Disability Talk

Universal Credit is a new benefit which is being introduced in the UK. It will replace 6 other benefits including Employment and Support Allowance. Its been in the news a lot lately as there are …

Statistics recently released show that nearly 50% of people classified as living in poverty were found to be living in a family with a disabled person. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s definition of poverty is “When …

Jenni Gold has written and directed a documentary called ‘CinemAbility’. Starring Ben Affleck, Michael Apted and Adam Arkin it examines the ever-changing portrayals of disability story lines in films, TV and the web to see …

Mental Illness is common and can affect anyone, including serving and ex-members of the armed forces and their families. While some people cope by getting support from their family and friends, or by getting help …

A couple of years ago. Karin Hitselberger, was driving home from Thanksgiving and was confronted with what she calls an “accidental supernova” of sorts. Karin Hitselberger – Fashion blogger This “accidental supernova” came in the …

The Prison Reform Trust (PRT) is an independent UK charity working to create a just, humane and effective penal system. They do this by inquiring into the workings of the system; informing prisoners, staff and …

Every year the Shaw Trust publishes the ‘Power 100’ list – featuring the 100 most influential disabled people in the UK. And this year one of our #ALLin Ambassadors (Melissa Johns) and one of our regular contributors …

With 11 Hollywood Actors and Actresses, 2 Cabinet Ministers, 1 Shadow Minister, 10 MPs and 2 Coronation Street Stars .. and countless others from around the Globe becoming #ALLin Ambassadors our movement is gaining momentum every day. …

The Alzheimer’s Society has called for ‘Knitters to unite against dementia and make Dementia Cannula Sleeves’. Here is what they have said. “People with dementia often find fiddling with material a helpful way to relieve feelings of …