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Foothold is a small organisation but we have big plans. We're expanding the number of partners we work with to help increase the varied support we offer. We're constantly looking at ways we can provide support. And we're working with our community more than ever — to create community stories, recruit wonderful volunteers and fundraise. Check out all the ways we're working hard to make sure we've got your back.
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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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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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