A new analysis of housing waiting list figures shows the average wait for a social housing property in England is five and a half years. The figures, released this week by the National Housing Federation …
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NEW RIGHTS FOR CARER’S LEAVE
This week, the Carer’s Leave Act became UK law, bringing in new rights for unpaid carers who work. Until recently, unpaid carers didn’t have a right to time off from work for caring responsibilities. This …
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Ella Brown, ADJ CFJ Alumni proudly holding her CFJ qualification certificate Ella Brown, a student at the Academy for Disabled Journalists (ADJ), has recently achieved a significant milestone in her journalism journey. Passing the National …
Continue reading‘DWP’ HAS BEEN ACCUSED OF USING “THEATENING AND CRUEL” TACTICS
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been accused of using “threatening and cruel” tactics against unpaid carers, with the threat of even higher fines if they challenge any penalties. The department has been …
Continue readingCOULD INTERMITTENT FASTING BE PUTTING US AT RISK?
Can intermittent fasting double your risk of dying from heart problems? Some recent news reports state that limiting the time you eat could lead to a higher risk of dying from heart problems. BHF Senior …
Continue readingDISABILITY FILM CHALLENGE – 5 MINUTES OF FUN!
EILEEN GRUBBA Hello amazing humans! “Thank you, to all of you, who have been supportive through decades of work to create acceptance and opportunities for artists with disabilities in entertainment. Please watch our 5 minute …
Continue readingFILMMAKER BUD ROYAL ON THE UNDEAD AND MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
From ‘Close-up Culture’ Filmmaker Bud Rebel stops by on Close-Up Culture to talk about his latest film, how he broke into the industry, mental health awareness, and more. Hi Bud, welcome to Close-Up Culture. What was your …
Continue readingPUBLIC SATISFACTION WITH SOCIAL CARE HITS NEW LOW
British Social Attitudes survey: Public satisfaction with social care hits new low New findings from the British Social Attitudes survey, published by the Nuffield Trust and The King’s Fund, show that public satisfaction with social …
Continue readingARE PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA ELIGIBLE FOR A BLUE BADGE?
How to apply for a Blue Badge for a person with dementia We explain the criteria for a Blue Badge in England and how it may apply to a person with dementia. This may be …
Continue readingBILLS STORY: “SOMEONE WHO’S DYING OF DEMENTIA DOES SO OVER AND OVER AGAIN”
Bill Wilson and his wife Jo had been together for 50 years when she was diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia with Alzheimer’s disease in June 2020 at the age of 66. They lived in Newcastle together …
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