DISABLED LIVES MATTER We believe that ‘Disabled Lives Matter’. 20% of the UK’s population is disabled and sometimes they feel they’re the forgotten minority. Could this be true? Is it true? HAVE YOUR SAY AND …
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DISABLED LIVES MATTER We believe that ‘Disabled Lives Matter’. 20% of the UK’s population is disabled and sometimes they feel they’re the forgotten minority. Could this be true? Is it true? HAVE YOUR SAY AND …
Continue readingFrom the ‘British Lung Foundation’ Since the shielding regime has been eased for people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, people can now, if they wish, go outside for the first time in months (Scotland’s …
Continue readingFrom the ‘Alzheimer’s Society’ During the coronavirus pandemic, we have information and advice for people living with dementia and those supporting them – either in the same household or from a distance. Read our guidance …
Continue readingDisabled people ‘forgotten by Government’ as ‘perfect storm’ puts vital services on the brink. So says the Disability Charity Consortium (DCC). Disability Charity Consortium members say the UK’s 14 million people are being ‘forgotten by …
Continue readingFrom Vicky Foxcroft MP “I became Shadow Minister for Disabled people a few weeks into the COVID-19 crisis, having already been made aware of some of the problems disabled people were facing through my constituency …
Continue readingA few days ago marked the the start of Scleroderma Awareness Month – every year SRUK use this month to raise awareness of scleroderma, to help people understand the symptoms to look out for and …
Continue readingFrom the ‘Leonard Cheshire’ charity “In the past few weeks the government has begun to lift instructions on rail travel. While you’re encouraged to limit travel and avoid public transport where possible, essential travel by …
Continue readingFrom ‘Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust’ It goes without saying that coronavirus has changed life for everybody in one way or another. However, one thing that remains the same is Cervical Screening Awareness Week and its huge importance. …
Continue readingThe Parent Carer Foundation is a group of Parents and Carers who have children and young people with various disabilities. They have joined together so that they can provide a united voice that local services …
Continue readingFrom The British Lung Foundation “If you’re anything like us then you’re always on the lookout for new things to read at the moment. So, we’ve brought together some interesting health and wellbeing content in …
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