Introducing Inkfire Design, The Agency Run By Disabled Creatives
Introducing the UK’s first agency run by disabled creatives! Today, we’re chatting with Imali Chislett of Inkfire Design. Here’s what she had to say… Thanks for writing for us, Imali! Would you like to tell us a bit about yourself? Sure! I’m a chronically ill Graphic Designer and Virtual Assistant. I’ve had health issues since […]
Why It Pays Off To Employ Someone With A Long-Term Health Condition
The world of work is changing and being a pioneer in new ways of working going forward will be a great advantage to many businesses. Introducing flexible working patterns, home-working and other adjustments for your employees will not just benefit those who have a long-term health condition but also working parents, the older members in […]
Busting The Top 3 Myths on Employing People with Long-Term Health Conditions or a disability
If your company has ever considered employing someone with a chronic condition or disability but then started worrying about the added expense, many missed days off work or that they just will not be up to the job – this is the place for you, to hopefully change your mind and bust some myths in […]
Astriid wins £1,000 Movement for Good Award
Astriid has won a £1,000 Movement for Good award from Ecclesiastical Insurance Group thanks to nominations from the public. Astriid is one of 500 winners in specialist insurer Ecclesiastical’s Movement for Good awards, which is giving £1million to charities this summer. This money will have a huge impact on Astriid, and will be used to […]
Astriid Challenge 2021 – We’ve gone around the world and then some!
Message to all our friends and supporters at Astriid: I wanted to take this opportunity to pay tribute once again to all of the fantastic competitors and participants, volunteers, and team members, who have made the Astriid Challenge 2021 so successful. With more than double the number of competitors than participated last year, we have […]
Success!
Oh, my word – we’ve only gone and done it! Last evening, on day 26 of the Astriid Challenge, we passed our target milestone of 40,075 km – enough to power us around the globe. A monumental individual and team effort; cycling and hiking, running and ‘mudding’, and not forgetting the magnificent effort of those […]
Introducing the Astriid Challenge
Over the past year, we’ve all been trapped by circumstances beyond our control. For most, there is an end in sight, but isolation will continue for millions of people in the UK who have a chronic illness or disability. Here at Astriid, we know there are countless people with long-term health conditions seeking meaningful work. […]
Employment And Long-Term Illness: The Invisible Talent Pool – Astriid Report
Many people wish to find employment alongside long-term illness. However, there are many barriers that prevent individuals from finding suitable opportunities and pursuing an inclusive career. These challenges have been highlighted in Astriid’s research report, Employment And Long-Term Illness: The Invisible Talent Pool. – Astriid’s Work Astriid is a platform that connects talented people with […]
Steps to maintaining a positive mindset when living with a chronic illness
Elin shares her experience with how to create a positive mindset when dealing with a chronic illness, to raise awareness, and help others who are in a similar situation. I’m Elin, a 21-year-old disability and lifestyle blogger, living with chronic illness; a vision impairment, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME. I write about living life as a […]
Coping with feeling overwhelmed as a chronically ill worker
When you have a chronic illness, managing your workload isn’t just about figuring out what you have to do and when you’re going to do it. Keeping on top of your work as a chronically ill worker often requires a careful balance, with plenty of attention paid to managing your symptoms and pacing yourself appropriately. […]