Disability Talk

“These are frightening times” Kamran Mallick .. CEO of Disability Rights UK These are frightening times. After the past two years of Covid, we were expecting that Disabled people might be able to breathe a …

Useability testing research project Do you wish services, products and information resources were more useable? Useability is about whether someone can use a product or a service to achieve their goals. Useability incorporates accessibility but …

“We’re just numbers to them” – powerful new report highlights DWP failure to investigate claimant deaths and serious harm Many people, particularly those with existing mental health problems, find the experience of navigating the benefits …

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From ‘Young Minds’   Over the last week or two, many of us will have been watching events in the news with a mixture of shock and horror, especially those of us from – or …

From the ‘Alzheimer’s Society’ Is it typical for people with dementia to sleep a lot during the day? It is quite common for a person with dementia, especially in the later stages, to spend a …

From ‘Winston’s Wish’ Hello, and welcome to our March newsletter. In this newsletter: Young people share how they cope with Mother’s Day after their mum has died Take on a gaming challenge to support children who …

We are so pleased and proud that one of our judges in our recent “My Disabled World” poetry competition is reaping great success in the world of fashion. Unhidden at London Fashion Week Founder – …

From ‘Wheels for Wellbeing’ In this issue you’ll find news of a new training we’re offering on inclusive cycle parking. We’ve also got a blog from two of our team  members who went on a mission to retrieve …

Ruth was one of our judges on our “My Disabled World” poetry competition. Ruth has a new record out shortly and will, next week, be visiting America where she is both a showcase artist and …