What is a Lasting Power of Attorney? There may come a time when a person living with dementia is unable to make decisions about their care and finances. A ‘Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)’ is the process that appoints someone else to make decisions on their behalf, in their best interests. Read more…
This week 6th-12th May is Deaf Awareness Week 2024. Deaf Awareness Week is a time to celebrate diversity, promote understanding, and build a more inclusive world for all. We have created a guide to help you engage and communicate better when talking to your deaf friend, family member or colleague. 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…
Meet Annmarie Grimshaw, a support worker in Supported Living and one of our dedicated first aid trainers. Ann began her journey in the social care sector in 1984 at just eighteen years old. “I started working as a nursing assistant in supported living, though it was called something different then. Read more…
April is all about celebrating social care, so we’re highlighting the incredible work of our teams. Over the next few weeks, we will spotlight some of our amazing colleagues. Meet Leanne, team leader at St George’s Community Hub. Her journey from support worker to team leader and even a first Read more…
Aspire and RHS Garden Bridgewater mark Dementia Action Week with a ‘Forget Me Not’ celebration Swinton-based Aspire Care and Support, are partnering with RHS Gardens Bridgewater to host a ‘Forget Me Not’ dementia memorial event, to mark Dementia Action Week, on Tuesday 14th May. Starting at 11.30 am, guests are Read more…
The pathway to getting a dementia diagnosis and support can slightly differ depending on when you, or your loved one, first seek help. Although it can be a daunting step, it is vital to ask for help as soon as possible, to ensure you get the right support and guidance Read more…
This week’s blog is a personal account from an autistic person’s view. Laura, an employee of Aspire, shares some of her journey about her diagnosis, the challenges, and barriers she has faced and the dreams and aspirations she has for the future. I would personally like to thank Laura for Read more…
A wonderful colleague at Aspire has shared with us a personal poem, which reflects on the authors own lived experience of Autism. As this week is #AutismAcceptanceWeek we thought this would be a very apt time to share this, to highlight challenges that still need to be overcome and the Read more…
The Salford Learning Disabilities Team have created a simple guide explaining what autism is. This easy read booklet was made in response to requests from people with learning disabilities who wanted to learn more about autism. We’re pleased to share that the people we support at Aspire, along with our Read more…