"Thank you for talking to me" That’s what I heard after I asked a lady in a wheelchair whether she was waiting in the line for the loo’s, we engaged in small chit chat whilst she waited for her carer to come out. and now even hours later that just keeps coming back… “thank you for talking to me”. I don’t know this lady, I don’t know her story. But I do know that this simple sentence made my heart stop for just a moment, realising the lack of inclusion for those with disabilities in todays world. "Thank you for talking to me", this shows the state of the society in which we live, a state of disconnect, a state of isolation and a state of ignorance and discrimination. Imagine living day to day being ignored, dismissed or just invisible to anyone outside of your immediate bubble, just because you are ‘different’ in some way. To go to a restaurant for a waitress to ask your carer for your order, to go to the shops for the cashier to [...]

The thoughts and magical mind behind the ADHBee Comic Strip. The creator of the ADHBee works at Cura-Care, and often finds herself inadvertently sharing her personal knowledge and understanding of ADHD with our clients, staff team and parents.Her own life is an amazing blend of adventure and activity mixed with the occasional challenges that come with having a diagnosed disability.Diagnosed as an adult, she is aware of all the misunderstandings and misconceptions of people with this condition, and she wants to set the record straight! She wants people with ADHD to be empowered and understood.So, we introduce the ADHBee comic strip, providing monthly snippets of insight into what it feels like to live with ADHD. And what a perfect time to introduce the ADHBee than ADHD awareness month October 2021!Do you identify with the Bee? Or does your child display some of the traits of ADHD. Visit our Facebook page and follow us to catch the monthly comic strip!

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a lifelong condition that affects people’s ability to focus. Memory issues, impulsiveness and difficulty controlling emotions are also common aspects of ADHD. When people think of ADHD they often think of ‘misbehaving’ or ‘distracted’ young boys in school – when in reality, it affects both men and women throughout their lives. There are many resources available to young students suffering from ADHD but there often isn’t much support for adults living with it as they enter the workforce. Adults with ADHD symptoms can really struggle at work especially with maintaining productivity, timekeeping and remembering important information as just a few examples. On the flipside some individuals can hyperfocus on particular tasks to the exclusion of all others, often to the point of forgetting to eat or drink. This can be fantastic for projects but terrible for self-care and can leave people feeling burn-out. All of these aspects can lead to ADHD sufferers really struggling at work. This can cause a lot of anxiety and stress - with performance reviews becoming dreaded occasions. Conversations [...]

Christmas is a magical, happy and exciting time for most families, full of laughter and festive fun, but for families whose loved ones have a learning disability, this can be far from the most wonderful time of the year. The flashing lights, crowds of people, unexpected guests, loud music and even family gatherings can cause severe anxiety and distress to those suffering from a learning disability, particularly those with Autism. The National Autistic Society produced a video to try and give some insight into what it's like for people with autism, take a look at the video, then try to imagine the same scenario at Christmas with all the music and lights. Far from the special time that most people experience, Christmas for those with learning disabilities, sometimes, has to be more like a 'normal' day. As if Christmas isn't stressful enough for most parents, it is especially stressful for those whose children suffer from learning disabilities, where they need to make sure their child sticks to as near to the usual routine as possible whilst ensuring other siblings [...]