An Important Update On The Future Of Astriid
Like many small charities, Astriid has been in a very challenging financial position over the last few years, and raising money to keep our operations going has been tough. Everybody on our team manages their own health conditions, and sadly, our CEO Steve Shutts is now stepping back due to a worsening in his own […]
Business Disability Forum Champions Astriid’s Work
Head of Astriid Consulting Catherine Hale recently had the opportunity to present to the employers network at Business Disability Forum (BDF). BDF is the leading business membership organisation in disability inclusion, so this was a wonderful opportunity to spread the word about Astriid, and in particular, Astriid Consulting. We’re pleased to say that the occasion went very well, and the […]
Disabled Graduates – What Does The Future Hold?
Being a disabled student is tough, and moving into the world of work after graduation can be even tougher. So, what do we know about what the future holds for disabled graduates? And how can we improve this transition period in the future? The Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Service (AGCAS) has reported on the […]
Disabled People’s Views On Employment – A Summary
Written by Astriid Volunteer Sabeeha Kassam Evenbreak and YouGov surveyed 3,000 disabled people on their views on the following three questions: Here’s what you need to know about the answers from disabled people about their views on employment. Employment barriers To disclose or not to disclose Views on employers In conclusion, there are 14.1 million […]
Long-Term Illness And Higher Education – Parliamentary Briefing
Today, Astriid Volunteer Fiona Boyle shares a summary of the recent Parliamentary Briefing on Invisible Disabilities in Education and Employment, focussing on long-term illness and higher education. Over to you, Fiona! Higher education can reduce the disability employment gap: in 2019, the employment gap between disabled and non-disabled graduates was smaller than for other qualification […]
Take Part In Our 2023 Astriid Survey And Help Shape Inclusive Working!
If you were connected with Astriid in the earlier days, you may remember our ground-breaking Employment And Long-Term Illness Report. The findings of this report have had many practical applications in the world of work, and now we’re crafting a new and exciting piece of research… and we need your help! Our 2023 Astriid Survey […]
Opportunity Spotlight – Inclusive, Entry-Level Roles at Advanced!
Here at Astriid, we connect individuals with long-term conditions with meaningful work. We have a wide variety of roles available, and through our Opportunity Spotlight, we’ll be keeping you updated with just some of the organisations and positions we’re recruiting for. You can apply for any of the following roles online. However, if you’re seeking […]
Encephalitis and Employment – Lucy Dawson’s Story
In this piece, originally published at the beginning of 2020, Lucy Dawson discusses her experiences of encephalitis and employment. Lucy was 20 years old when she suddenly became severely unwell with an unexplainable illness. After being incorrectly sectioned under the Mental Health Act, and placed in a psychiatric ward for three months, Lucy’s condition worsened […]
Introducing Astriid Consulting – our game-changing new offering for inclusive businesses!
Today, our Head of Astriid Consulting Catherine Hale is here to tell you about our exciting new offering for businesses and employers. We’ve created a bespoke package of eLearning and training, centred around accommodating talented people with long-term conditions – the people who make up a signficiant proportion of the disability community, and yet are […]
Invisible Disabilities And Employment – Parliamentary Briefing Summary
Written By Astriid Volunteer Sabeeha Kassam Not all disabilities are visible. More than 20% of adults in the UK have a disability, but those health conditions or impairments that are not immediately obvious, or are only obvious in certain circumstances and settings, are referred to as ‘invisible’ or ‘non-visible’ disabilities. These terms include (but are […]