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NEW ALZHEIMER’S DRUG: WHAT IS DONANEMAB?

On July 24, 2023 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

From the Alzheimer’s Society Donanemab is in the headlines as results show the drug can slow down memory and thinking decline in people living with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. Here’s what we know so far. What …

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HOW TO APPLY FOR A d/DEAF AND DISABLED GRANT

On July 22, 2023 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

This programme is aimed at registered charities led by and working with d/Deaf and Disabled people who are experiencing poverty. By this, we mean you will be led by and working with people who have …

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PROJECT HOLIDAY!

On July 20, 2023 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

From ‘Donna Giles’ “Now the season for going away on holiday has well and truly started many people will be getting ready to either access sunnier climates in a different country, or hope that the …

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TFL DISABLED ACCESS

On July 19, 2023 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

From the sister (Erica Foster) of her disabled brother (Keith Lunn) about his trials and tribulations with TFL.   “My name is Erica Foster, I support my brother Keith Lunn who is a wheelchair user …

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MORTGAGE PAIN

On July 17, 2023 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

From ‘UK Finance’ There were 76,630 homeowner mortgages in arrears of 2.5 per cent or more of the outstanding balance in the first quarter of 2023, 2 per cent greater than in the previous quarter. …

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TAYLOR SWIFT: DISABLED FANS STRUGGLE TO GET ERAS TOUR WEMBLEY TICKETS

On July 14, 2023 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Taylor Swift The Eras Tour UK: Disabled fans struggle to get tickets for Wembley shows Tickets for Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour have officially gone on sale with thousands of fans attempting to get their …

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UNPAID CARERS – IT’S BACK TO DICKENSIAN TIMES!

On July 12, 2023 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

This is an invitation to MPs & Ministers on both sides of the House to become an Unpaid Carer for Five Days. What we are asking for is a Member of Parliament to become an …

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MIKAELA’S THEATRE EXPERIENCE

On July 11, 2023 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Mikaela’s Story: “We made something, together” For the last few years, alongside my work with Changing Faces, I’ve been a volunteer with Warwickshire Pride, my local LGBTQ+ organisation, specifically helping run one of our youth …

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TAKE THE SURVEY ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH EXPERIENCES IN FURTHER EDUCATION

On July 10, 2023 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Tell us your experiences of mental health support in further education If you work in a further education college, stand-alone sixth form, or other setting offering post-16 academic or vocational opportunities, we want to hear …

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HELEN WHATELY MP – WHEN, MINISTER, WILL THE CARER’S ALLOWANCE REFLECT THE MINIMUM WAGE?

On July 7, 2023 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Helen Whately MP is the Minister of State for Social Care The current Carer’s Allowance is £76.75 per week .. as long as you care for at least 35 hours a week. This represents an …

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