From the ‘British Lung Foundation’ “As part of the ‘We are Undefeatable’ campaign we want to inspire and support everyone with a long-term health condition to be more active.” “Whether you’re shielding, self-isolating or social …
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HAS LOCKDOWN WORSENED THE EFFECTS OF DEMENTIA?
Deaths linked to dementia are continuing to rise, as charity workers warn that coronavirus has had a knock-on-effect on people with the condition. Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are the most common pre-existing conditions in the …
Continue readingWHAT I’VE LEARNED ABOUT MY VISION IMPAIRMENT IN 2020, SO FAR.
From ‘Elin Williams’ RP REFLECTIONS: WHAT I’VE LEARNED ABOUT MY VISION IMPAIRMENT IN 2020, SO FAR Elin Wow, well that was a long blogging break. I think we can all agree that 2020 has been, …
Continue readingEILEEN GRUBBA: AN INTERVIEW WITH THE HOLLYWOOD ACTRESS AND ADVOCATE FOR PERFORMERS WITH DISABILITIES
Actress Eileen Grubba — physically disabled since childhood, and an advocate for Performers with Disability (PWD) — has always beaten the odds. Her latest roles include: Sons of Anarchy; Watchmen; The Undertaker’s Wife; Stumptown; New Amsterdam; S.W.A.T; Donna On …
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From ‘Young Minds’ Let’s come together for#HelloYellow “At a time when it’s needed most, let’s come together for #HelloYellow on Friday 9th October and join thousands of others in wearing yellow for World mental Health Day and …
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From the ‘Mental Health Foundation’ “I am writing because we are launching a new guidebook which explores the relationship between nature, wellbeing and mental health. The ‘Mental Health Foundation’ is proud to have joined forces …
Continue readingRUTH PATTERSON: LEAD SINGER OF HOLY MOLY & THE CRACKERS TALKS TO US ABOUT ‘KEEPING HER HEAD ABOVE WATER’
Ruth Patterson is the lead singer of ‘Holy Moly & The Crackers’ She has spoken exclusively to Disability Talk about her mental and physical health issues. We asked Ruth a number of questions about …
Continue readingAN OPEN LETTER TO THE WORK AND PENSIONS SECRETARY, COPIED TO THE CHANCELLOR, REGARDING THE LEVEL OF CARER’S ALLOWANCE
An open letter from Helen Walker (CEO of Carers UK) and 91 other charities The Rt. Hon. Therese Coffee MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Department for Work and Pensions, …
Continue readingA NEW MIGRAINE LANDSCAPE
From ‘The Migraine Trust’ “Time is very different during a pandemic and it’s hard to believe that we are already halfway through the year. Many good things are happening though, and here is some information …
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Reverse Rett has always known that their community is their strength. It is the reason that in 10 years since they began their journey they have raised an incredible £6.5 million. This has gone towards …
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