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Blog: Supporting Employees with Cancer in the Workplace

Misconceptions create barriers for employees living with cancer. Our blog breaks down the myths and highlights practical ways employers can foster understanding and inclusion

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Building inclusive workplaces starts with awareness - and we can help!

Our Deaf Awareness courses are fun, practical, engaging and designed to give teams the confidence and skills to communicate more effectively with D/deaf colleagues and customers.

Find out more here: buff.ly/6Km3BfN

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Investing in neurodiversity awareness training isn’t just the right thing to do. It’s good business, too!

We help organisations create truly inclusive workplaces. Learn more and book training via our website: buff.ly/7HlrAsg

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Too often, conversations about s3xuality and relationships are overlooked in care settings, but they’re essential to delivering good support.

Our S3xuality, S3xual Expression and Relationships Training is a full-day course designed specifically for care providers. enhancetheuk.org/sexuality-se...

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Disability awareness is not just a compliance box to tick, but we understand that finding the time and resources for in-person training can be a challenge.

That’s why we offer online disability awareness training to fit around busy schedules. Learn more disabilityawareness.training/virtual-disa...

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Creating an accessible workplace doesn’t begin and end with ramps. In a world of hybrid and remote working, how we communicate internally plays a big role in shaping employee experience, connection, and inclusion.

Our resource can help you make changes: disabilityawareness.training/free-resourc...

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Guide dogs provide vital independence and support for many blind and visually impaired people, but can sometimes be unexpected barriers.

In our new post, we share practical tips on how to be respectful and supportive: disabilityawareness.training/our-6-top-ti...

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.....and we are off!

Love Lounge is officially on tour

Our bags are packed, the bus is ready, and we are on our way to @greenmanfestival for the weekend. If you are attending the festival and want to come say hello, we are at Einstein's Garden on Sunday!

BRB

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Disability awareness is essential for building inclusive, respectful, and effective workplaces, but it can be hard to find time for training.

That’s why we offer Lunch & Learn sessions — impactful and designed to fit into the working day. Read more: disabilityawareness.training/virtual-disa...

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New Blog Alert! 🎙️✨

The amazing @joysworldthepodcast spoke with Undressing Disability for an interview for a brand-new blog. Joy shares her journey as a visually impaired person, parent and how she has just released new episodes of her podcast, Joy's World.

Tap the blog link buff.ly/CWuNFrm

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Our latest blog post breaks it down with 6 practical, thoughtful tips inspired by these incredible animals. 🔗

This is for anyone who wants to show up better for guide dogs and their owners

Link:https://disabilityawareness.training/our-6-top-tips-to-being-guide-dog-aware-and-friendly/

Three people are sitting at a desk in an office setting. Two of the people are sitting in wheelchairs. They are in the middle of a conversation

Too often, conversations about s3xuality and relationships are overlooked in care settings, but they’re essential to delivering good support.

Our S3xuality, S3xual Expression and Relationships Training is a full-day course designed specifically for care providers. enhancetheuk.org/sexuality-se...

A person sitting on the floor with a silver laptop on their lap. They have a brown leather cushion underneath it. They are holding a cup of coffee in one hand and typing with the other

Disability awareness is not just a compliance box to tick, but we understand that finding the time and resources for in-person training can be a challenge.

That’s why we offer online disability awareness training to fit around busy schedules. Learn more disabilityawareness.training/virtual-disa...

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Creating an accessible workplace doesn’t begin and end with ramps. In a world of hybrid and remote working, how we communicate internally plays a big role in shaping employee experience, connection, and inclusion.

Our resource can help you make changes: disabilityawareness.training/free-resourc...

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We are at the halfway mark with Disability Pride Month, but there is still time to mark it. Our blog is packed with ideas on how to celebrate meaningfully (and joyfully) this July.

Read our blog: disabilityawareness.training/how-to-celeb...

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It’s Disability Pride Month.

For many of us, including those of us at Enhance, marking this month isn’t always easy. Pride feels complicated in a world that still treats disability as something to overcome. But that’s why it matters because we’re here. We exist.

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“Imagine having to plan your sex life around the days a specific carer is working—the one who feels safe, approachable, and understanding.”

S£xuality is a fundamental part of being human, yet disabled people often face significant barriers to expressing this.

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Jennie Williams and CJ Debarra had a fantastic time delivering disability awareness training at Tokio Marine Kiln in London recently.

We believe training should be fun, as well as educational!

Curious about how we can support your organisation disabilityawareness.training/our-services/

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We’re delighted to share a new blog from Amy, @LongCOVIDRockstar, where she opens up about her experiences living with Long COVID. Amy offers an insightful look at the challenges and the changes we can all make to support those living with Long COVID.

Read: enhancetheuk.org/amy-butterwo...

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Join our newsletter for the latest on disability awareness training, diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as updates on events. Our content will support your organisation's journey toward an accessible workplace mailchi.mp/7dab636bbecd...

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Are you ready to create a more inclusive workplace?

Our custom-designed disability awareness e-learning courses are tailored to your organisation’s needs. Every course is built with bespoke content that reflects your goals, values and culture. disabilityawareness.training/elearning/

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Did you know that through our Undressing Disability Campaign, we run a free support service where you can chat with our experts about all things disability?

lovelounge @enhancetheuk .org

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Find out more about our submission criteria and how to enter. Submissions open 14th May and close 25th June 2025.

Information: www.thefuturebookshelf.co.uk/landing-page...

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A Poster for the JKP Writing Prize. The text explains the prize was created to amplify underrepresented voices and is open to unagented writers. the 2025 theme: “Everyday Disability and Chronic Illness: Stories of Joy, Resistance, and Anti-Ableism.”

criteria for the JKP Writing Prize. Submission requirements: original English-language non-fiction under 3,000 words, focused on disability and anti-ableism, by UK residents aged 18+. The judging panel includes Andrew Gurza, Pippa Stacey, and Shani Dhanda. Submissions are open to June 2025.

Do you have a powerful story to tell on the theme of disability and chronic illness?

JKP, wants to hear from you! They believe that championing new voices from these communities is essential, and this prize is part of our commitment to amplify the stories of disabled and chronically ill people 🧵

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Our Jennie appeared on BBC Radio with the amazing Janey Lee Grace this weekend.

She joined Janey to share something really exciting—a brand new campaign that's launching soon!

Listen in www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

#JaneyLeeGrace #BBCRadio #OnAir

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👂💼 Deaf & hard of hearing employees bring valuable skills, but workplaces aren’t always accessible. The good news? Small adjustments can make a big difference!

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