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Since then, we have supported 120+ people and counting into inclusive roles. Our assistance has included our former job-matching service connecting individuals with meaningful work, providing tailored career support and mentoring, assisting with confidence-building and interview skills, and developing people’s knowledge of their workplace rights and reasonable adjustments. At the same time, we have collaborated with numerous businesses to provide industry-leading knowledge in key areas, such as inclusive recruitment and flexible working practice, to enhance inclusion in the workforce.
Living with a long-term condition affects all aspects of a person’s life. As well as dealing with disabling physical symptoms, individuals must also manage threats to their mental wellbeing and quality of life. This can include loneliness and isolation, financial strain from the loss of work and profound gaps in social support, and facing stigma and hostility due to widespread disability discrimination and outdated stereotypes.
Many long-term conditions are characterised by energy impairment, post-exertional malaise, and chronic pain. Not everybody within this population is capable of work, and we hold firm in our position that nobody should ever be forced into unsuitable employment at detriment to their physical or mental wellbeing. However, millions of people with such conditions want to work, and are actively seeking inclusive opportunities to showcase their skills.
The challenge lies in reducing the numerous barriers they face in this mission, including the fact that many businesses do not yet understand the urgent need for more roles with flexible hours and remote or hybrid working options. This lack of provision makes people with long-term conditions feel unemployable and diminishes their feelings of self-worth, and thus the cycle continues.
Astriid’s services at a glance:
We provide targeted information for individuals with long-term conditions who are seeking work, and those hoping to remain in or return to work following a chronic illness diagnosis or relapse. This information is presented in the form of blog posts, downloadable PDFs and resources, webinars, and more, and specifically tailored to embrace the unique challenges of energy limiting conditions. Find out more about our employment support here.
We deliver virtual training workshops developed specifically for forward-thinking businesses and employers who see the value of embedding long-term conditions and disability into their Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) strategy. We focus on key areas such as inclusive recruitment and flexible working best practice, to equip organisations with knowledge, guidance, and resources that enable confident conversations in these areas. Find out more about our training and support for businesses here.
