SPECIALIST EMPLOYER TRAINING -ENERGY LIMITING CONDITIONS

'You’re disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ and "long-term" negative effect on your ability to do normal daily activities.'

Employers should recognise that the effects of hidden disbailites and energy limiting conditions  can fluctuate.

On some days the person might seem well, but on others their symptoms can be worse and they might need more support or additional time off work.” (ACAS February 2023)

Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service:

We ran specialised wellbeing and

self-care programmes, for 31 unpaid carers. Feedback from staff included: 

“The programme was appropriate

to the very diverse needs of our

groups including older people,

Asian carers and single parents.

Their approach has been authentic

and really makes people feel at

ease.

I’d rather work with someone who

has real experience like Karen – she

has real understanding, empathy

and insight.”

Hyndburn Council: 

We are a

Hyndburn COVID-19 Community

Champion. This is a Hyndburn

Borough Council initiative, to deliver a

range of initiatives to

enhance communications and

develop networks which will

support those disproportionally

affected by Covid. 

Feedback included: “It is wonderful

to see this 12 week program

supporting those with long-COVID

helping those most in need in

Hyndburn. We are really happy to

support this work and collaborate

with BHB as their knowledge and

expert services are exactly what

our communities need at this

difficult time.”

Blackburn with Darwen Council: 

We ran a long-COVID peer-support group ‘Train the Trainer’ course. Feedback from management included: 

"I think it might be useful for us to provide feedback on how the sessions go in BWD, which would provide you with examples of how Train the Trainer supports organisations to set up their own"

Feedback from participants:

"The course has really helped raise my awareness of the impact of long covid on individuals and also the challenges they face, the help that is needed & how to effectively provide support."

"The impact of long-COVID from people who have lived experience, this has enriched the course."

"Really enjoyed the sessions."