Choosing a Christmas present for an autistic person or someone with complex needs doesn’t need to be difficult. There are lots of autism-friendly gifts out there, but our top tip would be to speak to the person you are buying for, or their carer, to find out what they like Read more…
Today is World Kindness Day, and we want to celebrate someone who truly shows what kindness means, Greg, one of our amazing Aspire Volunteers. Greg is always ready to help and support others. Every time he comes into the kitchen, he brings a smile that brightens everyone’s day. From helping Read more…
Halloween can be a time of fun, creativity and spookiness, but for people with dementia, the noise, flashing lights and unexpected visitors knocking at the door can sometimes feel overwhelming. As a care provider supporting older people and people with dementia across Salford, we believe that everyone should feel safe Read more…
Halloween is approaching. For many people, it is an exciting time to dress up in spooky costumes, enjoy sweet treats, and take part in Halloween activities. However, Halloween can be overwhelming for some adults and children with Autism. Some of the things that can make Halloween difficult include:• Bright or Read more…
How long have you been volunteering at Alex Hub?I have been volunteering at Alex Hub for about 8 months now. Why did you decide to start volunteering?I wanted to give back to the community and make a positive impact on people’s lives, especially seeing the difference even small acts of Read more…
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, and the theme for 2025 is all about community, how being connected to others can help us feel better, stay well, and support our mental health. At Aspire, we believe community matters. That’s why we’re proud to welcome people from across Salford into Read more…
What an exciting journey it’s been. From weekly dance sessions in social groups to choreographing routines with Tracing Steps and now stepping onto the big stage at The Lowry Theatre, this is a huge achievement for the people we support at St George’s. We couldn’t be prouder. Over the past Read more…
I’m Sharon, the autism lead at Aspire and part of the National Autistic Society Appeals and Beacon Panel. I’m also a qualified Oliver McGowen trainer. At Aspire, we provide Autism training to all of our staff members to ensure they have the best training, understanding and skill set to put Read more…
It’s Autism Acceptance Week 2025! It doesn’t seem like a year since the last one but there we are. I remember my creations for Waterside’s Bake Off last year. I really wanted to show off the Aspire Values of Personal, Progressive, Consistent and Accountable creating shortcrust jigsaw pieces and mini Read more…