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Online support

We offer a variety of online support to help you and your family improve your financial, metal and physical health, so you can thrive every day. Browse our range of resources below.

We're not just here to provide a helping hand when you encounter difficulties in your life. We also want to help you build your resilience to life's challenges, so you can stand on your own two feet and support yourself and your family to thrive in your own way.

Our wide range of online support and resources means there's something for everyone in our community. Whether you're looking for advice on how to make your money go further, support to help you take control of your wellbeing, or you want to learn more about neurodiverse conditions – we're confident you'll find what you're looking for.

Take a look at the online support we offer below. If you have any suggestions about how we can improve this support, please get in touch and let us know.

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Your stories

A photograph of Muthukuda (Sarojini) Goonetilleke, looking towards the camera.
"But worst of all, was the impact my situation was having on my two children. I was now reliant upon them to take care of me financially and medically. They had to put their lives on pause to tend to my own." View story
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"Back before the diagnosis, I knew I was struggling, but didn’t understand why. I had a conflict raging inside of me and it was tricky. I always felt I was ‘different’ in some way. Now, I feel relief. I have more compassion for myself, and feel I know myself better than I did before." View story
“It’s far better to accept you need help and reach out sooner – rather than shying away from support due to feelings of guilt and shame.” View story
The support Foothold has given my family has had a hugely positive impact not once, but twice. It gave Mum and Dad back their independence and dignity, and gave us peace of mind that they were safe and content in their own home. View story
Lisa's Mum and Dad regained their independence with the help of Foothold
The support Foothold has given my family has had a hugely positive impact not once, but twice. It gave Mum and Dad back their independence and dignity, and gave us peace of mind that they were safe and content in their own home. View story
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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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