From ‘Alzheimer’s Society’ – MAISIE’S STORY “We are spending so much time together – the old nanny I knew comes out every so often!” 19-year old Maisie is a student currently living alone during lockdown …
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From the YOUNG MINDS charity “Many of us are taking one day at a time, trying to get through the biggest health crisis that we’ve ever faced. But what happens now will have a lasting …
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From ‘The Brain Charity’ “Life has changed for us all during the coronavirus pandemic, but if you have a neurological condition these changes are likely to make everyday life even more of a challenge for …
Continue readingDOCUMENTARY ON DISABILITY HATE CRIME – CAN YOU HELP?
Producer and Director Richard Butchins from Hardcash Productions is making a documentary for BBC2 on disability hate crime. He is looking for strong case studies of people who would be willing to talk on camera …
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Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May) is fast approaching and the theme this year is kindness. From the ‘Mental Health Foundation’. “We have a brand new challenge launching this May called ‘Take Action, Get …
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From ‘Asthma UK’ We’re all staying indoors more than usual at the moment, so we might not be getting as much natural sunlight as our bodies normally get. You might have heard some coverage on …
Continue readingWHY I CHOSE TO STUDY WITH THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
By Elin Williams .. ‘My Blurred World’ This is one of those posts I’ve been meaning to write for a while but it has only ever existed as a forgotten idea, nestled in the list …
Continue readingCONNECTING THE MIGRAINE COMMUNITY
From ‘The Migraine Trust’ CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY We are amazed at how resilient our migraine community has been during these difficult times. Despite the stress and problems caused by the pandemic, which has had a …
Continue readingDISABILITY TALK’S EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH VICKY FOXCROFT MP: SHADOW MINISTER FOR DISABLED PEOPLE
We asked Vicky Foxcroft MP (Shadow Minister for Disabled People) a number of questions. Here are her answers and her thoughts. Vicky Foxcroft MP – Shadow Minister for Disabled People Here are Vicky Foxcroft’s answers …
Continue readingIF YOU THINK YOU CAN’T SUCCEED WITH A DISABILITY, WAIT TILL YOU READ THIS STORY
From Martyn Sibley at ‘Disability Horizons’ “Martyn Sibley here from Disability Horizons with an amazing case study that will make you think twice when it comes to what you think is possible for success with …
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