Disability Talk

We are immensely proud! “Firstly, we would like to thank you on behalf of SME News for taking part in the Southern Enterprise Awards 2022. We are so proud to be able to celebrate businesses …

From the NHS It’s normal for your memory to be affected by stress, tiredness, certain illnesses and medicines. But if you’re becoming increasingly forgetful, particularly if you’re over the age of 65, it’s a good …

DR UK comment on mini Budget Speaking about the Chancellor’s fiscal event, DR UK CEO Kamran Mallick said: “This was anything but a mini-Budget. But with all of the big announcements focused on tax cuts and …

From the ‘Alzheimer’s Society’ Gaining a better understanding of what it is like to live with dementia can help you support someone with the condition to live well. In our updated information, we cover topics …

From ‘FITZROY’ This week we’re at Lethrede in Suffolk, to find out how a simple medical kit has transformed the healthcare of Neil and Adam. Neil and Adam are autistic and moved in to Lethrede, …

LETTER TO RT. HON. KWASI KWARTENG, CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER, REGARDING THE UNPRECEDENTED COST OF LIVING CRISIS FACING UNPAID CARERS – ORGANISED BY CARERS UK Helen Walker – CEO of Carers UK   The Rt …

From ‘Asthma + Lung UK If you’re a parent it can be tricky to know what to do when your baby or child starts coughing and their nose starts running. This information is for you! …

The National Federation of the Blind of the UK (NFBUK) says discarded e-bikes are creating safety issues for visually impaired Londoners. Blind people are being put off visiting central London’s attractions due to “dangerous and …

Around six million people will receive a one-off £150 disability cost-of-living payment from today. Those being paid a qualifying disability benefit will be paid automatically from September 20. The vast majority of those eligible are …

A disabled member of the House of Lords says she “fears” disabled people could end up living in care homes if a “severe” shortage in personal assistants is not addressed. Baroness Jane Campbell, a cross-party …