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Jun 11
If you have care responsibilities and a connection to the engineering community, Foothold may be able to support you. Our latest blog contains free wellbeing resources for carers, plus support info. tinyurl.com/2dh4h3ye
#CarersWeek2026 #CarersWeek #EngineeringCommunity
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Jun 5
Your donations empower engineers. But what does that really look like? Each person who turns to Foothold for support is building their resilience and creating greater stability in their lives. Our impact report tells their stories ā”ļø tinyurl.com/ms4np7p5
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Apr 30
Foothold empowers engineers when life gets difficult.
We help them to take control of their situation and get their lives back on track.
Your donations are directly supporting engineers and their families every day!
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Apr 30
Between 1 Jan and 31 March this year we made 136 grant payments to people who need it most.
None of us are immune to lifeās challenges.
Whether itās:
- bereavement
- health issues
- unemployment,
- or sudden caring duties for a loved one
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Apr 30
Life keeps moving no matter the situation.
Bills pile up, the rent or mortgage needs paying, and hungry mouths need feeding.
Help empower engineers so they can get back to doing what they do best.
Show your support and donate now: tinyurl.com/4em8yx28
#engineers #empower
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Apr 16
Our new import report is here!
Behind every number is:
- a life changed
- a story to be told
- someone brave enough to reach out for support
- someone who supported our work
We couldn't have done this without you, our Foothold community.
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Apr 16
To our donors, volunteers, staff, Trustees, and everyone who has engaged with our work, thank you.
This impact belongs to all of you
Read the full report here: tinyurl.com/ms4np7p5
#Impact #SocialImpact #Engineering #Engineers
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Mar 25
Changes to the law are coming to give renters in England better flexibility and stability š
We asked our friends at @Shelter about the upcoming changes and what they mean for you if youāre renting. Read the blog š tinyurl.com/mr98k8u2
#Housing #EngineeringCommunity
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Mar 22
Have you ever struggled with debt? Youāre not alone.
With @StepChange this #DebtAwarenessWeek, weāre talking about the impact debt can have on your wellbeing and where you can turn for support.
Read the blog and discover practical ways to regain control štinyurl.com/3enud9a6
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Mar 20
Did you know, if you live in England, Scotland or Wales, you could be entitled to a government grant to make your work easier?
If youāre neurodivergent, disabled, or have any longāterm health condition, this could make work so much easier.
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Mar 20
The scheme was able to provide Sam with equipment including noise cancelling headphones and dictation software, and even a specialist ADHD coach.
Head to our blog to read Samās story: tinyurl.com/yeysyutv
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Mar 20
If you think this could help you or someone you work with, itās worth looking into. Go to gov.uk/access-to-work to learn more.
#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodivergentEngineers #InclusiveEngineering #EngineeringCommunity
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Mar 19
Do numbers make you feel stressed or confused?
Letās talk about dyscalculia.
Dyscalculia is a learning difference that affects how your brain processes numbers and quantities.
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Mar 19
It has nothing to do with intelligence. Itās simply a difference in how your brain handles numerical information.
Many people with dyscalculia are strong in verbal reasoning and creative problem solving.
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Mar 19
And there are tools and methods that can help: like visual supports and assistive technology.
To learn more about dyscalculia, head to Footholdās Differently Wired Hub: tinyurl.com/y43d9czx
#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodivergentEngineers #Dyscalculia
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Mar 18
When you hear āTouretteāsā, what comes to mind?
Some people assume itās about random profanity.
But thatās actually one of the least common symptoms.
Touretteās is a neurodivergent condition that causes tics - sudden, repeated movements or sounds that you canāt fully control.
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Mar 18
Many people with Touretteās are highly focused, resilient, observant, and creative problem-solvers - skills that are so valuable in engineering.
People with Touretteās may need more flexibility, tic breaks, or quiet spaces at work.
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Mar 18
If youāre looking for support with Touretteās, or if you just want to learn more, go to Footholdās Differently Wired Hub: tinyurl.com/y43d9czx
#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodivergentEngineers #InclusiveEngineering #Tourettes #EngineeringCommunity
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