An open letter from Chris Askew (Diabetes UK) and Caroline Abrahams (AGE UK) “In England alone, at least 15 million people of all ages regularly depend on ready access to good health and care services …
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An open letter from Chris Askew (Diabetes UK) and Caroline Abrahams (AGE UK) “In England alone, at least 15 million people of all ages regularly depend on ready access to good health and care services …
Continue readingIn an about turn Ministers have decided to review 1.6 million disability benefit claims after dropping their challenge to a High Court ruling. Esther McVey – Work and Pensions Secretary Esther McVey, the new work …
Continue readingThe Petitions Committee is investigating online abuse and the experiences of disabled people after a petition started by Katie Price achieved more than 220,000 signatures. Katie said, “Trolling is a major problem in this day …
Continue readingOfficial figures just issued show, that on a typical night in England, people sleeping rough have increased 15% in a year. The Government has stated that it aims to halve rough sleeping by 2022 and …
Continue readingColin is a star of a FITZROY video, has worked at his local McDonalds for 15 years, and loves every minute of it. “My job is great, it is fun being part of a team …
Continue readingTHE FOLLOWING IS GUIDANCE PROVIDED BY THE NHS Banish Winter Tiredness Many people feel tired and sluggish during winter. This is due to the lack of sunlight, which disrupts our sleep and waking cycles. Here are …
Continue readingBy Carrie Aimes – www.lifeontheslowlane.co.uk WHY I NEED A CEILING HOIST – I am 29 and completely non-ambulant due to Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy. Being rather petite, I have always been manually transferred (yes, lifted …
Continue readingBy Diane French I moved roles in January and have taken on the role of CEO at RESIDE HOUSING – a charitable registered housing provider which only provides housing to those with support needs through …
Continue readingYesterday, Tracey Crouch MP, was appointed to help tackle the loneliness suffered by an estimated nine million adults. Tracey Crouch MP Born in 1975, Tracey grew up and was educated in Kent. In 2015, Tracey …
Continue readingHere at ‘Disability Talk’ we have spent the best part of the last 18 months creating, developing – and now launching CARITAS. A brand new way for charities (small, medium and large) to raise significant …
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