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How to get your finances back on track with debt advice

Jenny Simpson from leading debt charity StepChange gives advice on how to get your finances back on track.

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IET and Foothold working together to support engineers

IET President Professor Danielle George talks about how the IET and Foothold can work together to improve the lives of engineers and their families.

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Why sleep is so important and how you can sleep better

Dr Neil Stanley talks about why sleep is so important, gives tips on how we can sleep better, and advice on sleep support for engineers.

Parenting children with autism – one family’s story

On this year’s World Autism Awareness Day, Charlotte Smeed and her husband Marc share their family’s experiences of parenting children with autism.

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Covid-19 and its impact on our mental wellbeing

Anxiety UK's Niamh Shepherd writes about the impact COVID-19 pandemic has had on people's mental health and gives tips on looking after your mind.

Inclusivity in engineering on International Women’s Day

On this year’s International Women’s Day, Foothold Trustee Kate Sugden writes about seeking the input of those facing different challenges.

The importance of self-esteem

Self-esteem is an important part of our identity as human beings. But what does it really mean, and how can we improve it if we need to?

Student volunteering at Foothold

Beverley talks about reasons to volunteer and the volunteering opportunities we offer to students.

Time to talk: why reaching out is the best first step

On this year's Time To Talk Day, our support team caseworker Jonas talks about the importance of reaching out and the difference it can make.

sharon becoming a carer
The way we have dealt with the last 12 months is with a positive attitude, laughter and not being afraid to ask for help. Sharon Monelle View story Read quote by Sharon Monelle
Alan overcoming illness
The financial support has alleviated so many problems for us. I can’t express how much it helped - it’s enabled us to live a life. Alan Monelle View story Read quote by Alan Monelle