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Foothold’s community survey results
What engineers told us about their health, wellbeing and finances.
A marathon effort: Keith’s marathon debut raises funds for Foothold
Keith shares his experience of running the Brighton Marathon and fundraising for Foothold
Guest blog: What the Renters’ Rights Act means for renters in England
We asked our friends at Shelter to explain the upcoming changes.
Struggling with debt? Here are some ways to get support
1 in 2 of us will face a debt-related challenge in our lives. Stigma can be a big barrier that stops people from seeking the help they deserve.
Thriving as a neurodivergent professional: Three stories
Helen, Tim and Charlie discuss getting a diagnosis and the workplace adjustments that work for them.
Simple steps to a healthier, happier year
Take the pressure off as you step into the new year. Healthier and happier living doesn’t come from perfection, but from simple choices made each day.
Estate planning 101: how you can secure your family’s future
What is ‘estate planning’? In collaboration with financial advisers at SecondSight, we explain the basics.
Guest blog: The engineers building a more accessible future with REMAP
In this guest blog, REMAP shares the stories of their volunteer engineers who work with disabled people to design custom-made equipment.
Worried about money? We might be able to help
A lot of us are finding it harder to make ends meet lately. Here are some things you could do right now to take control of your money.
Blog: Mysteries of MIS (Minimum Income Standard) unravelled
Have you ever seen the phrase 'Minimum Income Standard' and wondered what it was all about?
Your stories
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
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