Usel.

26/01/2026

23/01/2026

Yesterday, Ability Café was proud to provide outside catering for The Greater Shankill Place Based Community Conference ☕🥪

It was a fantastic day connecting with the local community and being part of such an important conversation.

By choosing Ability Café for your outside catering you’re supporting people with disabilities or health conditions to gain training, confidence, and real employment opportunities. Every order helps create inclusive pathways into work, builds skills, and supports people to reach their potential in a supportive environment.

If you have outside catering needs for meetings, conferences, or community events, we’d love to help and you’ll be making a meaningful social impact at the same time.

👉 Outside catering form here: https://form.jotform.com/242621497024353

Thank you to everyone who continues to support inclusive employment in our community 💙

22/01/2026

💯Barriers Project- #1

Cathal, an IT Technician, speaks candidly about the real barriers to employment faced by people with disabilities and health conditions in N. Ireland.

From inaccessible application processes and standardised education pathways to growing concerns about AI-driven discrimination, this conversation highlights what still needs to change and why inclusion must go beyond words.

🎥 Watch the full interview on our new YouTube channel 😍: https://youtu.be/tVBq0Psqmq0

20/01/2026

💙Learn Mary's story, one of our clients, who needs a double lung transplant.

This article sheds light on the challenges faced by transplant patients and the ongoing need for registered organ donors across Northern Ireland.

We played a small part in her journey making sure she got what she needed in employment to make life as easy as as possible!

You can read full article here: https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/i-need-double-lung-transplant-33229609?utm_source=belfast_live_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=special_daily_newsletter&utm_content=&utm_term=&ruid=4bee458c-6e60-4046-8286-03866e855642&hx=1fb82ad1d11a94aeeb2aa831270080404cb24ee85fe025455725a7cc0054e1e0

19/01/2026

A massive thank you to Belfast City Councill for their generous donation of bikes for our Skills For Life & Work learners 🚲

The bikes will support confidence, wellbeing, and everyday life skills, helping our learners overcome barriers and stay active as they progress towards their goals.

Looking great guys 💪

15/01/2026

📣Want to join the Glow NI Team?📣

We have a new position available as part of the Job Start Scheme with Usel. 🤩

✨ Youth Work Assistant

The role is 15 Hours per Week and a Fixed Term of 9 months.

If you are interested in the role, please contact Angela:
angela@usel.co.uk

15/01/2026

🌟 Neurodiversity in the Workplace 🌟

Join us for an inspiring morning of free support and guidance for employers to remove barriers and embrace a truly diverse and inclusive workspace.

📅 28 Jan 2026

🕤 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

📍 The Gables, Dungannon

🎤 Hosted by USEL’s Maggie McCloskey

✨ Hear lived experiences, gain practical tips, and connect with local support organisations.

👉 Reserve your spot https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/neurodiversity-in-the-workplace-tickets-1978093549054

Brought to you by the Mid Ulster Health and Disability Awareness Working Group. Mid Ulster LMP Mid Ulster District Council

13/01/2026

2025 round up - Manufacturing 🎊

2025 was a landmark year for our Manufacturing Department, marked by incredible teamwork, meaningful partnerships, and outstanding achievements. Together, we delivered a wide range of high-quality products while making a real impact in our community. 🙌

Some of our key accomplishments this year included:

✅ 7,500 gift packs produced for The Workwear Co.

✅ 487 furniture items assembled for Zeus Office

✅ 1,142 equipment items assembled for Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service

✅ 3,500 electrical items completed for Camlin

Beyond the numbers, this work represents something even more important. Each project created valuable employment opportunities for people with disabilities or health conditions, supporting skill development, confidence, and long-term growth in the workplace.

We’re proud of what our team achieved in 2025 and excited to build on this momentum in the year ahead. Well done guys! 👏

12/01/2026

💡New Blog Post, Inside Inclusive Education NI: What Actually Works!💡

Our latest blog breaks down what actually works in inclusive education across NI, with practical insights and real impact.

🔗 Read it here: https://www.usel.co.uk/post/inside-inclusive-education-ni-what-actually-works

09/01/2026

Huge congrats to the amazing Empower team at Usel! 🎉

They’ve just secured their 200th job in the past 9 months 🙌 , that’s 200 more people with disabilities or health conditions starting their work journey 💼✨

Every placement is a real opportunity, a confidence boost, and a step towards greater independence and inclusion 💙

This is an incredible achievement and a true reflection of the team’s passion, commitment, and impact. Well done all! 👏👏

07/01/2026

Limited spaced left for Step Up, be sure to get in touch this week if you are interested in this fantastic programme!

06/01/2026

✨ Introducing 100 Barriers ✨

We’re kicking off 2026 with something important at Usel and we’d love you to be part of it.

Did you know?

Northern Ireland has the lowest disability employment rate across the UK and Ireland.

📊 NI: 41% | UK: 53% | ROI: 43%

This year, we’re launching the 100 Barriers Project — a year-long initiative focused on listening to real people, learning from lived experience, and amplifying voices that deserve to be heard.

We like a challenge at Usel so our aim is to speak with 100 people across Northern Ireland who have disabilities or health conditions, to better understand the barriers to employment and the ways people have overcome them.

With permission, we’ll be sharing participants’ stories across our social channels to raise awareness, challenge misconceptions, and spark meaningful conversations.

🎥 Want to get involved?

We’re now inviting participants to take part.

You can join if you:

✔️ Have experience in employment
✔️ Have a disability or health condition
✔️ Are happy to take part in a short, informal filmed chat (no preparation needed!)

📍 We’re happy to travel to any location across Northern Ireland to make taking part as easy and accessible as possible.

📩 Get in touch:
Email: ahenderson@usel.co.uk
📞 Phone: 07386 692016