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Enable, The Gateway Arts and Learning Centre, Chester Street, Shrewsbury (2026)

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The Gateway Arts And Learning Centre, Chester Street

27/05/2026

Are you a parent or carer of a young person aged 18–24 with an EHCP? Come along to our free information event to learn more about the DFN Project SEARCH Supported Internship Programme and become part of our 2026/2027 class 👇

📍 The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (ARC Seminar Room)
📅 Monday 8 June 2026
⏰ Multiple sessions available:
• 11:00–12:00
• 13:00–14:00
• 15:00–16:00
• 17:00–18:00

💡 Find out how this one-year programme, delivered with Shrewsbury College and RJAH, supports young people with EHCPs to gain real work experience, develop employability skills, and move towards paid employment.
🎟️ Free to attend – https://orlo.uk/tKIHW – DFN Project Search Information Event – The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital

26/05/2026

Shropshire Council’s Digital Skills Programme supports people living in the local authority’s geographical area to become more confident online. The programme gives free access to one-to-one digital support and free equipment for those who need it most.

You will learn 7 key objectives on the programme. We understand everyone has different skills they want to focus on so can help identify the outcomes important for you.

Here's what you need to know!
• The course will be delivered by friendly, approachable and professional staff.
• There are no tests or exams.
• We deliver this course face to face via our bases across Shropshire.
• Digital support on a regular basis for digitally excluded people. It is expected that a minimum of 8 hours of support per learner will be delivered. Learning sessions are expected to last a minimum of one hour but can be longer if required.
• You do not need your own laptop or tablet, but we encourage you to bring your device if you have one so you can learn to use it confidently.

You will can you are eligible for the programme on our website (https://orlo.uk/7mo8A) or speak to your JobCentre Plus advisor.
Want to register? Contact Lucy Jarvis to find out more…
01743 255431
07484019214
[email protected]

22/05/2026

Are you a parent or carer of a young person aged 18–24 with an EHCP? Come along to our free information event to learn more about the DFN Project SEARCH Supported Internship Programme and become part of our 2026/2027 class 👇

📍 The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (ARC Seminar Room)
📅 Monday 8 June 2026
⏰ Multiple sessions available:
• 11:00–12:00
• 13:00–14:00
• 15:00–16:00
• 17:00–18:00

💡 Find out how this one-year programme, delivered with Shrewsbury College and RJAH, supports young people with EHCPs to gain real work experience, develop employability skills, and move towards paid employment.
🎟️ Free to attend – https://orlo.uk/AtWJh – DFN Project Search Information Event – The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital

21/05/2026

Shropshire Council’s Digital Skills Programme supports people living in the local authority’s geographical area to become more confident online. The programme gives free access to one-to-one digital support and free equipment for those who need it most.

You will learn 7 key objectives on the programme. We understand everyone has different skills they want to focus on so can help identify the outcomes important for you.

Here's what you need to know!
• The course will be delivered by friendly, approachable and professional staff.
• There are no tests or exams.
• We deliver this course face to face via our bases across Shropshire.
• Digital support on a regular basis for digitally excluded people. It is expected that a minimum of 8 hours of support per learner will be delivered. Learning sessions are expected to last a minimum of one hour but can be longer if required.
• You do not need your own laptop or tablet, but we encourage you to bring your device if you have one so you can learn to use it confidently.

You will can you are eligible for the programme on our website (https://orlo.uk/1qi9k) or speak to your JobCentre Plus advisor.
Want to register? Contact Lucy Jarvis to find out more…
01743 255431
07484019214
[email protected]

20/05/2026

Shrewsbury MP Julia Buckley attended our offices last Friday to meet with local employers and support agencies in Shrewsbury. Julia met with members of the Enable team to hear about what we do and how we support organisations to find untapped talent, upskill staff and help people with barriers to employment find the right role for them.

Later in the afternoon we were joined by the Shropshire Chamber of Commerce for a roundtable discussion on the barriers too many neurodivergent people still face when trying to access and stay in work. A huge thank you to all of the attendees for coming along.

If you think you or someone you know would benefit from employment support, please check out our website for more information: https://orlo.uk/UOs1F

17/05/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Week, every action counts. Helping improve your mental health is a unique journey and we celebrate how employment can help to offer stability. Our experts by experience have shared their stories and tips that have improved their mental health - we hope you enjoy their stories as much as we do!

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I see so much positivity promoting looking after our mental wellbeing and challenging stigma in its direct and more subtle forms. It’s fair to say we have made many strides in the right direction. When you go through these things yourself you tend to stay attuned to all things around Mental Health.

Despite positive steps, I have also encountered the blasé brushing off of mental health issues. I hear the “just get on with it” mindset that I view with upmost respect as a generational remnant from war time era Britain. But equally know how those with mental ill health and trauma were treated then, how assumptions were made and societal pressures kept those that could be silent to remain silent in their struggles. A ‘stiff upper lip’ is not how we should approach Mental Health now but it is still a pattern for some in modern life.

