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SAY #HELLO YELLOW FOR WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

On September 14, 2021 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

From ‘Young Minds’ It’s just one month until #HelloYellow! Grab those neon shades, your banana socks and most radiant yellow jumper to show children and young people they’re not alone with their mental health. Join …

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INSURANCES WITH A CAUSE – HOME INSURANCE

On September 10, 2021 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

HOME INSURANCE THAT HELPS THE HOMELESS We are proud to announce the second of our ‘INSURANCES WITH A CAUSE’ .. and this is Household Insurance with the participating charity being BEAM. Surewise, facilitated by Disability …

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FINANCIAL INSITUTIONS FAILING DISABLED PEOPLE ON ACCESSIBILITY

On September 7, 2021 By Disability Talk In News, Featured

Financial institutions failing Disabled People on accessibility All the UK’s best known financial institutions tested by digital inclusion specialists have accessibility errors on their website homepages that are causing unnecessary hardship for disabled people. Dig …

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NEW PASSENGER ASSISTRANCE APP

On September 5, 2021 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

With thanks to Disability Rights UK & Transreport The new Passenger Assistance app, which takes the time and fuss out of requesting assistance when you want to travel, was released in May. We’ve heard of …

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THE LATEST NEWS FROM ‘SIBS’

On September 2, 2021 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

We know that many siblings continue to face significant challenges even as restrictions ease.  We are here for you and your families. Remember you are not alone. Keep in touch with us in your favourite …

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A FIFTH OF A MILLION PEOPLE WAITING FOR DOCTORS ASSESSMENTS TO DRIVE

On August 30, 2021 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

A fifth of a million people waiting for doctor assessments to drive Over 200,000 people are waiting for a doctor’s assessment to renew their driving licences. Disabled people who need transport to remain mobile are …

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AUTISM STRATEGY PUBLISHED

On August 27, 2021 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Our acknowledgements to Disability Rights UK Autism Strategy Published The Government has published a five year strategy aimed at improving the diagnosis of autism and public understanding of the condition. The strategy will be backed by £75m …

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HOW TO ADAPT YOUR HOME FOR WHEELCHAIR USE

On August 25, 2021 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

From Surewise and our own Wheelchair Insurance scheme f you are a wheelchair user, you will probably already relate to how difficult it can be to navigate the typical home in your wheelchair. From large …

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NAMED AND SHAMED – THE COMPANIES WHO FAILED TO PAY THE MINIMUM WAGE

On August 23, 2021 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Almost 140 companies, including some of the UK’s biggest household names, are being named and shamed by the Government for failing to pay their workers the minimum wage. Investigated between 2016 and 2018, the 139 …

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WHEELCHAIR INSURANCE – FROM ‘INSURANCES WITH A CAUSE’

On August 19, 2021 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Disability Talk is proud to launch a series of Insurances connected with charities that we have called: INSURANCES WITH A CAUSE. Our aim is to raise significant funds for charities whilst offering first class and competitive …

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