youth coordinator for enable communities *all opinions are my own* currently holding youth groups across North Lanarkshire 😀
Joined August 2023
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A festive catch up this week with the best team in head office. 🎅 It’s rare to get you all in the one place at the same time! Thank you all for your hard work this year, I know 2025 will be bigger and even better! Enjoy a well deserved break. #EnableCommunities #YouthTeam
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It’s OCD Awareness Week!
Misunderstandings and assumptions about OCD can result in the condition being overlooked or dismissed.
How we speak about OCD matters. Learn more this #OCDAwarenessWeek and help challenge assumptions and stigma: bit.ly/488Dk8g
ALT Graphic with text: OCD Awareness Week
ALT Graphic with text: What are obsessions? Unwanted and unpleasant thoughts that come to mind repeatedly and cannot be easily put aside. They can be extremely upsetting.
ALT Graphic with text: What are compulsions Repetitive actions that you do to relieve the anxiety and distress caused by obsessive thoughts. They can be time-consuming, or even debilitating.
ALT Graphic with text: Get support If your thoughts or compulsions seem excessive, cause distress, or affect your ability to carry out your daily life, it’s important to ask for help.
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It's World Mental Health Day! 🌍💜
It’s a day to talk about mental health and show everyone that mental health matters.
We all deserve good mental health. 💜
ALT Drawing of a globe with a smiling face. A green ribbon is wrapped around it, with the text: “World Mental Health Day Oct 10”. Above the drawing is the MHF logo. Below is the text: www.mentalhealth.org.uk
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Today’s the Day!
We are excited that our youth group representatives – Lewis, Sienna, Alex and Ellis – will be taking part in history today as part of the 25th Anniversary Event. They will be joined by our Co-ordinators, Kei Yiu Ng and Dayna Ali at Holyrood.
#ScotParl25
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Young people from across Scotland will be part of #ScotParl25 on Saturday.
They will perform a number of roles throughout the day to support the ceremonial parts of the event, including performing a guard of honour for Their Majesties The King and Queen: parliament.scot/25
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Love to see new faces in our weekly online group! We have a virtual group for aged 16-21 young people in Scotland on Zoom. If you want to join us, please register here: forms.office.com/e/Fqr8nqp5W… or drop us a wee message!
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💜Our travelling with confidence programme over the summer has been a massive success getting young people out and about – thanks to the Enable Youth Team & @Motability
💜Are you interested in joining our Youth Group? Scan the QR code to find out more👇
#Enable70
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We understand that for some young people the thought of attending our #YouthGroups in person can feel very daunting! We are launching an online group for young people aged 16-18 in #Scotland, supported by @Motability If you or a loved one would like to get involved get in touch!
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Enable Communities - inclusive Youth Groups in North Lanarkshire on Wednesdays, Coatbridge Community Centre (8-18yo, more info - flyer)
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Coverage of our #EuropeinAction2024 with @lunghastheatre and @Heather_Enable as we campaign for the rights and voices of those we represent, together with @InclusionEurope this week.
Thanks to @STVNews for highlighting our work at #Enable70
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Charity, Enable, is celebrating its 70th anniversary at the conference at the University of Strathclyde:
planetradio.co.uk/clyde/loca…
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We are here at the #MentalHealthAwarenessDay in the Antonine Shopping Centre with the #RotaryCumbernauld to talk to people about how many of the projects at @Enable_Tweets promote positive #mentalhealth and #wellbeing for young people and adults with learning disabilities #Enable – at Cumbernauld, Scotland
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Glow in The Dark Teen Social Fundraiser.
INCLUSIVE EVENT FOR 13-18year olds; to socialise, make friends and have fun!
All proceeds will go towards helping children, young people and adults with a learning disability.
Please share!
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Dyslexia is still often poorly understood. With the right support, the strengths and talents of dyslexic people can really shine. If you would like to find out more about dyslexia visit our resources pages for informative factsheets and free webinars: bit.ly/470gKxo
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Tomorrow kicks off #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek!
🎉 Let's honour the strength in diverse thinking.
Did you know 1 in 5 people are dyslexic? Yet, 80% go undiagnosed.
Take our dyslexia test at: madebydyslexia.org/quiz/
and embrace your unique mind!
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It's #internationalwomensday today. We're celebrating 5 inspiring women who are Made By Dyslexia
The visionaries. The explorers. The change-makers. All of whom are using their #DyslexicThinking to create a better and more inclusive world.
#IWD2024
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📢Enable Travel is Back!
This year, Enable Travel 2.0 is back and ready to support school pupils with learning disabilities start their journey on becoming an independent traveller.
🎥Here is a short video of everything you need to know.
@PathsforAll @transcotland #SCSP
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We have our weekly 8-18 youth groups starting in Aberdeen NEXT WEEK! Cannot wait to see you all there! Drop me a message or scan the QR code to register! #enablecommunities #enable #aberdeen
