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Empowering engineers and their families to thrive for over 130 years. Please #DonateDirect today 👇

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Life keeps moving no matter the situation.

Bills pile up, the rent or mortgage needs paying, and hungry mouths need feeding.

Help empower engineers so they can get back to doing what they do best.

Show your support and donate now: https://t.co/BGsiMflxYR

#engineers #empower

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Foothold empowers engineers when life gets difficult.

We help them to take control of their situation and get their lives back on track.

Your donations are directly supporting engineers and their families every day!

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Between 1 Jan and 31 March this year we made 136 grant payments to people who need it most.

None of us are immune to life’s challenges.

Whether it’s:
- bereavement
- health issues
- unemployment,
- or sudden caring duties for a loved one

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To our donors, volunteers, staff, Trustees, and everyone who has engaged with our work, thank you.

This impact belongs to all of you

Read the full report here: https://t.co/UF1KeZwJTo

#Impact #SocialImpact #Engineering #Engineers

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Our new import report is here!

Behind every number is:

- a life changed
- a story to be told
- someone brave enough to reach out for support
- someone who supported our work

We couldn't have done this without you, our Foothold community.

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Changes to the law are coming to give renters in England better flexibility and stability 📅
We asked our friends at @Shelter about the upcoming changes and what they mean for you if you’re renting. Read the blog 🏠 https://t.co/bxe7EP07xO
#Housing #EngineeringCommunity

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Have you ever struggled with debt? You’re not alone.
With @StepChange this #DebtAwarenessWeek, we’re talking about the impact debt can have on your wellbeing and where you can turn for support.
Read the blog and discover practical ways to regain control 👉https://t.co/YjEFqS82o6

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If you think this could help you or someone you work with, it’s worth looking into. Go to https://t.co/RGmf0RkoT6 to learn more.

#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodivergentEngineers #InclusiveEngineering #EngineeringCommunity

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Did you know, if you live in England, Scotland or Wales, you could be entitled to a government grant to make your work easier?

If you’re neurodivergent, disabled, or have any long‑term health condition, this could make work so much easier.

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The scheme was able to provide Sam with equipment including noise cancelling headphones and dictation software, and even a specialist ADHD coach.

Head to our blog to read Sam’s story: https://t.co/ZFlAxmGlB9

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And there are tools and methods that can help: like visual supports and assistive technology.

To learn more about dyscalculia, head to Foothold’s Differently Wired Hub: https://t.co/KLK93xbh9j

#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodivergentEngineers #Dyscalculia

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Do numbers make you feel stressed or confused?

Let’s talk about dyscalculia.

Dyscalculia is a learning difference that affects how your brain processes numbers and quantities.

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It has nothing to do with intelligence. It’s simply a difference in how your brain handles numerical information.

Many people with dyscalculia are strong in verbal reasoning and creative problem solving.

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If you’re looking for support with Tourette’s, or if you just want to learn more, go to Foothold’s Differently Wired Hub: https://t.co/KLK93xbh9j

#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodivergentEngineers #InclusiveEngineering #Tourettes #EngineeringCommunity

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When you hear ‘Tourette’s’, what comes to mind?

Some people assume it’s about random profanity.

But that’s actually one of the least common symptoms.

Tourette’s is a neurodivergent condition that causes tics - sudden, repeated movements or sounds that you can’t fully control.

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Many people with Tourette’s are highly focused, resilient, observant, and creative problem-solvers - skills that are so valuable in engineering.

People with Tourette’s may need more flexibility, tic breaks, or quiet spaces at work.