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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The importance of friendship and community during Learning Disability Week
Learning Disability Week is well under way, and the theme for this year is the importance of friendships during lockdown.
Challenging stereotypes and gaining independence with Dorset Orthopaedic
Hannah Deakin’s, life took a dramatic turn on the netball court after experiencing a severe ankle injury, but support from Dorset Orthopaedic life has taken a positive turn.
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.
Smiling penguins teaching residents about social distancing
Staff from a housing service in New Milton dedicated to supporting people with learning disabilities has launched a unique project to explain social distancing.
Carers Week: Organisations are working together to improve unpaid carers’ access to medication
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Carers Trust has developed a suite of resources to support unpaid carers and pharmacy teams in order to improve access to essential medicine.
Carers Week: Time to recognise heroic carers looking after loved ones and our communities
During Carers Week, we are all working to make care visible and celebrate the dedication and hard work of our carers. The Minister for Disabled People Justin Tomlinson has written the below exclusively for Enable Magazine.
Carers Week: 392,000 become unpaid carers in Scotland in a matter of weeks
Figures released for Carers Week show that 400,000 additional people in Scotland are caring for older, disabled or seriously ill relatives or friends since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Enable Asks… James Moore
Although our favourite soaps may have been put on pause, Emmerdale’s James Moore reveals how he is surviving lockdown during Enable Asks.
Raising your voice during Carers Week 2020
Carers are some of the most important and vital members of our society, and this Carers Week is working to Make Caring Visible.
Enable Asks… Jamie Brewer
Actor Jamie Brewer has made big steps in breaking down barriers and tackling discrimination. Based in the USA, Jamie shares her experience of lockdown.
Celebrating giving back during Volunteers’ Week 2020
Community has never been more important than it is now, and during Volunteers’ Week 2020 it’s time to celebrate the people who have been giving back.
Enable Asks… Konnie Huq
Former Blue Peter presenter and writer, Konnie Huq discusses her experience of life in lockdown as part of our Enable Asks series.
On World MS Day, charities are calling for improved mental health support for shielders
As life shielding in lockdown continues, a charity has called for improved mental health support and assistance for people who are shielding this World MS Day.
Making MS Connections on World MS Day 2020
World MS Day is an annual event marked on 30 May, bringing the global MS community together to share their stories, raise awareness, and campaign for everyone living with MS.