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 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 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 Read more…
Visiting the dentist is very important to maintain good oral hygiene, however going to the dentist isn’t always a positive experience, particularly if you have a learning disability or Autism. If you are an adult with a learning disability or 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 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 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 Read more…
Staff at Brierley Community Hub were delighted to be offered a chance to take part in Sighted Guide Training, offered by Guide Dogs for the Blind. Sighted guide training teaches sighted people how to guide a person with sight loss Read more…
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 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 Read more…
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