News
Pimlico Puffins Gala
We are pleased to share that WeSwim has participated in the Pimlico Puffins Annual Gala on Sunday, the 31st of October.
Life Without Pools
This article outlines the threats that under-investment in pools can cause and how one can take action against it, following a campaign by Swim England.
International Week of Deaf People
In this blog post we are celebrating the International Week of Deaf People – the culture, sign language and experiences of the community.
Meet Our New Community Swimmer Manager!
Kendall helps to make swimmers feel welcome at the club and acts as a representative for swimmers to help the club continually improve.
Meet Our New Club Manager!
Meena coordinates our weekly swim sessions and ensure a smooth experience for swimmers and volunteers.
Make Caring Visible and Valued
Caring often happens behind closed doors and the work that goes into it can be underestimated.
Let’s Make Digital Content Accessible to People with Disabilities
Whether you create a website, software, post or social media or write documents, you have a role to play in accessibility.
Ending the Stigma about Mental Health
Learn about mental health and its link to disability, and become an ally for people who need help.
Raising Awareness about Asthma
Asthma is the most common lung condition and yet many people do not understand what it’s like to live with asthma.
#LetsTalkMS, One of the Main Causes of Disability in Younger Adults
It’s Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, a chance to learn more about this lifelong condition.
Living and Swimming With Parkinson’s Disease
Whilst the majority of people with Parkinson’s disease are over 50 years old, some people are diagnosed much younger.
Come and Join Us as a Volunteer
Whether you are interested in fundraising, communication, volunteer or swimming management, there’s an opportunity for you to make a difference.
About Autism, Inequalities and Intersectionality
Learn more about autism to help create a society that works for autistic people.
Swimming for People with Epilepsy
As part of Purple Day, we share information about how volunteers can help swimmers with epilepsy.
Celebrating World Down’s Syndrome Day
On 21 March, we’ll be celebrating World Down Syndrome Day which affects 40,000 people in the UK alone.
International Women’s Day and Disabilities
Thoughts on women and girls with disabilities, and how much further we must challenge ourselves to support them
2020 in Review: Swimming, Blog and Hope
2020 has been a challenging year for everyone around the world but we’d like to highlight some unexpected positives.
Our Swimathon Challenge
WeSwim volunteers Magali, Meena and Kornelia joined forces with swimmer Ramin to complete an amazing 11km swim for ‘My Swimathon’