Adding to your CV
In her column, Jane Hatton, founder of Evenbreak, answer your employment questions. This issue she explains how volunteering can be a useful stepping stone to paid employment.
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Steve Ingham CBE joins Business Disability Forum as new Chair
Steve Ingham, former CEO of PageGroup, has become the new chair of Business Disability Forum (BDF). He will take over from BDF’s current chair, Steve Miller, after stepping…
Autumn budget 2023: disabled people’s organisations react to announcement
Today’s Autumn budget announcement comes as Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt unveiled the UK Government’s plan to “raise business investment, get more people into…
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.
£2.4 million in funding provided to charities supported disabled people, autistic people and people with a learning disability
Thirteen charities working to support autistic people, disabled people and people with a learning disability are set to benefit from additional government funding to combat the challenges faced by the pandemic.
Decoding sleep problems for children with a learning disability
Anyone can experience sleep issues, but for children with a learning disability it can be more common. Charities reveal their top tips to ensure everyone can have a good relationship with sleep.
When disability can’t be seen: improving knowledge of hidden disabilities with The Sunnybank Trust
The Sunnybank Trust is working to make sure hidden disabilities are visible through education and radio interviews.
Individual employer funding with Skills for Care
If you employ your own care and support using a direct payment from health or social care, or your own money, you can apply for money for training.
Revitalise centre welcome disabled people and carers for a much-needed subsidised lockdown break
Revitalise is here for people struggling with reduced care and loneliness, providing COVID safe respite breaks throughout lockdown.
River Island commits to helping UK children’s charity give disabled children a wonderful Christmas
Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children has been chosen as the charity which will benefit from River Island’s festive fundraising this year, meaning a huge boost to families needing specialist equipment across the UK.
COVID-19: Taking pride in the positives
In a time where it was hard to see the positives, three charities highlight the extra support they put in place and what they have learned.
World Mental Health Day 2020: Mental health for all
World Mental Health Day highlights the importance of looking after our mental health, the support available and what needs to be done to provide support.
TELL US YOUR STORY: Celebrating everyday people with Enable Magazine
We all know someone who has made an extraordinary impact within the disabled community. Share your story with the help of Enable Magazine.
Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children call on community to fundraise for child’s safety
Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children call on Glasgow community to raise vital funds for equipment to support four-year-old child and her family.
Interns with learning disabilities and autism in North Wales donate to local NHS COVID-19 Response Fund
A group of interns from Engage to Change DFN Project SEARCH have donated funds to support the North Wales NHS COVID-19 Response Fund.