Empowering Communities Through Collaboration
Discover how local businesses can partner with DisabilityUK.org and DisabledEntrepreneur.uk to create inclusive community projects supporting wellbeing, skills, youth, and disabled entrepreneurs.
Helping Businesses Become More Sustainable
Learn what the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act means in practice, and how DisabledEntrepreneur.uk and DisabilityUK.org aim to support mental health, youth communities, and sustainable local well-being.
When Depression Meets Poverty: The Silent Collapse No One Sees
What depression really feels like when money runs out: the hidden impact of sanctions, unemployment, and trauma, plus practical steps to help people slowly rebuild hope.
9 Common Signage Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Creating effective signage requires thoughtful planning and attention to detail. By understanding and avoiding these common mistakes, businesses can develop signs that not only look great but also effectively communicate their message. Remember to consider your audience, environmental conditions, and long-term maintenance needs during the planning phase.
7 Secrets to Balancing Mind, Body, and Nutrition
True wellness isn’t about perfecting one area of your health while neglecting others. It’s about recognizing that mental clarity, physical vitality, and nutritional choices are deeply intertwined, each one influencing the others in ways that can either elevate or undermine your overall well-being.
Understanding Invisible Disabilities & Ableist Attitudes
Invisible disabilities deserve recognition, understanding, and respect. Ableist attitudes rooted in ignorance and dismissiveness create barriers that can be just as disabling as the condition itself. Instead of questioning someone’s reality or minimising their struggles, we should listen, believe, and support. The lived experiences of those with invisible disabilities, like the editor who has battled OCD for decades, remind us that what cannot be seen can still have profound impact. True inclusivity means dismantling ableism and embracing empathy.
The Safety of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT): A Controversial Mental Health Treatment
Mental health care must prioritise dignity, autonomy, and the least invasive treatment methods available. With modern therapies, supportive communities, and ongoing innovation in psychiatric medicine, society has both the opportunity and the responsibility to move away from treatments that compromise safety and human rights.
Link Between Trauma, MS, Financial Stability & OCD
If only we could erase bad memories and achieve financial stability for the rest of our lives, our mental health would no doubt improve. A reflection on trauma, OCD, MS, and the importance of stability for wellbeing
Travelling Abroad, A Guide for Abled and Disabled Passengers
Traveling with a disability or hidden condition takes planning, but it shouldn’t stop you from seeing the world. Whether you’re worried about customs, the DWP, or managing OCD while abroad, being informed and prepared can make all the difference. Remember: not all disabilities are visible, and you have every right to ask for support from airlines, and airport staff,.
Respect Behind the Counter, Raising Awareness of Mental Health
Customer advisors are often the unsung heroes of the high street. They are there to assist, inform, and represent a company professionally, but they are not there to be shouted at, belittled, or physically disrespected.