Ministers have rejected a key recommendation from the Grenfell Tower public inquiry that all disabled tenants should be given a personal evacuation plan in the event of a fire, sparking anger from survivors and disability …
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LIZZO CHANGES DEROGATORY LYRIC AFTER BACKLASH
Lizzo changes derogatory lyric after backlash Pop star Lizzo has changed the lyrics to her latest song after fans complained it used an ableist slur. Grrrls, which was released last week, originally contained a derogatory …
Continue readingBEING DISABLED AND GAY – “I’VE FACED BARRIERS”
Former Mr Gay Universe says disabled and LGBTQ+ people need support to make sure they reach their full potential. “I am gay, disabled and from the valleys – of course I’ve faced barriers.” Paul Davies …
Continue readingWENDY CHAMBERLAIN MP TO PRESENT LANDMARK UNPAID CARERS BILL
North East Fife MP Wendy Chamberlain has presented a bill to Parliament which would give unpaid carers the right to take leave from their job. Her bill, which is supported by Carers UK, will be …
Continue readingSEND US YOUR POEMS FOR THE LAUNCH OF: NATIONAL CARERS VOICE
NATIONAL CARERS VOICE – YOUR POETRY Very shortly we (www.disabilitytalk.co.uk) will be launching a new sister company – NATIONAL CARERS VOICE. Its aim is to give the UK’s 13 million unpaid carers a very loud …
Continue readingAIRLINES TOLD TO IMPROVE SUPPORT FOR DISABLED FLYERS
Airlines told to improve support for Disabled flyers The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has ordered airports to set out by next week how they will improve services and support for Disabled people following high-profile recent …
Continue readingADVICE FOR LGBTQ+ PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA
From the ‘Alzheimer’s Society LGBTQ+: Living with dementia If you are LGBTQ+ and have dementia, these pages are for you. They have information and advice about how to live well with dementia. You are here: LGBTQ+: Living with …
Continue readingSTEVE’S HIKING JOURNEY
“Hiking, it’s in the blood” As an avid hiker, Steve has led walking groups for the last twenty years and climbed the highest peaks in forty countries. However, in February 2021 Steve was diagnosed with chronic …
Continue readingTHE BRAKE’S KIDS WALK – JUNE 22nd
On 22 June 2022, we are expecting more than 90,000 schoolchildren from over 600 schools to take part in one of our biggest events yet! Sign up today to access all you need to make it …
Continue readingHEALTH AND FINANCIAL WORRIES FOR UNPAID CARERS
Unpaid carers increasingly worried about health and finances amid rise in hours Unpaid carers are taking on “significantly more” hours and becoming increasingly worried about their physical and mental health and how they will cope …
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