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WHY DO PEOPLE WEAR A BLUE FLOWER DEMENTIA BADGE?

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

From the ‘Alzheimer’s Society’ Why do people wear a blue flower dementia badge? A forget-me-not is a small blue flower that represents remembrance. It has long been associated with dementia and there are several different …

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LONG COVID AND ILLNESS DRIVES 400,000 MORE PEOPLE FROM THE WORKFORCE

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

Long Covid and illness drives 400,000 more people from the workforce A new Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) report warns that deep health inequalities and ineffective policies mean people are living shorter lives, with more years …

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NEW HOMES – BUT NOT FOR WHEELCHAIR USERS

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

New homes – but not for wheelchair users DR UK is seeking clarification from Homes England after it announced it will spend £15 million on building 1,000 homes over the next five years across Dorset, Hampshire and …

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I’M NOT THE PROBLEM, SOCIETY IS THE PROBLEM

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

From Elin Williams .. at my Blurred World I’M NOT THE PROBLEM, SOCIETY IS THE PROBLEM Elin For years, I’ve been told that I need to be fixed. Pity has fallen around me like confetti, …

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WHY IS ASTHMA WORSE FOR WOMEN? POPPY’S STORY

On May 3, 2022 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

From the ‘Asthma + Lung UK’ More women than men have asthma. They experience more hospital visits, more asthma attacks and are more likely to die from them. Why is this? Pollen and air pollution …

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LIFE INSURANCE SUPPORTING CAUDWELL LYMECO

On April 30, 2022 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

INSURANCES WITH A CAUSE Life Insurance Proud to be supporting Caudwell LymeCo. On average £153 will be donated for every policy purchased** Essential Insurance – Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover & Income Protection. Cover from under £10 per …

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PREVENTION MATTERS: BEN’S STORY

On April 28, 2022 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Content warning: This article discusses suicide From the ‘Mental Health Foundation’ We at the Mental Health Foundation hear from so many people about their experiences with mental health. Sometimes what we hear sadly reflects the …

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OUT OF THE ORDINARY WAYS TO SUPPORT CRISIS

On April 26, 2022 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

There are many ways that someone can get involved with the work of Crisis and support our mission to end homelessness. Some of them are out of the ordinary and you might not realise what …

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RIDE LONDON’S BIGGEST CYCLING EVENT

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

From ‘Family Fund’ RideLondon is here Be part of the biggest cycling event this May Still interested in RideLondon? The world’s greatest festival of cycling – returns on Sunday 29 May 2022, and you could be a part of …

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DON’T FORGET MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK

On April 20, 2022 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

From the ‘Mental Health Foundation’ We can’t believe we’re only four weeks away from Mental Health Awareness Week. The theme for the week this year is ‘loneliness,’ and we will be exploring the experience of loneliness, …

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