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 …
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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 …
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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 …
Continue readingTHE RISING NUMBER OF DEATHS IN CARE HOMES
The daily record produced by government of the number of people dying due to coronavirus, used to only cover deaths in hospital. This is about to change as the figures are now becoming available – …
Continue readingLIFE DURING LOCKDOWN: “I CAN’T WAIT TO HUG MY DAD AGAIN!”
From the ‘Alzheimer’s Society’ Alex’s dad, was diagnosed with early onset dementia eight years ago at the age of 60. Alex helps care for her dad alongside her mum and two siblings, but the family …
Continue readingASTHMA UK ASKS: ARE YOU A HOME HERO?
From ‘Asthma UK’ Asthma Uk, like so many charities, has been hugely impacted by the cancellation of thousands of fundraising events due to COVID-19. In response, the organisers of the biggest mass participation sports events …
Continue readingTHE BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATION’S NEWS ON CORONAVIRUS: SYMES TELLS US WHY HE’S HAPPY TO STAY HOME AND SAVE LIVES
From the ‘British Lung Foundation’ During these unprecedented times many of us are either self isolating or observing social distancing. Or maybe you’re like Symes who lives with COPD and you’re shielding because you may be at …
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From ‘Disability Horizons’ If you’re disabled or in a ‘high risk’ or ‘vulnerable’ group, you’re likely to be self-isolating. To help remove the stress of food shopping, we’ve collated everything you need to know about …
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