New research from mental health charity Mind shows that parents and grandparents are so worried about young peoples’ mental health it’s giving them sleepless nights A survey by mental health charity Mind of 4,000 parents …
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WHO CAN HELP THE UK’s 13m UNPAID CARERS?
Support for unpaid carers From the ‘Local Government Association’ The adult social care system could not survive without the contribution of unpaid carers who provide vital support for thousands of people every day. Councils offer …
Continue readingEQUAL ACCESS FOR ALL SHOULD BE AT THE HEART OF SERVICES, OMBUDSMAN SAYS
Local authorities across England need to ensure Disabled people are at the heart of how their services operate, so nobody in their community is placed at a disadvantage, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman …
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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 13million unpaid carers a very loud voice – and we will do this …
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From the ‘Alzheimer’s Society’ Is it getting older, or dementia? People often start to forget things more as they get older. Most often this is a normal sign of ageing. But for someone with dementia, …
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From ‘Brake’ Road Safety Week 2022 We are delighted to announce that the theme of this year’s Road Safety Week, the UK’s biggest annual road safety campaign, will be ‘Safe Roads for All’ This year’s campaign takes …
Continue readingFITZROY’S 60 YEARS CELEBRATIONS KICK OFF WITH A SPECIAL NEW CHALLENGE
From ‘FITZROY’ – latest news Our 60 year celebrations kick off with a special new challenge This year marks our 60th anniversary and we will be celebrating with different events throughout 2022. The first of …
Continue readingRESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE IN YOUR COMMUNITY
From ‘Young Minds’ charity SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE IN YOUR COMMUNITY Do you work in a youth club, coach a sports team or help with extra-curricular activities outside of school? If so, we know you play …
Continue readingONLY DISABLED ACTORS SHOULD PLAY ROLE OF RICHARD 111
Only disabled actors should play role of Richard III, says outgoing Royal Shakespeare Company boss Richard III is traditionally played with a hunchback or cane in Shakespeare play Gregory Doran claimed no longer acceptable for …
Continue readingINSURANCES THAT RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITIES: LIFE, CARERS, EQUITY RELEASE, HOUSEHOLD & WHEELCHAIR
INSURANCES WITH A CAUSE Life Insurance Proud to be supporting Caudwell LymeCo. On average £153 will be donated for every policy purchased** Essential Insurance – Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover & Income Protection. Cover from under £10 per …
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