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#HELLO YELLOW IS ALMOST HERE! ARE YOU IN?

On August 13, 2022 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Help us mark World Mental Health Day by saying #HelloYellow. #HelloYellow is almost here! And it’s never been more important. Last year #HelloYellow was a record-breaker. But this year a different, more concerning, record has …

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BLUE BADGES MAY BE REJECTED IN EUROPE, DRIVERS WARNED

On August 12, 2022 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Disabled drivers are being warned that their blue badges may not be accepted in popular European holiday destinations this summer due to Brexit. Ministers are negotiating the status of the badges – which were recognised …

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WORKING FROM HOME IS STILL A HOT TOPIC

On August 11, 2022 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

From entrepreneur Martyn Sibley Remote working is still a hot topic. For disabled people, it’s been touted as a big leap forward. Many businesses are still grappling with the pros and cons of this new …

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LOVE LIFE WITH A LUNG CONDITION

On August 10, 2022 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

LOVE LIFE WITH A LUNG CONDITION From ‘Asthma + Lung UK’ https://www.asthma.org.uk/ How do I stop myself getting out of breath during sex? You’re not alone: people often worry about whether sex will make them …

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EMPLOYMENT: YOUR DISABILITY RIGHTS

On August 9, 2022 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Employment It’s against the law for employers to discriminate against you because of a disability. The Equality Act 2010 protects you and covers areas including: application forms interview arrangements aptitude or proficiency tests job offers …

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DIAGNOSING DEMENTIA: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO ASSESSMENT

On August 8, 2022 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Diagnosing dementia: A practical guide to assessment is a booklet for anyone worried about possible signs of dementia, including memory problems, for themself or someone else. It sets out clearly how dementia can be diagnosed. …

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LET’S REFLECT ON DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH

On August 7, 2022 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

FROM ELIN WILLIAMS .. MY BLURRED WORLD July was Disability Pride Month. If you didn’t know that, I’m not surprised, especially considering the fact I wasn’t aware of it myself until last year. Come to …

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RAC CALLS FOR FUEL PRICE CUTS

On August 5, 2022 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

RAC calls for all major fuel retailers to cut the price of petrol by 5p per litre in response to the protest causing major disruption to motorways across the UK. Protestors from the Fuel Price …

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ACCESS TO WORK – ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR A GRANT?

On July 24, 2022 By Disability Talk In News, Featured

Eligibility As part of Access to Work, you may be eligible for: a grant to help pay for practical support with your work support with managing your mental health at work For these types of …

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HELP IF YOU HAVE A DISABLED CHILD

On July 23, 2022 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Overview Your local council can provide help if you have a disabled child, including: short break services holiday play schemes care at home some aids and adaptations financial help, eg money towards travel costs for …

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  • EMPLOYMENT: YOUR DISABILITY RIGHTS

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