National Quiet Day is in association with Whirlpool who are known for having one of the quietest spins built into their washing machines. The day is all about taking a moment for yourself to enjoy a peaceful atmosphere. We all love a quiet environment to relax to. Each week our days are filled with all kinds of […]
Relaxation is important for your body in many ways such as: relaxing your muscles, maintaining a healthy blood pressure, and keeping you calm. There are a number of challenges that you can face in the workplace, so we are sharing this post to give you some tips on how to maintain relaxation in the workplace. […]
This week, Redbank House have a guest feature by Rebekah Gillian. Rebekah is a blogger who writes about her experiences with autism, her interests, and hobbies. We asked Rebekah some questions, to give us an insight to what her life with autism is like. At what age were you diagnosed with autism and how did […]
A Regional Tutor for Makaton Training delivered a 2-day course to help key professionals learn more about sign language. The course took place in EG Training’s office at Redbank House. Communication is one of the most valuable skills we have in life. Makaton Training aims to train professionals across the UK to be able to communicate with children […]
What do you associate the word migraine with? There are a number of people that refer to a migraine as a headache and only a headache. But a migraine is so much more. There are several sensory warnings when it comes to an aura migraine and Natasha, Marketing Manager at Disabled Living, shares her experience […]
Do you consider yourself to be an organised person in the office? Whether you are working from home or in the workplace with other colleagues, we have some tips that will help you keep you focused and motivated. When businesses goes through busy periods of time, we can begin to lose focus on keeping our […]
All children and adults with disabilities can benefit from using our sensory rooms at Redbank House. These environments have proven to be extremely valuable to those with disabilities. Some evidence suggests that those with challenging behaviour can improve and may be reduced over a long term period. Here are our 3 reasons to love your […]
The Working Animals Compilation episode of Countryfile aired on Sunday 25th June via BBC One. This episode focuses on how animals can help people with autism and other behavioural issues. Alpaca therapy was a popular part. In 1897 our charity was established as the Band of Kindness and Children’s Help Society. The aim was to […]
We have researched some sensory parks across the UK. Sensory is something we care strongly about at Redbank House and all the way through Disabled Living. Our multi-sensory rooms benefit both children and adults. Feedback has demonstrated that the environment is beneficial for our service users in many ways. So we thought it would be […]
Put simply, Synaesthesia is a condition where your senses ‘leak’ into each other. This blog gives the perspective of a person who has Synaesthesia. What are the different types of Synaesthesia? Colours and patterns (shapes, distinctive colours). Someone may have a certain colour for a certain letter. For example, A = Red and B = […]
