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Over £400k of support for engineers could be at risk

From 1 October 2023, you’ll no longer be able to make a donation to Foothold via the IET when you renew your IET membership. Find out how you can #DonateDirect by setting up an annual donation direct to Foothold, so you can continue to support engineers and their families around the world.

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The power of conversation

Andy shares why a simple conversation can be so powerful – and how really listening is so important

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Michael Hargreaves, author of How Foothold’s new Engineering Neurodiverse Futures programme can support you to achieve your career goals

How our neurodiversity support is helping neurodiverse engineers to live well and thrive

Our Communications Officer Michael explores how our neurodiversity support is making a difference to the wellbeing of neurodiverse community members.

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Understanding empathy: how to be kinder to others

In Part 2 his 2-part blog series on empathy, cognitive behavioural hypnotherapist Andy Thornton explores how you can be kinder to others.

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Opening up new opportunities for the engineering community with the launch of our Engineering Neurodiverse Futures programme

Our new support programme is designed to empower neurodiverse engineering professionals, students and apprentices to achieve their full potential.

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1000 engineers access Foothold’s Wellbeing Hub in year since launch

The hub, funded through a collaboration with Gattaca PLC, offers clinically approved resources and guidance for engineers and their families.

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Foothold developing support hub for peopleliving with neurodiverse conditions

Foothold developing ‘Differently Wired’ hub for people living with neurodiverse conditions

The hub will offer free, on-demand access to expert content and resources on a range of neurodiverse conditions.

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