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CHARITIES WARN OF CRISIS FOR VULNERABLE PEOPLE: AN OPEN LETTER

On February 1, 2018 By Disability Talk In News, Featured

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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1.6 MILLION PIP CLAIMS TO BE REVIEWED

On January 30, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

In 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 …

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KATIE PRICE & HER PETITION TO MAKE ONLINE ABUSE A CRIMINAL OFFENCE

On January 29, 2018 By Disability Talk In News, Featured

The 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 …

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ROUGH SLEEPERS AND MENTAL HEALTH

On January 26, 2018 By Disability Talk In News, Featured

Official 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 …

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WORKING 9 TO 5 – WHAT A WAY TO MAKE A LIVING!

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

Colin 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 …

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FIVE WAYS TO STAY HEALTHY THIS WINTER

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

THE 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 …

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A LONG AND FRUSTRATING PROCESS!

On January 21, 2018 By Disability Talk In Carrie, Featured

By 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 …

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MY NEW CHALLENGE!

On January 18, 2018 By Disability Talk In Dianne French, Featured

By 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 …

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ONLY THE LONELY

On January 17, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Yesterday, 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 …

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CARITAS – RAISING MONIES FOR CHARITIES. YOUR CHARITY? NO COSTS & NO OBLIGATIONS

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

Here 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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