Disability Talk

Dr. Ellie Cannon is asking why public toilets are becoming increasingly scarce. This is what she he had to say – and she would like to hear from you if you’ve been affected by a …

The parliamentary petition against greater financial surveillance powers for the DWP (below) has passed the 20,000 signatures required for the government to make a response to it. The response rebuts a claim that was never …

A significant NIHR grant will enable researchers at Bath to develop revolutionary technology to help expand early dementia diagnosis. Through Fastball EEG, Dr George Stothart looks for subtle changes occurring in a patient’s brain waves, …

Help us demand better for those affected by leukaemia My name is Georgia and I am thrilled to have recently joined Leukaemia UK as the new Head of Policy and Advocacy. In my short time …

Tell your MP: None of us should be criminalised for being homelessThe UK Government is trying to pass new laws that would criminalise sleeping on the streets with a fine up to £2,500. We can’t …

Housing association Habinteg today announces a groundbreaking initiative in partnership with West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) to improve the accessible housing offer across the region. The project, which will be jointly delivered by Habinteg and …

Government fails to act on their 2022 commitment to increase financial support through the Disabled Facilities Grant The Government still haven’t acted on their 2022 commitment to increase financial support for vital home adaptations through …

Disability Grants Your Guide to Grants for the Disabled Welcome to the early 2024 edition of Disability Grants News – a monthly round up of highlights on the Disability Grants website and resources for anyone …

London Fashion Week to Feature Panel on Inclusive Fashion. Hosted by Models of Diversity in Collaboration with Unhidden. Angel Sinclair – Founder of Models of Diversity Models of diversity has spent the last 15 years …

The toll taken by the pandemic on people’s health could last a lifetime – a sharp rise in obesity levels among children during Covid lockdowns has not been reversed, and could have lifelong consequences, researchers …