Disability Talk

A Petition has been launched to end prescription charges for people with long-term conditions. England is the only part of the UK that charges for prescriptions. In June 2018 it will be the 50 year …

Yesterday, at 2.30pm, in the Wilson Room at the House of Commons, Katie Price began to give her views about making ‘Online Abuse’ a criminal offence. Katie Price and her mother Amy The hearing was …

Are Hospital parking charges a tax on the sick? It seems some MPs feel they are. Patients, visitors and staff paid £174 million in charges last year (2017). That was 6% up on the year …

An open letter from Chris Askew (Diabetes UK) and Caroline Abrahams (AGE UK) “In England alone, at least 15 million people of all ages regularly depend on ready access to good health and care services …

In an about turn Ministers have decided to review 1.6 million disability benefit claims after dropping their challenge to a High Court ruling. Esther McVey – Work and Pensions Secretary Esther McVey, the new work …

The Petitions Committee is investigating online abuse and the experiences of disabled people after a petition started by Katie Price achieved more than 220,000 signatures. Katie said, “Trolling is a major problem in this day …

Official figures just issued show, that on a typical night in England, people sleeping rough have increased 15% in a year. The  Government has stated that it aims to halve rough sleeping by 2022 and …

Colin is a star of a FITZROY video, has worked at his local McDonalds for 15 years, and loves every minute of it. “My job is great, it is fun being part of a team …

THE FOLLOWING IS GUIDANCE PROVIDED BY THE NHS Banish Winter Tiredness Many people feel tired and sluggish during winter. This is due to the lack of sunlight, which disrupts our sleep and waking cycles. Here are …