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RUTH PATTERSON: LEAD SINGER OF HOLY MOLY & THE CRACKERS TALKS TO US ABOUT ‘KEEPING HER HEAD ABOVE WATER’

On July 7, 2020 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Ruth Patterson is the lead singer of ‘Holy Moly & The Crackers’ She has spoken exclusively to Disability Talk about her mental and physical health issues.   We asked Ruth a number of questions about …

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AN OPEN LETTER TO THE WORK AND PENSIONS SECRETARY, COPIED TO THE CHANCELLOR, REGARDING THE LEVEL OF CARER’S ALLOWANCE

On July 5, 2020 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

An open letter from Helen Walker (CEO of Carers UK) and 91 other charities The Rt. Hon. Therese Coffee MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions,        Department for Work and Pensions, …

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A NEW MIGRAINE LANDSCAPE

On July 3, 2020 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

From ‘The Migraine Trust’ “Time is very different during a pandemic and it’s hard to believe that we are already halfway through the year. Many good things are happening though, and here is some information …

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INFORMATION ABOUT REVERSE RETT

On July 1, 2020 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Reverse Rett has always known that their community is their strength. It is the reason that in 10 years since they began their journey they have raised an incredible £6.5 million. This has gone towards …

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RUTH PATTERSON: LEAD SINGER OF HOLY MOLY AND THE CRACKERS RELEASES ‘SINK OR SWIM’

On June 29, 2020 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

From ‘Holy Moly & the Crackers’ “Wow, its been a long time now since we’ve been touring. What a strange world we find ourselves in.” “So, BIG NEWS! Ruth, our lead singer, has launched herself …

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WE MUST THINK #BEYOND TOMORROW

On June 27, 2020 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

From ‘Young Minds’ The Covid-19 is the biggest health crisis for generations. Lockdown was a difficult but necessary step; however what happens now will have a lasting impact on young people’s mental health, for years …

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TIME TO CHANGE: A NEWSLETTER FOR EMPLOYERS

On June 25, 2020 By Disability Talk In News, Featured

From the ‘time to change’ charity A WORKING FROM HOME WELLNESS ACTION PLAN The Wellness Action Plan (WAP) is a useful tool to help us identify what keeps us well and what impacts our mental …

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EILEEN GRUBBA FOR OUTSTANDING GUEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES

On June 23, 2020 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Eileen Grubba For Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series Eileen Grubba is a Hollywood actress dedicated to fighting for Disability Inclusion in Film & TV. She is also a good friend of this website …

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CORONAVIRUS DEATH RATE TWICE AS HIGH FOR DISABLED PEOPLE IN UK

On June 21, 2020 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

The death rate from coronavirus is twice as high for people with disabilities, according to analysis by the ‘Office for National Statistics’. This group saw 200 deaths per 100,000 men and 140 deaths per 100,000 …

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AN eBOOK FOR THE SIBLINGS OF DISABLED BROTHERS AND SISTERS

On June 19, 2020 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

From the SIBS charity “As lockdown eases further, we know that many siblings continue to face significant challenges. We are here for you and your families. Remember you are not alone – stay in touch …

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