Simon Short

Kicking off the Astriid Challenge to raise funds for our Candidates! You can run, cycle, swim, or, like one of our colleagues, try to eat a mile of peas (that's some amazing cooking skills right there!). astriidchallenge.org/

Ignore anyone (including yourself) who is pressuring you to be more "productive" during the lockdown. Sometimes we need to be kind to ourselves; we'll always be here for you when you're ready to take that next step back into work. bit.ly/35llb6Y

Astriid CEO, Steve Shutts saw first-hand the affects that chronic illness can have on an individual's sense of normality when his brother, David Shutts was diagnosed with #cancer. David founded Astriid to support people who wish to continue working, despite their illness.

Astriid trustee, Tarak Anwar is passionate about helping others unlock their own potential, which led him to Astriid, an award-winning recruitment platform for people living with chronic illness. #InvisibleTalentPool

We know that many of you are concerned about #covid19. We would like to reassure our candidates and partners that we support you and are here to offer help in any way we can through these extraordinary times. If you have any questions please get in touch bit.ly/2JmUGUl

With many of us working remotely, how can we stay productive and maintain our wellbeing? Steve Shutts and Valerie Rees share their top tips for #WorkingFromHome in this @kindlink webinar. Watch here:bit.ly/2y8MSmV bit.ly/2y8MSmV

Yesterday, we were truly taken aback to learn that @mermhart had told her fans about Astriid. Miranda, thank you for using your platform during this lockdown to talk about chronic illness 👏 and for supporting our purpose too ☺️

With sadness we share the news that our founder David Shutts has passed away. His vision to help others with chronic illness access #employment will continue, led by his brother and company chairman Steve Shutts. Learn more about our vital work at: astriid.org.uk