From the SIBS charity “As lockdown eases further, we know that many siblings continue to face significant challenges. We are here for you and your families. Remember you are not alone – stay in touch …
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DISABLED LIVES MATTER: HAVE YOUR SAY
DISABLED LIVES MATTER We believe that ‘Disabled Lives Matter’. 20% of the UK’s population is disabled and sometimes they feel they’re the forgotten minority. Could this be true? Is it true? HAVE YOUR SAY AND …
Continue readingTO SHIELD OR NOT TO SHIELD: IT’S A PERSONAL CHOICE
From the ‘British Lung Foundation’ Since the shielding regime has been eased for people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, people can now, if they wish, go outside for the first time in months (Scotland’s …
Continue readingDEMENTIA SUPPORT AT HOME, IN HOSPITALS AND IN CARE HOMES
From the ‘Alzheimer’s Society’ During the coronavirus pandemic, we have information and advice for people living with dementia and those supporting them – either in the same household or from a distance. Read our guidance …
Continue readingDISABLED PEOPLE ‘FORGOTTEN BY GOVERNMENT’ PUTS VITAL SERVICES ON THE BRINK
Disabled people ‘forgotten by Government’ as ‘perfect storm’ puts vital services on the brink. So says the Disability Charity Consortium (DCC). Disability Charity Consortium members say the UK’s 14 million people are being ‘forgotten by …
Continue readingDISABLED AND IN LOCKDOWN: HOW THE GOVERNMENT COULD DO MORE TO HELP
From Vicky Foxcroft MP “I became Shadow Minister for Disabled people a few weeks into the COVID-19 crisis, having already been made aware of some of the problems disabled people were facing through my constituency …
Continue readingIT’S SCLERODERMA AWARENESS MONTH
A few days ago marked the the start of Scleroderma Awareness Month – every year SRUK use this month to raise awareness of scleroderma, to help people understand the symptoms to look out for and …
Continue readingGET ON BOARD: AN EXCITING UPDATE FROM THE LEONARD CHESHIRE CHARITY!
From the ‘Leonard Cheshire’ charity “In the past few weeks the government has begun to lift instructions on rail travel. While you’re encouraged to limit travel and avoid public transport where possible, essential travel by …
Continue readingCERVICAL SCREENING AWARENESS WEEK: 15TH – 21ST JUNE
From ‘Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust’ It goes without saying that coronavirus has changed life for everybody in one way or another. However, one thing that remains the same is Cervical Screening Awareness Week and its huge importance. …
Continue readingTHE PARENT CARER FOUNDATION: VOLUNTEER WITH US AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE
The Parent Carer Foundation is a group of Parents and Carers who have children and young people with various disabilities. They have joined together so that they can provide a united voice that local services …
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