From ‘Alzheimer’s Society’ Flu jabs for people affected by dementia Every year the flu vaccine saves lives by stopping thousands of people from becoming seriously ill from flu. This year, it’s more important than ever …
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CHIEF DISABILITY OFFICER CALLS FOR HELP TO FIGHT FOR FAIR ULTRA-LOW EMMISSION ZONE (ULEZ) EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED BLUE BADGE HOLDERS
On the 25th of October, the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will be expanded from the North to the South Circular Roads in London, imposing a daily charge of £12.50 on those with older vehicles. Although an …
Continue reading300,000 UNPAID CARERS AND 450,000 DISABLED PEOPLE TO SUFFER UNIVERSAL CREDIT CUT
Over 300,000 Disabled people’s unpaid carers, and 450,000 Disabled people and families with Disabled children, are among those who will face the £1,000 annual Universal Credit benefit cut which started last week. The Government is …
Continue readingCARING FOR THE CARERS: HELP US TO APPROACH GOVERNMENT AND SEEK ANSWERS
UNPAID CARERS We will shortly begin to publish your thoughts on the SEVEN questions shown below. But we still want to hear from you. Our final dossier will be sent to Boris Johnson (and the …
Continue readingBAYWATCH 2021 RESULTS
From ‘Disabled Motoring UK’ We received a record 853 responses to our Baywatch survey this year and we would like to thank all those who completed the survey and supported the campaign. The results have …
Continue readingINSURANCES WITH A CAUSE: HOME INSURANCE & WHEELCHAIR INSURANCE
FOR MORE DETAILS AND TO GET A QUOTE PLEASE CLICK BELOW: HOME INSURANCE WHEELCHAIR INSURANCE ………………………………………………………………………………………….. HOME INSURANCE THAT HELPS THE HOMELESS Surewise, facilitated by Disability Talk, has unveiled its new Home Insurance offering in …
Continue readingTHE FLU VACCINE AND YOUR LUNG CONDITION
From the ‘British Lung Foundation’ As we enter October, the weather is starting to change, central heating is being switched on and people are digging out their warmer clothes. Another important way to start getting winter-ready …
Continue readingIMPROVING THE LIVES OF DISABLED PEOPLE THROUGH ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Millennium Community Solutions (MCS) is a community interest company (CIC) based in London, we are dedicated to improving the lives of disabled people living in the capital through Assistive Technology. MCS was founded by Rev Gail …
Continue readingLIVING WITH DEMENTIA; MY LIFE, MY GOALS
From the ‘Alzheimer’s Society’ A new self-help guide to setting and reaching goals that matter to you Dementia can bring a lot of changes to a person’s life. Working on a goal can have a …
Continue readingA CAMPAIGN FOR BETTER MIGRAINE CARE
From ‘The Migraine Trust’ The report, Dismissed for too long, reveals a wide range of issues with migraine healthcare including: Slow diagnosis: People with migraine are often only diagnosed several years after starting to have …
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