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Life isn’t all smooth sailing
We all face challenges in life, big or small, but you don’t have to face those challenges without support. So, how can we help you?
How can we help you?
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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
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
“What I did realise going through all of this, was that it wasn’t the academic side of my course I was struggling with. It was the other skills I needed to be able to pass my degree – time management, self-organisation, memory, focus. The ‘life skills’ that aren’t really focused on when you’re studying – but which can make the difference between succeeding or failing.”View story
“I think differently, my reactions are different, my ‘cause and effect’ is not the same as others’ – and that’s ok. I’m becoming increasingly comfortable with who I am, and the diagnosis is helping me understand my strengths and explain some of the challenges I’ve faced in my life.”View story
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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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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