From ‘Time to Change’ Time to Change and the British Retail Consortium (BRC) have come together to provide guidance to retailers on how to develop a holistic mental wellbeing strategy for the workplace. 36% of …
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ARE YOU A CHARITY OR A NOT-FOR-PROFIT? IF SO, WE CAN HELP YOU RAISE FUNDS.
Disability Talk has created an online shopping platform which we’ve called ‘Shopping+giving’. And it’s unique! And it could raise significant funds for you! For more details: info@disabilitytalk.co.uk John Lewis – Up to 2% donated We …
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Anonymous “I suffered domestic abuse for several years. My husband controlled every aspect of my life. After many years I eventually found a way to leave him. I was supported by Birmingham and Solihull Women’s …
Continue readingIT’S TIME FOR TRAINS FOR ALL & OUR OWN CAMPAIGN; ‘STEPPING AWAY FROM HS2’
“It’s time for trains for all” By the ‘Leonard Cheshire’ Charity “Rail connects us to friends and family, allows us to get to work and school, take up hobbies and explore. But many disabled people …
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From ‘Time to Change’ DOWNLOAD OUR NEW ‘TIME TO TALK’ DAY ACTIVITY PACK “This year we invite you to consider how you can create awareness raising opportunities for your staff, raising their understanding of mental …
Continue readingDEAR RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA: AN OPEN LETTER TO MY MY VISION IMPAIRMENT
By Elin Williams (My Blurred World) “I sometimes begrudgingly cast an eye over my blog’s archives, trying to pinpoint what posts shaped this online space into what it is today. I went as far back …
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From the ‘Alzheimer’s Society’ “Sunflower lanyards have become a popular way for organisations to spot if someone has a non-visible disability, such as dementia. But are lanyards the best way to get support, and is …
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By Martin Sibley “The way I describe being disabled is all about societal barriers. Whether from the environment, people’s attitudes, or organisational policies: these daily touch points make or break my ability to live a …
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This is Nick’s story “Today I have my own flat and I’m back in contact with my family” “About seven years ago my relationship fell apart and I lost my home in High Wycombe. I …
Continue reading‘TIME TO CHANGE’ – EMPLOYER EVALUATION SURVEY
From ‘Time to Change’ EMPLOYER EVALUATION SURVEY “We want to hear your thoughts about mental health in your workplace” “Lived experiences are at the heart of our campaign to end stigma and discrimination towards mental …
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