News

ENABLE Group CEO, Theresa Shearer, elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE)

Date: March 21, 2022- Category: Blog - CEO Blog - ENABLE Scotland Case Studies - General Press Release

Annie Lennox OBE is among those appointed to the Fellowship alongside Mark Logan, the former Skyscanner Chief Operating Officer (COO) for his business expertise, and Professor Marc Turner of the University of Edinburgh and the Director at the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service. 80 new Fellows have been elected to…
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CHARITIES UNITE TO HELP UKRAINAINS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES

Date: March 18, 2022- Category: Blog - CEO Blog - ENABLE Scotland Case Studies - General Press Release

Learning disability charities from across the UK are working together to raise funds targeted specifically to assist those with learning disabilities who are trapped in Ukraine and unable to seek refuge from the war. A coalition of UK-based learning disability charities, including ENABLE Scotland, The Richmond Fellowship Scotland, Mencap, Jweb…
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Robert steps up at Careers Week

Date: November 16, 2021- Category: Blog - ENABLE Works Case Studies - General News - ENABLE Works Press Release

“If it wasn’t for the programme, I don’t think I would be in the job that I am in,” these were the words of former Stepping Up pupil, Robert, as part of a countrywide event during Careers Week. The former Stepping Up pupil spoke of the support he received during…
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The importance of partnerships

Date: October 6, 2020- Category: Case Studies - General

One of ENABLE Scotland’s most important successes has been the partnerships we’ve developed across the private, public and third sectors, which deliver significant value for the people we support. Breaking Barriers is an excellent example of this approach, involving ENABLE Scotland, the University of Strathclyde Business School and Scottish Power.…
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No Matter What – North Lanarkshire

Date: May 21, 2020- Category: Blog - ENABLE Scotland Case Studies - General

Every Thursday throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, the country is joining together to #ClapForCarers. We are so proud of the ENABLE Scotland Personal Assistants (PAs) who are doing an outstanding job on the frontline of the national response to this unprecedented challenge. PAs like Craig Sloan from our North Lanarkshire services are…
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No Matter What – East Lothian

Date: May 7, 2020- Category: Case Studies - General

Every Thursday throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, the country is joining together to #ClapForCarers. We are so proud of the ENABLE Scotland Personal Assistants (PAs) who are doing an outstanding job on the frontline of the national response to this unprecedented challenge. PAs like Kirsty Drysdale from our East Lothian Services are keyworkers supporting…
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Parity of Esteem

Date: April 6, 2020- Category: Case Studies - General

As we start another week of the most complex operating environment any of us have ever experienced, I am pleased to report that ENABLE Scotland continues to work effectively at every level. Critically, our frontline workforce continues to deliver first class care and support to keep people healthy, well and…
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Breaking Barriers wins national award

Date: March 3, 2020- Category: Case Studies - General

An ENABLE Scotland-led programme, aimed at broadening higher education opportunities for people with learning disabilities, has won another Scotland-wide award. The Breaking Barriers initiative, which helps young people with a learning disability gain university qualifications and work experience for the first time in the UK, was named winner in the…
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Newslink – Spring 2018

Date: March 27, 2018- Category: Case Studies - General

Catch up on all the news from our members, local groups, and branches as well as the latest on campaigns, fundraising, and events.
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ENABLE Scotland Shortlisted for Best Charity Employer 2018!

Date: March 23, 2018- Category: Case Studies - General

We are delighted to announce that ENABLE Scotland has been shortlisted for the prestigious Best Charity Employer of the Year Award in the s1jobs Recruitment Awards 2018! This is great news, and means a lot to us as an organisation committed to being a great place to work for all…
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