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Despite the doom and gloom, nothing appears to blunt the generous nature of the average Briton. Do you know how many people give their time and energy freely to charities across the UK? I imagine you are reading this sitting down, which is just as well, because it is estimated that approximately 4.3 million people work for nothing other than a desire for social rather than commercial wealth*. I read that, incredibly, this represents around a third of the UK workforce. When these numbers are analysed, a proportion of these good folk are indeed carers who are looking after sick or disabled friends or relatives. According to the Centre for Care at the University of Sheffield, around 12,000 people become unpaid carers every day in the UK.

Here at Ability Needs, we are obviously aware of the challenges facing the less able and older cohort of the population. As we often communicate the fascinating development of new products and trends, it strikes me that we should all express a deep gratitude to these dedicated folk who are happy to help others.

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This is not a partisan political statement, but my view is that, however poorly our government performs (sorry Rishi), nothing will thwart the generosity and good nature of the British population. This should not be taken advantage of, but it is a powerful reflection of the simple goodness that surrounds us.

It might not make big news to analyse and praise this heart-warming aspect of the population of the UK. We could be forgiven by thinking that the media flourishes on the maxim that “good news is no news”! This takes me back to our Joseph and the innocence behind his birthday message.

It might be very difficult, but we should all try to realise that nothing, even an economic slump, lasts forever. We should not lose focus on the future. We could all make the extra effort to help those around us who are most in need.

It might not make big news to analyse and praise this heart-warming population of the UK. We could be forgiven by thinking that maxim that “good news is no news”! This takes me back to our innocence behind his birthday message.

Whether we just put that extra tin of baked beans in the supermarket food bank or take the time to visit that older or disabled person round the corner, everything helps. It helps them, obviously, but it is surprising how uplifting the experience is for us.

This voluntary army is sometimes known as the third sector and whilst there are no precise records available, it is known that there are over 165,000 voluntary organisations in the UK utilising the generosity of those 4.3 million good souls. It is further estimated ** that if people were to be paid at the National Living Wage, it would reflect a sum of £3 billion! As our Joseph would say that is truly “spectacular”.

He has now retired and is looking forward to finding the time to perform useful tasks in the industry, playing drums in a blues band, travelling and most important, being silly with his grandchildren.

We read regularly of those who are “living the dream”. Those who are doing so will, by nature, display a positive approach to their lives. Everyone experiences troublesome moments. Some are huge and some are relatively trivial, but positivity always helps in the battle. Like those wonderful charity volunteers who seek no selfacknowledgement or praise, spreading positivity by word or deed will always win through.

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So, make sure you have a spectacular day yourself. Otherwise, I will tell Joseph.

We read regularly of those who are “living the dream”. Those nature, display a positive approach to their lives. Everyone experiences moments. Some are huge and some are relatively trivial, but the battle. Like those wonderful charity volunteers who seek or praise, spreading positivity by word or deed will always win

To contact Eddie send an email to abilityneeds@btinternet.com. or write to him at Ability Needs, 7 Montgomerie Terrace, Ayr, KA7 1JL

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