Success Story – Finding Work With A Long-Term Illness
Finding work with a long-term illness can come with many invisible barriers. However, with Astriid’s help, Victoria began to secure interviews with reputable organisations. “It took me 20 years to get my first job. A lot of that was recovering, learning how to manage my illness well enough so that I could take care of […]
Success Story – Finding Work After Blood Cancer
Cancer treatment and recovery can be a gruelling process, but many cancer survivors aim to return to the world of work. However, as Tim found out, finding work after blood cancer can be challenging. “It was a wonderful endorsement, just to be able to reach out and get through the door, talk to somebody and […]
Success Story – Finding Flexible Work In The Charity Sector
Finding flexible work in the charity sector can be demanding, especially for people with energy-limiting conditions. Keep reading to find out how Pippa went from signing up as a candidate to becoming part of the Astriid team! “Whenever I describe my condition to others, I refer to myself as an ’in-betweener’. I’m not ill ‘enough’ […]
Success Story – Recognising Your Employability After Cancer Treatment
Many people have concerns about their employability after going through cancer treatment. However, Claire’s story shows that with the right support, it’s possible to find accessible and fulfilling work. “I was very qualified for the jobs I was applying for, but I felt that I was being overlooked because I was declaring that I was […]
Eating For Energy: A Guide For Your Working Day
Food and diet are individual and subjective, especially when you have a chronic illness and specific dietary requirements. You know your body better than anybody, but today we have a guest post from trained nutritional therapist and blogger, Gillian Francis, about eating for energy. You can find more from Gill on her website! ~ The food […]
Working With Long Covid – Recommendations For The Workplace
This month, CIPD (the professional body for HR and people development) released a new report with the aim of developing a deeper insight into the experiences of people with Long Covid in the workplace. Today, we’d like to summarise what they found, and discuss how this aligns with Astriid’s own thinking toward long-term illness inclusion in the workplace. Why […]
5 Ways Your Chronic Illness Makes You More Employable
Even if you have had gaps in your education or employment due to a long-term health condition, you may have more transferrable skills from your everyday experiences than you might think. Here are just five ways your chronic illness makes you more employable, to help to think more creatively about what you can offer potential […]
People With Long-Term Health Conditions Struggle To Maintain A Good Work-Life Balance
By Helen Guyatt Achieving a good work-life balance is hard at the best of times – and the Covid-19 pandemic has made it even harder. As a result, our physical and mental health have taken a hit: only 15% of people rated their overall wellbeing as very good during the pandemic. This has prompted more […]
How To Find Inclusive Work Experience And Internships During Your Degree
Are you a student looking for inclusive work experience and internships to complete during or after your degree? In this webinar from November 2021, Astriid Communication Consultant, Pippa Stacey, shares some bespoke tips and tricks for students with chronic illnesses on this very topic. Being at university with a chronic illness can be tough. As […]
London to Torquay – Astriid’s Charity Cycling Challenge!
Are you ready to take on the London to Torquay charity cycling challenge? Join us from 14th – 16th October 2021 to enjoy a stunning journey through the countryside, challenge yourself to be your best, and raise vital funds to support Astriid’s game-changing work! If you’re a keen cyclist looking for a new adventure, we […]