explained
Owning a home that meets your needs might seem out of reach, but shared ownership can help you get on the property ladder for less.
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TV: Channel 4 gets Sex Rated
Channel 4 has commissioned Sex Rated (w/t), a new studio series hosted by Rylan, where single Brits will learn where they may be going wrong in love by asking for frank feedback from their past sexual partners.
Freedom to do what you want, when you want with the Centaur
Mobility is incredibly important for Tanni Grey-Thompson, but innovation and beautiful design matter too. That’s why she is an ambassador for Centaur Robotics, creators of the award-winning Centaur.
Richard Whitehead: setting goals, winning golds and levelling playing fields
Here, Richard explains his journey from growing up in the 80s in Nottingham to winning Olympic Golds, to the present day, helping others to achieve more through the power of sport.
MONEY: Your pension explained
Building a pension can help you have a more stable future, and you can get money towards your pension even if you’re out of work for long periods of time.
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.
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.
A fresh start: how to make the transition from children’s to adult social care
In this exclusive guest column, Will Oborne, Lifeways’ community engagement and development manager, shares his professional experiences and advice around the transition from children’s to adult social care.
Motoring: accessing opportunities with Sirus Automotive
Sirus Automotive tell us about their Drive From Wheelchair solutions and customer, entrepreneur and founder of Able Move, Josh Wintersgill. shares his experience. Josh learnt to drive in his VW Caddy and has been a Sirus customer since he was 18.
National Schizophrenia Awareness Day: reducing stigma
About one in every 300 people in the world live with schizophrenia, but stigma and misconceptions have led to a need for change to improve quality of life and outcomes for people with the condition.
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.
Bowel cancer: spotting the signs and seeking support
As the family of Dame Deborah James mark her passing, her legacy lives on helping to raise awareness of the symptoms of bowel cancer.
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.