‘Don’t see dementia, see me’ Get your free resource to help support people receiving care. Provided by the ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY ‘This is me’ is a free leaflet that can be used to record important details about a …
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A BOOM IN DISABLED START-UPS
Official figures show that 28,000 self-starters have taken advantage of a government scheme. The scheme is called ‘New Enterprise Allowance’ – CLICK HERE for more information The entrepreneurs have each received mentoring and funding of up to …
Continue readingRAISING THE ROOF FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS!
On behalf of the Mental Health Foundation here’s the latest update on how things are going with their community music fundraiser MHF Live.” “Since launching in February this year, our supporters have hosted their own diverse music …
Continue readingVOTE FOR PENNY: BUT IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT HER
By Penny Melville-Brown “You might remember me from my Baking Blind adventures. Cooking around the world. I’ve also been running my business, Disability Dynamics since I left the Royal Navy in 1999 after losing my sight. The …
Continue readingNO BREXIT – AND NO MINISTER FOR DISABLED PEOPLE
Since Theresa May’s 987 day tenure 29 Ministers have resigned outside of reshuffles. Fifteen ministerial positions remain vacant following the resignations concerning the indecision caused by Brexit. Theresa May, losing 29 Ministers! And one of …
Continue readingCALLING ALL CHARITIES WANTING TO RAISE FUNDS: ‘SHOPPING & GIVING’ – WE’RE NEARLY THERE!
CALLING ALL CHARITIES Having invested a considerable amount of money Disability Talk is nearing the launch stage of its shopping platform ‘Shopping & Giving’. We haven’t re-invented the wheel! – but we have created a …
Continue readingSETH GODIN – MARKETING AS A PHILOSOPHY
By Martyn Sibley “Along the way I learned that we don’t have to meet someone to learn from their experience. I’ve ended up with mentors from blogs, books and films too. One of my role …
Continue readingCLOSING THE DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT GAP
*Only around half of all disabled Londoners are in work *39% of disabled workers feel they are locked into their current job and would struggle to make a career change *Disabled Londoners of working age …
Continue readingHELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE NHS AND THE CARE SYSTEM
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 readingDO YOU WANT HELP FOR YOUR WEDDING FROM THE UK’s MOST WELL KNOWN WEDDING PLANNER?
Little Gem TV are keen to tell the stories of brides and grooms with extra challenges such as disability or illness. They feel it’s important to show these stories and help people achieve their special …
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