Halloween will soon be here. For many people, it is an exciting time of the year, where people get dressed up in scary costumes, enjoy sweets, chocolate, and all sorts of spooky activities. However, Halloween may not always be fun for adults with Autism. Here a few of the main Read more…
Where do you work for Aspire? I am generally based at St. Georges in Pendleton, however my role requires visiting different places seeing the people we support and meeting with my teams, around the Salford area. What do you do as part of your role? I work as a service Read more…
On Sunday 3rd September, we had the privilege of attending the first stage of the Tour of Britain race. Little did we know how inspiring this day would turn out to be! We were given the incredible opportunity to spend 30 minutes on Wheels for All accessible bikes and enjoy Read more…
In September, as we focus on raising awareness for Alzheimer’s, we thought it was the perfect time to explore the benefits that reading can offer to those living with dementia. Dementia can be challenging, but there are many ways to enhance the quality of life of those living with dementia. Read more…
Where do you work for Aspire?Hi, my name is Emma and I work at Granville Respite Care, in Eccles. I recently started working for Aspire in June 2023, I have already met so many supportive and welcoming people. What do you do as part of your role?I am the Service Read more…
On Sunday 9th July, Richard Sinclair, an Aspire Support Worker, embarked on a charity bike ride, pedalling 53 miles. This bike ride marked Richard’s 11th participation in the Manchester to Blackpool charity bike ride, covering a 60-mile route. After months of training and dedication, Richard completed the ride in an Read more…
This week is National Afternoon Tea Week. Did you know that Afternoon tea is a British tradition dating back to the early 1840’s? Afternoon Tea continues to be a great reminiscing activity for older people, and people with Dementia or Alzheimer’s. Steeped in history and class, afternoon tea is the Read more…
Gardening is a rewarding and therapeutic activity, it can provide physical, mental and emotional benefits for people of all abilities. Engaging in gardening creates a connection with the ever-changing seasons throughout the year. Whether you’re acquiring the skill of weaving willow for winter wreaths, delicately sowing seeds during blossoming spring, Read more…
Salford based health and social care provider Aspire for Intelligent Care and Support has partnered with Manchester Metropolitan University to help transform and shape the future of social care by fast-forwarding Aspire into a new digital era. As part of UK Innovate Knowledge Transfer Partnership, the organisations will work together Read more…
Where do you work?I work at the Poppy Dementia Day Support and Poppy Dementia Suite. I started working with Aspire in January. The staff at Poppy have been very helpful and welcoming, which has made it very easy for me to settle into my role. What does an average day Read more…