We have asked the remaining Tory leadership candidates the following question. “If you became Prime Minister how would you remedy the UK’s homelessness problem?” We’ll publish any replies we receive The government claims rough sleeping …
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GLOBAL DISABILITY INCLUSION – WHAT’S NEW?
In April, Global Disability Inclusion was named a VALUABLE 500 Expert partner and is leading the initiative in the USA. Launched at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland in January, the Valuable …
Continue readingESA – WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO THE MONIES FOR THE 40,000 WHO HAVE ALREADY DIED?
We asked the Department for Work & Pensions what has happened to the monies for the 40,000 who have died since the delays in providing ESA. This is their reply. “The Department for Work & …
Continue readingCALLING ALL FUNDRAISERS – THERE’S A NEW CODE OF FUNDRAISING
There is a new code of fundraising and you can view it now: CODE OF FUNDRAISING PRACTICE HAS BEEN PUBLISHED The changes are designed to make it easier for fundraisers, charities and third party organisations …
Continue readingDISABILITY CONFIDENT – THE GOVERNMENT TALKS TO US
We were keen to know how DISABILITY CONFIDENT is proving itself with Employers and Employees and asked the Government for an overview as to how the scheme was progressing. This is their answer to us …
Continue readingYOUR MIDNIGHT WALK INVITATION TO STEP BACK IN TIME
From Woking & Sam Beare Hospices Board our time machine on Friday 21st June to access your inner Madonna Recommended Midnight Walk Kit: Neon colours – check Leg Warmers – check Big hair and bright …
Continue readingYOUR ISSUES WITH UNIVERSAL CREDIT AND PIP
Back at the beginning of this year the Leonard Cheshire charity asked the the question – what matters to you? And many of you replied that it was about welfare and benefits. So here is an update …
Continue readingHOW TO TALK TO SOMEONE WITH DEMENTIA
During Dementia Action Week the Azheimer’s Society released their film showing kids interviewing people with dememtia, encouraging everyone to take action by starting a conversation with someone living with dementia they know. Watch and share …
Continue readingTHE ‘TELL US ABOUT YOUR CARE’ CAMPAIGN
Disabled people, those living with a long-term health condition and their families, now have the opportunity to help shape the future of services in England by sharing their experiences of the NHS and the care …
Continue readingSCLERODERMA AWARENESS MONTH STARTS TODAY! HELP SPREAD THE WORD
Scleroderma Awareness Month begins today together with their animation link. CLICK HERE for more details And on World Scleroderma Day on Saturday 29th June, the UK charity will be joining colleagues from the Federation of …
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