From SRUK Research into Raynaud’s syndrome has often been conducted in relation to systemic sclerosis, however it is critical to remember that it is its own condition that has the potential to be extremely detrimental …
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ACCESSIBILITY IN BEAUTY AND FASHION: WHAT I WANT FROM BRANDS IN 2020 AND BEYOND
By Elin Williams (My Blurred World) “I’m positive that change can be created in terms of accessibility in the beauty and fashion industries but, in order for that change to happen, we need to start …
Continue readingWORRIED BY MEMORY PROBLEMS?
From the Alzheimer’s Society Worried by memory problems? “Everybody forgets things from time to time. But if memory problems are affecting everyday life, it’s important to see a doctor. Whether you’re worried about your memory, …
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During the winter months our thoughts increasingly turn to those who are sleeping rough. Freezing temperatures and darker evenings make people who are homeless even more vulnerable than usual. Meanwhile, the recent festive holidays have …
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By ‘Access for Workplaces’ Applying for jobs can be a laborious process, especially as a disabled person. Many disabled people deliberate whether to disclose their disabilities on application forms, during job interviews or at work. …
Continue readingRAISE THE ROOF FOR MENTAL HEALTH IN 2020
From the ‘MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION’ “To kick things off we’re celebrating the one year anniversary of MHF LIVE in February and we would love for you all to be involved!” LISTEN TO HEAR RITA ORA ENDORSE OUR …
Continue reading2020: WELCOMING THE NEW YEAR – FROM ELIN WILLIAMS: ‘MY BLURRED WORLD’
By Elin .. ‘My Blurred World’ “As we all start to graduate from a state of festive numbness and try to figure out what day of the week it is again, I wanted to write …
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By Martyn Sibley “My mission to create a fully inclusive world drives everything I do. One of the hurdles I have had to overcome is not getting stagnant in life. Both personally and professionally. It’s …
Continue reading“SOMETHING ABOUT THIS TIME OF YEAR GIVES ME THE BLUES.”
“Something about this time of year gives me the blues,” says Queen Guitarist Brian May. May, 72, said in his Instagram post that he felt the ‘colours have gone out of the world’. Adding, “Most …
Continue readingSIGHT LOSS IN THE KITCHEN: TALKING OVENS AND OTHER USEFUL DEVICES (PART ONE)
By Daniel Williams of ‘Visualise Training and Consultancy’ “When someone first loses their sight, one of the big worries is how to cope with preparing and cooking meals unaided in the kitchen. You may be …
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