FROM ‘YOUNG MINDS’ A few days ago, our Young Activists headed to 10 Downing Street. Paddy and Stefano hand-delivered the open letter they wrote with fellow activists Nicole and Jess, and were joined by Dr …
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IS IT OK TO LIE TO SOMEONE WITH DEMENTIA?
A person with dementia might ask questions that are difficult to answer truthfully without causing distress. Read our advice on why the person might be asking these questions and how to respond in situations where …
Continue readingPUBLIC LOOS ARE A NECESSITY – SO WHY ARE THERE SO FEW?
Dr. Ellie Cannon is asking why public toilets are becoming increasingly scarce. This is what she he had to say – and she would like to hear from you if you’ve been affected by a …
Continue readingWILL THE ‘DWP’ BE ALLOWED TO LOOK INTO YOUR BANK ACCOUNT?
The parliamentary petition against greater financial surveillance powers for the DWP (below) has passed the 20,000 signatures required for the government to make a response to it. The response rebuts a claim that was never …
Continue reading‘FASTBALL’ TEST TO DETECT DEMEMTIA
A significant NIHR grant will enable researchers at Bath to develop revolutionary technology to help expand early dementia diagnosis. Through Fastball EEG, Dr George Stothart looks for subtle changes occurring in a patient’s brain waves, …
Continue readingHELP US DEMAND BETTER FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY LEUKAEMIA
Help us demand better for those affected by leukaemia My name is Georgia and I am thrilled to have recently joined Leukaemia UK as the new Head of Policy and Advocacy. In my short time …
Continue readingHOMELESS: YOU COULD BE FINED UPTO £2,500!!
Tell your MP: None of us should be criminalised for being homelessThe UK Government is trying to pass new laws that would criminalise sleeping on the streets with a fine up to £2,500. We can’t …
Continue readingHABINTEG & CAE PARTNERS WITH WMCA TO IMPROVE ACCESSIBLE HOUSING
Housing association Habinteg today announces a groundbreaking initiative in partnership with West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) to improve the accessible housing offer across the region. The project, which will be jointly delivered by Habinteg and …
Continue readingGOVERNMENT SHELVES DISABLED FACILITIES GRANT
Government fails to act on their 2022 commitment to increase financial support through the Disabled Facilities Grant The Government still haven’t acted on their 2022 commitment to increase financial support for vital home adaptations through …
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Disability Grants Your Guide to Grants for the Disabled Welcome to the early 2024 edition of Disability Grants News – a monthly round up of highlights on the Disability Grants website and resources for anyone …
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