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Finding your community

At times like these, there’s nothing quite like the sympathetic ear or a kind word from someone who knows exactly what you’re going through. That’s why it’s so important to get involved with community spirit at this time: whether that be in your local area, or the online disabled community.





Carers Week 2014

From 9 to 15 June, organisations UK-wide will be doing their bit to recognise the incredible work that the UK’s 6.5m unpaid carers carry out every single day. Carers…



Exploring Independence

The July/August issue of Enable is all about independent living, from holidays to transport, finance to future planning. But what does independence really mean? And…


Hearing loss in the ageing population

Over 6.5 million of the UK’s over 65 population are thought to have some degree of age-related hearing loss. In 2005 the Royal National Institute…


Website launches to empower AAC community

Communication Matters, the leading UK organisation dedicated to supporting children and adults who need augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), has launched their AACknowledge website bringing AAC information and evidence together in one place for the first time. Commissioned as…


Removing Barriers

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the International Day for Persons with Disabilities. So what’s it all about? We find out more… Every year…


Who cares about carers?

Six million Brits spend their spare time caring for a friend, family member or partner, offering them vital support for no payment. But who’s there…


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