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ANGEL SINCLAIR HAS BECOME AN #ALLin AMBASSADOR – WHY DON’T YOU JOIN HER?

On May 24, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Angel Sinclair is the inspirational founder of ‘Models of Diversity’ – and has now become an #ALLin Ambassador. Why not follow her lead and also pledge yourself to our fast growing movement? With a large number of …

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ACTRESS MELISSA JOHNS SHEDDING A NEW LIGHT ON DISABILITY

On May 23, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Former Coronation Street actress Melissa Johns is shedding a new light on disability and body image. The actress and model, along with ‘Models of Diversity’, are changing perceptions of disability and empowering the celebration of …

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I’M AN #ALLin AMBASSADOR – ARE YOU?

On May 21, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Hollywood Actress, Eileen Grubba – I’m an #ALLin Ambassador .. ARE YOU?                  Coronation Street Star, Melissa Johns – I am an #ALLin Ambassador .. ARE YOU? Sylvia …

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DISABLED PEOPLE IN HOUSING CRISIS

On May 21, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

There is a housing crisis for most young people who are unable to afford to get on the housing ladder. But for disabled people the situation is far worse. The ‘Equality and Human Rights Commission’ …

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GOVIA’S NEW TIMETABLE IS AN INSULT TO DISABLED PASSENGERS!

On May 20, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

The Rail, Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) said the latest instruction from ‘Govia Thameslink Railway’ (GTR) tells staff not to attempt to place people of reduced mobility (known as PRMs) on a train if there …

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HANNAH ENSOR & THE STICKMEN

On May 19, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

By Martyn Sibley Having a disability feels like an eternal venture of educating people. Many of those who haven’t come into contact with disability, have rather strange preconceptions of what my life is like. Then …

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BENEFITS CLIFF EDGE FOR CARERS MEANS WORK DOESN’T PAY

On May 18, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Benefits cliff edge for carers means work doesn’t pay. That’s a fairly dramatic headline – and we didn’t write it. In fact it was composed by ‘The Work and Pensions Committee’. ‘The Work and Pensions Committee’ …

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WHEN MARTYN SIBLEY MET SAMANTA BULLOCK

On May 16, 2018 By Disability Talk In News, Featured

By Martyn Sibley Do you get a buzz from buying new clothes? Or indeed feel great about yourself after having a haircut? I think it’s safe to say we all do. In the past I’d …

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MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 2018

On May 15, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Wednesday 16th May – Tuesday 22nd May 2018 Founded in 2001, Mental Health Week is a UK event supported by the Mental Health Foundation. The aim of the week is to educate the public about …

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LET’S SCRAP PRESCRIPTION CHARGES FOR THE LONG TERM ILL

On May 11, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

The ‘Prescription Charges Coalition’ needs your help! They need your help to convince MPs to scrap prescription charges for everyone in England who suffers from a long-term condition. They want you to email your MP …

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