In 2023, looking after our mental health is as important as looking after our physical health. A mental health first aider in the workplace is very important, they can play a key part in supporting colleagues and create an environment where mental health can be openly recognised and spoken about. Read more…
Julie shares her experience of depression and how visiting Humphrey Booth Resource Centre has helped her mental health. Hi, I am Julie. I have lived with depression since childhood and at certain times in my life, I have felt it take over me. Over the years, I have learnt healthy Read more…
This month is Stress Awareness Month. We thought it would be the perfect time to ask our colleagues at Brierley Community Hub and Café in Little Hulton, what their stress relief and self-care tips are. At certain times in life, you may feel more stressed than others. It is important Read more…
This month is National Pet Month and we thought it was the perfect time to share why having an animal in your life, is a blessing! Whilst most people know that pets are great companions, there are other benefits that pets can provide to people living with disabilities or Autism. Read more…
It is Nutrition and Hydration Week. Ion and Aspire Support Workers at the Poppy Dementia Day Support in Salford have been busy serving up yummy smoothies and lots of alternative hydrating choices each day. Ion did a great job at helping to make the smoothies and an even better job Read more…
Hi, my name is Jamie and I attend Alexandra Community Hub. I am a member of Alex’s monthly forum meetings, where me and my friends discuss what activities we are enjoying, what we would like to change, what we would like to do in the upcoming month and much more! Read more…
Today marks International Women’s Day. There is so much to celebrate about women’s achievements and today we would like to share Jane Peacock’s inspirational journey of becoming a Director. “Hi, I am Jane Peacock the Director of Quality and Compliance at Aspire. I am responsible for Quality Assurance, Statutory Compliance, Read more…
Hi, I am Hayley. I have recently joined the team at Brierley Community Hub as a Support Worker Level 3, before I working at Brierely, I worked at Alexandra Community Hub as a Level 2 Support Worker. My aspirations for this year are to progress in my new role and Read more…
Hi, I am Laura. I am 36 and I currently work as the Admin Officer at Granville Respite. Around 18 months ago, I was watching Granada reports and saw a lovely video of someone who had met their stem cell donor for the first time, it was very emotional as Read more…
Where do you work for Aspire? I am the first ever Green Spaces Activity Co-ordinator at Aspire. I work across all six community hubs and respite care facilities. Each place is so unique and different, I am so excited to work with the people we support and Aspire staff and Read more…