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CELEBRATING WORLD AUTISM ACCEPTANCE WEEK

On April 4, 2023 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Celebrating World Autism Acceptance Week with Love4Life Trustee Hollie “Many times throughout our lives we have felt invisible. Sometimes we have hidden or cut ourselves off to keep safe. Sometimes we have been ignored and …

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LEONARD CHESHIRE – OUR VERDICT TO THE SPRING BUDGET

On April 3, 2023 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Our verdict to the Spring Budget After a challenging winter, disabled people across the UK were looking for some early spring optimism from the latest Budget. We had some shoots of good news. But the …

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RISHI SUNAK: MULTI-MILLIONAIRE – MOVING THE HOMELESS OUT OF THE WAY!

On April 1, 2023 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

It’s not a good look is it Prime Minister? UK prime minister Rishi Sunak has announced plans to give police and councils new ‘tools’ to combat so-called anti-social behaviour. This includes increasing their powers to …

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MY IMPAIRMENT IS NOT A TRAGEDY

On March 30, 2023 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

From Elin Williams @myblurredworld MY IMPAIRMENT IS NOT A TRAGEDY There comes a time after a substantial blogging break where I yearn to write again; fleeting moments in the week see me returning to the …

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VISITING A FOOD BANK

On March 29, 2023 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

From the ‘Trussell Trust’ Visiting a food bank might seem daunting, but you’ll get a warm welcome in a safe environment, a listening ear from trained volunteers, and a food parcel. Meeting your needs To …

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ACADEMY FOR DISABLED JOURNALISTS

On March 27, 2023 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

We are launching our search for the next cohort of disabled students to study for the Certificate in Foundation Journalism with our Academy for Disabled Journalists, this is now our 4th year. Closing date for …

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FITZROY – OUR FIRST EVER CARE HOME WELCOMES TWO LIFE LONG FRIENDS

On March 25, 2023 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

At every step of someone’s journey at FitzRoy, our staff are there to offer support and guidance, always putting the people we support first. Donec was our first ever care home, opened by our founder …

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AS AN UNPAID CARER – WHAT THE BUDGET MEANS FOR ME

On March 24, 2023 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

From ‘Donna Giles’ Recently, the Chancellor once again, stood up to tell the Country how the Government intends to spend (and save) the money it controls. I am not a politician nor a policy expert, …

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CHARITIES FACE UNCERTAIN MONTHS AHEAD

On March 23, 2023 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Charities have been a lifeline to millions this winter – providing food, warmth and support for the vulnerable. The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) surveyed more than 1,300 organisations across the UK over the previous four …

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LIVING WITH CEREBRAL PALSY

On March 22, 2023 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

‘Living with Cerebral Palsy’ .. by Donna Giles March is Cerebral Palsy (CP) Awareness Month, dedicated to raising the profile of the 17 million people diagnosed with CP around the world. Cerebral palsy is more …

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