Why I have sympathy for Joe Biden’s family By Donna Giles No one can have failed to wonder what was going to happen in the American Presidential race over the past few weeks, but now …
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UNDERSTANDING HOUSING INSECURITY
From CRISIS At times it can be confusing when different terms are used to discuss homelessness whether in the news, by politicians or by good causes like Crisis. We want to clear things up, so …
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Bella Milroy and LEVEL Centre are so excited to announce that Further Afield 2024 is now live! Our thanks to Hannah Lister Of Level Centre) for providing us with the information Further Afield 2024 is …
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THE SYSTEM: A poem by Donna Miles that sums up what the UK’s unpaid carers need to know!
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Parent Workshop Introduction to Goalball UK and the Goalball Academy When: Wednesday 14 August 2024, 7pm to 7.30pm Who: Parents of a VI child Location: Online Cost: Free Closing date: Friday 9 August 2024 Alex Cockerham and Faye Dale, part …
Continue readingDISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE – HAVE YOU BEEN AFFECTED?
Your place of work should be a safe and welcoming place. However that is not the case but there are laws in place to protect you from discrimination in the work place. Research has shown …
Continue readingEXPERIENCES OF CLAIMING AND RECEIVING CARER’S ALLOWANCE
Executive summary Published May 2024 This research was conducted to investigate the circumstances of carers claiming Carer’s Allowance (CA), a benefit provided to individuals caring for someone else for at least 35 hours a week. …
Continue readingTAYLOR SWIFT – THE ERAS TOUR CONCERT EXPERIENCE!
It’s been a long time coming but The Eras Tour finally arrived on UK shores and I was lucky enough to be there for Taylor Swift’s first show at Anfield in Liverpool. After securing my …
Continue readingHOW MUCH DOES DEMENTIA CARE COST?
The total cost of dementia in the UK is £42 billion. It is estimated that 63% of these costs are shouldered by people with dementia and their families. The cost of dementia in the UK …
Continue readingHAS YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITY TURNED YOU DOWN FOR A ‘RESPITE BREAK’?
If you are an unpaid carer and been turned down by your Local Authority for a ‘respite break’ we would like to hear from you! We are now beginning a campaign to provide more respite …
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