Today marks the start of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek . Mental health is all about how you’re thinking and feeling, it's important we all look after ourselves and each other. You can find support and tips on looking after your own wellbeing here: bit.ly/3y91mCu

Meet Lauren and Hetvi. These two love being outdoors and Hetvi especially likes gardening and couldn't wait to get some brand new equipment from #SenseActive . Now they can grow their own plants at home! Luckily, for them and their plants there has been plenty of sun this week!

Former Paralympian John McFall (John McFall) is working with the European Space Agency on an out of this world study to see if it's feasible for someone with a physical disability to live and work in space. These are the studies that we love! bbc.co.uk/news/science-e… BBC News (UK)

Meet Thomas and Oliver, they met when they were buddied up on Sense Siblings and Young Carers almost 2 years ago.

They started their friendship remotely and have had the best time, but recently they finally met up in person to join a young carers' baking session!

We are excited to announce our new partnership with Virgin Media O2 News! We’re looking forward to working together to help tackle loneliness experienced by disabled people.

Leading Hazel off the sidelines and onto the ski slopes! We've watched Hazel take on a sensory explosion, giving her a new-found confidence. Watch her story now:
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Our brand new ‘Complex Disabilities in Sport’ workshop is designed to help coaches understand how to plan and deliver engaging and meaningful activities to people with complex disabilities.

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Did you catch us on BBC Yorkshire?

This week with the help of WPBSA, our first two sensory snooker sessions were a huge success and we can't wait to roll these sessions out around England!

A big thank you to everyone involved and DisabilitySportYorks for hosting us!

This #UKCoachingWeek , we’re celebrating our brand new ‘Complex Disabilities in Sport’ workshop, designed to help coaches understand how to plan and deliver engaging and meaningful activities to people with complex disabilities.
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Sense Arts were part of the recent Naidex event @ NEC Birmingham.

Sense Artistic Directors Tanya Raabe Webber and Kris Halpin showcased accessible and inclusive approaches in music and visual arts. The day was full of new insights and collaborations with audience members.

Meet Hazel. She’s blind, disabled, has an amazing imagination and the warmest smile. Here's Hazel crunching through the snow on a specially-designed sit ski, proving that even skiing can be accessible for all! #UKCoachingWeek

In celebration of Deafblind Awareness week (June 24th to June 30th), we’re delighted to welcome back the Cosby Yarn Bomb ‘Grow, Gather, Create’ project for a second year to Sense TouchBase Pears. Making beautiful pieces of textile art by people we support.
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Our Artistic Director for Dance Lisa Simpson has had an incredible month opening her Being Human show at the Lowry in Manchester. Lisa also delivered an excellent presentation/workshop at Naidex @ NEC, giving live demos of activities and demonstrated accessible versions of dance.

Great to see Eastenders' Britney diagnosed with Usher Syndrome this week. Too often disabled young people don’t see themselves represented on TV. Find out more about Usher Syndrome sense.org.uk/information-an…

A huge thank you to everyone that supported our BBC Lifeline Appeal. It makes such a difference.

You can watch the appeal here: sense.org.uk/lifeline

Legendary Bob Smith, 79, has been running the London Marathon for Sense for 20 years. What an inspiration! inyourarea.co.uk/news/absolute-…

Today is the last day to support our BBC Lifeline Appeal!

Catch the appeal now at bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

Wishing a huge Good Luck to everyone taking part in the TCS London Marathon today! Thank you for all the months of hard work and determination. We can't wait to get out there and cheer you on 💜🧡🏃‍♀️

We're so excited for the TCS London Marathon tomorrow! Rose is one of the amazing #TeamSense runners taking on the 26.2-mile challenge to support people living with complex disabilities. We hope you'll join us in giving Rose, and the whole of Team Sense, a massive cheer!

Whatever some commentators say, no disabled person can afford lead a life of luxury on benefits.
Neither are people with complex disabilities shirkers looking to take the benefits system for a ride.

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