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…
On Monday 19th June, we opened the doors to our new Brierley Café. Brierley Cafe is a friendly community space for people of Walkden and Little Hulton, to meet and enjoy a delicious, affordable meals, cakes and snacks. Located on Longshaw Drive, with many bus routes nearby and within walking Read more…
Where do you work for Aspire? I am the new Interim Service Development Director at Aspire, my office is situated in the Humphrey Booth Resource Hub, next to the finance offices. I only started working here on the 5th June and these first three weeks have been a whirlwind. I Read more…
Hi, I am Philip. Some people think that people with learning disabilities can’t become actors or performers. Well, I have busted that myth! Before attending the loud and proud theatre group, I was quite shy and lacked in confidence however since attending the weekly group, I have made lots of Read more…
At some point in life, you may have to care for someone, whether it is your mother, father, child, sibling, or grandparent. Looking after someone, you love or care about can be extremely rewarding but can also take a toll on your mental and physical health. As a carer, you Read more…
Where do you work for Aspire?I work as part of the Supported Living Management team, as an Assistant Manager and manage two supported living tenancies. We support people to live independently, as a tenant in their own right, with as little or as much support they need in a safe, Read more…
Have you or someone you know recently retired? Are you spending your days at home alone? Are you looking for a new purpose and routine? For many adults, retiring is an exciting time, with long relaxing days ahead, and a chance to replace early mornings and late meetings, with lie-ins Read more…