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The Playground Test The swings are moving. The laughter is loud. A child arrives at the playground, eyes wide, ready to run straight into all of it — then stops. The climbing frame is out of reach. The slide has no ramp. The roundabout, too fast and too open, isn't safe. One by one, the options disappear. They watch the other children play from a distance, and that distance feels enormous. For some families, the playground isn't a place of freedom. It's a place of limits. Pro

Sean has enjoyed a wide variety of sports and activities from a young age, playing football from age six right up until his recent retirement from the game. He was also a committed member of a local judo club and proudly represented the East Midlands at the Special Olympics in 2009, where he achieved remarkable success, bringing home two gold medals, one individually and one as part of a team. More recently, Sean has been an active participant in sessions run by Enrych and Wh

When Tom, 26, began receiving support from Enrych in 2024, he had recently finished college and was looking for some additional support to build his independence. Tom has been attending Meadow Barn View since July 2020, using their services and supporting the café team several days each week. During that time, he has stayed active while building new skills, friendships and confidence. He initially supported in the kitchen with baking, washing up and salad preparation — althou

Keenan is a Let's Get Moving Champion!   Active Together - Let's Get Moving   Keenan regularly attends our local boccia, badminton and table tennis sessions at Whitwick & Coalville Leisure Centre . Since attending the sessions, Keenan has gained more confidence when meeting new people and being in new situations, which has helped him become more comfortable and outgoing. Keenan loves attending our boccia and multisport group. As well as being active at the group, he also enjo

Paul is a London-born family man who now calls Leicestershire home. Having lived in several places throughout his life, including London and Spain, Paul experienced a major life change when he found himself living alone for the first time following the loss of his mum. With much of his family based in London and Spain, Paul began spending more time at home on his own. Moving to Leicestershire has been a positive change for Paul, who values the friendliness of the local commun

Henry has a strong passion for creativity, technology and hands-on making. His interests include 3D printing, 3D modelling software, turning 2D designs into 3D models, DIY and woodwork. He also volunteers at a local wood yard, where he helps create practical items such as benches and bird boxes, using his skills to give back to the community. Henry is the first to say that his journey has had its ups and downs. During mainstream education he went through a difficult period wh

Tracey has been part of the Enrych community for over five years. After caring for her mum and supporting at Forrest Way School, she felt a strong pull to help others and make a difference in people’s lives. Through Enrych, Tracey found a role that supports disabled people to live fuller, more connected lives while giving her a deep sense of purpose and fulfilment.   As a support worker, Tracey provides flexible, one-to-one support to multiple clients, tailoring activities to

Before joining Enrych, Louise’s world felt much smaller. With her mum unwell and big changes happening in her life, Louise found herself unsure of where she fit in locally and lacking confidence to try new things. Although she has always been creative — enjoying sewing, cross stitch, paint-by-numbers and diamond art — opportunities to socialise and build friendships were limited. Louise was introduced to Enrych around two years ago after support from her Shared Lives carer, M

Gaming Should Be For Everyone – But Is It? Gaming culture celebrates its evolution—immersive narratives, cross-platform unity, and competitive e-sports. The industry proclaims inclusivity as a cornerstone value, championing diverse representation and welcoming communities. Yet beneath this progressive exterior lies a contradictory interior: while titles like Rocket League tout accessibility, they offer little beyond remappable controls and subtitles—tools useless to players w

A review that’s been a long time coming This isn’t just another government announcement – it’s a rare moment of genuine significance. For the first time, disability experts have been appointed to lead a full review of Personal Independence Payment, a system that shapes daily life for millions. Their leadership signals a shift that goes far beyond policy papers or ministerial statements: it touches dignity, autonomy, and the trust disabled people have long been asked to give w