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THERESA MAY’S MENTAL HEALTH PLEDGE

On August 23, 2017 By Disability Talk In News

The PM, Theresa May, has pledged to support teenagers through a new strategy and better access to help. “The ‘National Citizens Service’ will build in mental health awareness”, she declared. She also added that, “10,000 …

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MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES NEED MORE FUNDING

On August 23, 2017 By Disability Talk In News

A University graduate from Guildford has launched a petition calling on the Government to increase funding for NHS mental health services. Ben Hammond, 22, was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder more than two months ago. …

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EILEEN GRUBBA – BIOGRAPHY

On August 22, 2017 By Disability Talk In Eileen Grubba

Eileen Grubba is a Hollywood actress who contributes to the DISABILITY TALK website. She was born into a family of eight children in Anchorage, Alaska but spent most of her childhood in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As …

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£10BN COST OF ARTHRITIS

On August 22, 2017 By Disability Talk In News

Arthritis costs the UK healthcare system over £10billion a year! And it is estimated that £118.6billion will be spent on the condition over the course of the next decade. The two most common forms, osteoarthritis …

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WHISTLEBLOWERS BEING FAILED

On August 22, 2017 By Disability Talk In News

The NHS has set up a scheme to help whistleblowers back into employment. But it has been criticised, prior to launch, as nothing more than a ‘PR vehicle’. The nationwide pilot scheme, with a £100,000 …

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GUM DISEASE SUFFERERS MORE LIKELY TO GET DEMENTIA

On August 22, 2017 By Disability Talk In News

People with long term gum disease are more likely to develop dementia, researchers have found. Scientists believe that inflammation caused by years of mouth problems could eventually damage the brain. Although the study of 20,000 …

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TAX BREAKS FOR PRIVATE HOSPITALS

On August 22, 2017 By Disability Talk In News

Many private hospitals are gaining from getting tax breaks whilst NHS units don’t. More than a quarter of the 457 private hospitals receive rate relief of 80 per cent because they are registered as charities. …

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WRNS 100 – the war pensioners

On August 21, 2017 By Disability Talk In Penny, Guest Commentators

  Amidst all the hoop-la of this centenary year celebrating 100 years since the formation of the Women’s Royal Naval Service, I wanted to honour and pay tribute to all the women whose lives have …

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This Should Make Us Feel Ashamed!

On August 15, 2017 By Disability Talk In News

A safe bed has at last been found for a suicidal teenager whose case prompted a High Court judge to condemn care provision as a disgrace. In his ruling, Sir James Munby, the most senior …

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HM TREASURY & DISABILITY

On August 14, 2017 By Disability Talk In Star Interviews

You ask what we can do as individuals, communities, society and government to improve the lives of those who are most disadvantaged. This Government set out its commitment to improving the lives of disabled people …

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