Disability Talk

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From ‘Young Minds’ How can money problems affect mental health? Worrying about money or experiencing poverty might affect a young person’s mental health in a number of ways, including: Anxiety or panic attacks triggered by …

POEM – QUEEN ELIZABETH 11 By Vicky Hamlin     In 1952 the Queen took on a huge role – one she didn’t choose or expect at that age, And before shecould adjust, at age …

Did you know that World Vegan Day was created to mark the 50th anniversary of the society? The first World Vegan Day was held on 1 November 1994. This was later extended to become World Vegan Week …

Boost for carers who will receive new unpaid leave entitlement under government-backed law New laws introduced entitling unpaid carers to 1 week of unpaid leave a year to support those most in need. Eligible employees …

From ‘CRISIS’ Every year Crisis at Christmas opens its doors to people who are experiencing homelessness. Offering much needed warmth, healthcare and company across the regions of Great Britain. What we offer guests will vary …

From the ‘Alzheimer’s Society There are 143 drugs being tested in clinical trials for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Over 80% of these drugs are designed to try and slow down how quickly Alzheimer’s gets …

The actress and Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador has urged politicians to make the disease ‘the priority it needs to be’. Line of Duty star Vicky McClure has asked MPs to put themselves in the shoes of …

The cost of providing care has become an increasingly common theme in the complaints made to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman over the past year. Highlighted in its Annual Review of Adult Social …

The £150 emergency cost of living payment arriving in accounts this month ‘won’t even touch the sides’ for disabled people facing extra costs, charities have said. Tom Marsland, policy manager for disability equality charity Scope, says that …