I read on social media these strong polarised views and assumptions around mental ill health. This makes me admire Scandinavian concepts of slowing down our lifestyles, quality of time over productivity, of café’s and libraries, where face to face interaction and connecting with others involve no Wi-Fi, no screens, the digital detox. It all sounds wonderfully enticing. I often think we are more connected digitally yet more lonely spiritually and emotionally.

It’s about moderation, the internet connects others to social groups, art groups, walking groups, and places where support and non-judgment can be found. This mental health awareness week I would recommend scrolling less and finding a human connection for an activity that helps you to feel more like yourself.

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Ready to find out how we can support you into work? Check out our website for referral options to suit.
👉 https://orlo.uk/Ga0Dv

16/05/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Week, every action counts. Helping improve your mental health is a unique journey and we celebrate how employment can help to offer stability. Our experts by experience have shared their stories and tips that have improved their mental health - we hope you enjoy their stories as much as we do!

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After being a full time carer for my two neurodivergent sons for 18 years, returning to work as an Expert by Experience has been a huge but very positive change for me. As an autistic person, the idea of going back into employment felt exciting but also quite nerve racking. I had spent so long focused on caring that I wasn’t sure how I would adjust or whether I would feel confident again, as a lack of confidence was a huge issue for me. But returning to work has helped my mental health in ways I didn’t expect, and it feels especially important to share this during Mental Health Awareness Week.

For nearly two decades, my days were filled with appointments, routines, and constant responsibility. Caring can be rewarding, but it also brings emotional pressure and very little time for yourself. Those years taught me resilience, patience, and compassion, even if I didn’t always recognise those strengths at the time. However, I worried about whether I would cope in a workplace after being away for so long.

What I’ve learned is that I have far more to offer than I initially realised. Coming back into work has reminded me that I’m not only a carer, I’m someone with valuable skills and lived experience that can really help others. The skills I learned through caring, like problem solving, staying calm under pressure, and understanding people’s needs, are all useful in my role and I feel a sense of achievement knowing that my experience matters.

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Ready to find out how we can support you into work? Check out our website for referral options to suit.
👉 https://orlo.uk/lHBQQ

15/05/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Week, every action counts. Helping improve your mental health is a unique journey and we celebrate how employment can help to offer stability. Our experts by experience have shared their stories and tips that have improved their mental health and we hope you enjoy their stories as much as we do!

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Many of us allow our job roles and careers to define us, yet we are much more. I am more interested in how someone treats others and their values than ‘work talk’. Of course I admire hard work, determination, mixed with life balance and being grounded. I have been sent fleeing in anxious panic from groups and social situations when asked “what do you do?” especially when I had no job due to my mental ill health. It’s crushing, disempowering being unemployed.

At times when I was out of work I felt I over embellished on what little I manged to achieve, later I learnt that being proud of an achievement was a good thing.

Returning to work, shifted my mindset in seismic ways. I found fire and hunger to achieve, I found I needed to work at a pace I could manage, where my potential could be seen even when I cannot always see it myself. Simple in work adjustments allow me to perform at my best. Indeed, my self-awareness and recognising unhealthy patterns appeared as boldly as an additional ADHD diagnosis did. The ‘if only’ hit me hard, wondering what I could have achieved if I had access to support sooner.

So, that question, asked again - What do you do? I share my story. To inspire, to be realistic, break down barriers, educate, challenge stigma and misconceptions. My unique perspective aids in communication and understanding, to bridge gaps and to point them out. I get to make a small difference whilst working with an amazing group of people all, willing to share their lived experience and expertise to have an impact.

I'm Nicki Evans - Expert by Experience Coordinator.

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Ready to find out how we can support you into work? Check out our website for referral options to suit.
👉 https://orlo.uk/mm9hz

14/05/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Week, every action counts. Helping improve your mental health is a unique journey and we celebrate how employment can help to offer stability. Our experts by experience have shared their stories and tips that have improved their mental health and we hope you enjoy their stories as much as we do!

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I began part-time working three years ago, with the help of Enable. It transformed my life and opened a window into the world after several years of isolation. My confidence and self-esteem gradually returned; I realised that, despite my initial self-doubt, I was capable of doing a job that I liked and which I was good at. Being part of an organisation and developing good working relationships with my colleagues has been a vital part of my mental health recovery. I really enjoy the job I do and the people I work with.

Since then, other aspects of my life have improved. I began cycling again and challenging myself to get out of the house more, which has helped my anxiety. I also resumed my regular home workouts, which keeps me fit and mobile, as well as reducing my chronic depression. After a long struggle, I am an improved version of myself and feel better all round than I have done for many years. The future is no longer unknown and scary; it is exciting and full of possibilities.

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Ready to find out how we can support you into work? Check out our website for referral options to suit.
👉 https://orlo.uk/SxgmK

22/04/2026

🌍 Happy Earth Day 2026! 🌿

Today, we celebrate our beautiful planet and commit to protecting it for future generations. 🌱 Let's take a moment to appreciate the natural wonders around us and reflect on how we can make a positive impact. Whether it's reducing waste, conserving water, or planting trees, every small action counts. 🌳

Join me in making a pledge to live more sustainably and inspire others to do the same. Together, we can create a greener, healthier world. 💚

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