Services Archives - Sense https://www.sense.org.uk/news/services/ For disabled people with complex needs Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:22:06 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Three key things we’re doing to get safeguarding right https://www.sense.org.uk/news/services/three-key-things-were-doing-to-get-safeguarding-right/ Fri, 17 Nov 2023 09:54:55 +0000 https://www.sense.org.uk/?p=38891 This week, 20-24 November, is Safeguarding Adults Week. To mark the occasion, find out about three ways to create a safe environment.

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]]> Everyone deserves to have access to the beautiful game of football https://www.sense.org.uk/news/services/everyone-deserves-to-have-access-to-the-beautiful-game-of-football/ Fri, 18 Aug 2023 10:11:37 +0000 https://www.sense.org.uk/?p=33904 Callan works in the Sense Active team, based in Birmingham. In her role, she supports disabled people to be more active, building lifelong habits and getting access to the sporting opportunities that everyone should have. In this blog, she explains how exciting it is for her as a footballer to see everyone talking the Women’s […]

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]]> How to prepare for the routine change with your child over the summer holidays https://www.sense.org.uk/news/services/how-to-prepare-for-the-routine-change-with-your-child-over-the-summer-holidays/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 15:57:51 +0000 https://www.sense.org.uk/?p=30921 With summer holidays just around the corner, many are getting excited for those six weeks of fun. But the holidays can also be an apprehensive time, with new transitions to deal with and structure seemingly out the window.

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]]> How our team built a strong safeguarding culture https://www.sense.org.uk/news/services/how-our-team-built-a-strong-safeguarding-culture/ Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:30:00 +0000 https://www.sense.org.uk/?p=16336 Adrian shares some of his key lessons in building his knowledge of safeguarding purpose and processes at Sense.

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]]> Meet Amy and Livia, Sense Buddies with a magical friendship https://www.sense.org.uk/news/services/meet-amy-and-livia-sense-buddies-with-a-magical-friendship/ Mon, 06 Jun 2022 08:33:42 +0000 https://www.sense.org.uk/?p=9213 Our Sense Buddying programmes match disabled young people with like-minded volunteers in their local area.  Amy and Livia have struck up an amazing friendship whilst being matched on the Sense Buddying Programme. There was an instant connection between them, as they bonded over their mutual love for animals and Harry Potter. They have been matched […]

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]]> Volunteer from home with Virtual Buddying https://www.sense.org.uk/news/services/volunteer-from-home-with-virtual-buddying/ Thu, 10 Mar 2022 16:04:00 +0000 https://www.sense.org.uk/?p=1487 In an era of hybrid and remote working, what’s the best way to give your time? Virtual Buddying lets you volunteer from home, while making a real difference to disabled people facing social isolation.  What is Virtual Buddying?  Sense matches volunteers with disabled people to meet for an hour a week on Zoom or over the […]

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]]> Virtual Buddying, the best way for students to volunteer https://www.sense.org.uk/news/services/virtual-buddying-the-best-way-for-students-to-volunteer/ Tue, 08 Feb 2022 15:46:00 +0000 https://www.sense.org.uk/?p=1523 Volunteering as a student can be tricky. You’re juggling deadlines, reading lists, and lectures – finding time to give back can be tough.

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