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The importance of partnerships not profiteering

Chris Luck our CEO has been outlining the importance of partnerships not profiteering in a recent MJ article. Chris talks about how strategic partnerships allow for holistic ‘Child to Career’ thinking. These partnerships create real value, where reasonable profit is enough, and scarce resource is reinvested rather than off shored. Read the full article here. Chris also delivered a Keynote speech on June 21st 2024 at the Children’s Commissioners’ Conference. The theme of the speech was ‘Time for Change: A New

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Integrating Health and Employment

Queenswood Medical Practice partners with the Thrive into Work Programme to help individuals facing health-related barriers secure employment. This seamless collaboration, supported by GPs, offers comprehensive support every Monday, improving health and job outcomes.

Disability Power 100 event

Shaw Trust announces the shortlist for the Disability Power 100 2024

This year the Disability Power 100 received 786 nominations for individuals, organisations and campaigns that have influenced, innovated and delivered impact in for disabled people in the UK over the last 12 to 18 months. 367 high quality, qualified nominees have now been shortlisted.Now in its ninth year, Shaw Trust’s annual Disability Power 100 celebrates and recognises ambition and achievements. It provides much needed encouragement to the leaders of tomorrow. Those shortlisted are trailblazers and role models who demand the

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Prioritising Accessibility: Building a Better Website from the Start 

In the past, accessibility often wasn’t considered until after websites were already built. They would then be adjusted to meet accessibility standards, leading to extra costs and less-than-ideal results. Retrofitting accessibility features onto existing websites often caused compromises and inefficiencies.On the contrary, when accessibility is prioritised from the beginning of website development, the benefits are numerous. By integrating accessibility principles into the foundational structure of a website, developers can create a digital space that is inclusive for all users, including

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Living Made Easy support Global Accessibility Awareness Day 

Global Accessibility Awareness Day is an annual event aimed to promote discussion and awareness surrounding digital access and inclusion. Digital accessibility is not as widely considered as it should be, and without it we exclude a significant portion of the population from accessing essential services and information. Being digitally accessible enables us to progress towards a more inclusive society.AskSARA is Living Made Easy’s online self-assessment tool, offering rapid access to impartial information and advice based on individual need, with suggestions