Disability Talk

From ‘Elin Williams’ (@myblurredworld) August 25th 2019, that’s when I last penned a concert experience entry here on my blog, far too long ago if you ask me so I think it’s about time for another, don’t …

There are millions of unpaid carers in the UK and a significant number of them face economic poverty. One of the reasons for this is the benefit of Carers Allowance which is set at £76.75 …

Thoughts on Caring by ‘Donna Giles’ This week is Carer’s Week, and many organisations and individuals are working hard to raise awareness of the reality of life as an unpaid carer. I am a Carer …

From ‘The Carer’ ‘The Carer’ has partnered with The Care & Occupational Therapy Show 2023 at Westpoint Arena, Exeter. 12th July 2023 The show will host an unmissable lineup of seminar and keynote speakers, expert …

From ‘Asthma+Lung UK’ Planning a picnic? Looking forward to a frolic in the park? The pollen count is high across large parts of England and Wales at the moment. If you’re allergic to pollen and …

If you have jumped through the many hoops that Government puts in front of you the ‘successful unpaid carer’ will receive the Carers allowance of £76.75 per week. Because you need to work at least …

Helen Whately MP is the Minister of State for Social Care And we’re asking her to accept a week’s challenge as an unpaid carer So far we haven’t heard from her! We are asking, respectfully, …

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN UNPAID CARER It is estimated that there are over 13m unpaid carers in the UK – and their untiring efforts save the Treasury £135bn each and every year. …

From ‘Penny Melville-Brown OBE I’m trying to make a selection of strawberry desserts: a tart using a sweet version of the hot water pastry; a cream tea with a super-fresh strawberry “jam”; a classic French …

  Please help us spread the word for our OPEN DAY – Free to attend Tuesday 11th July 2023, 9:00am to 3:00pm No appointment required Who is the Open Day for? Disabled people of all ages …