Daisy-May Demetre .. truly a model of inspiration Born with a rare bone defect, Daisy-May has overcome her disability with total courage and enthusiasm to make her way into the incredibly competitive world of modelling. …
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TEA & TALK FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Tea & Talk is the ‘Mental Health Foundation’s’ flagship fundraiser and marks World Mental Health Day on 10th October. Since its conception in 2009, Tea & Talk has had thousands of sign ups and raised over £150,000 for …
Continue readingMENTAL HEALTH SUFFERERS GET BLUE-BADGE PARKING PERMITS
The Blue Badge Scheme has been extended to people with mental health conditions. It represents the biggest overhaul of disabled parking in 40 years. The new rules will extend the badges to those who will suffer “considerable …
Continue readingTHE QUIET HOUR AT MORRISONS
Morrisons supermarket are introducing a ‘quiet hour’ to show their support for the National Autistic Society. It is felt that adults who are autistic, or those who have autistic children, can find shopping in a busy …
Continue readingTODAY TWO CHILDREN SAW MY ARM AND THEY WERE TERRIFIED!
“Today two children saw my arm and were terrified. They hid their faces into their mum.” Melissa Johns – Actress “One was on the verge of tears. They didn’t understand because they don’t see disability …
Continue readingHATE CRIME – THE RESPONSE FROM THE POLICE
A report has been issued by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services and sets out findings and makes recommendations aimed at improving policing practice and the service to victims. The Inspectorate found many …
Continue readingRUNNING FOR MY MENTAL HEALTH
The Mental Health Foundation has hosted Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) since 2001. The purpose of their annual campaign is to highlight and promote a universal public mental health message and a call for change. This year’s MHAW focussed on …
Continue readingABILITY STREET – VIDEO VISIONS
Jonathan Morris has been working on his Youtube channel for almost a year now, although it has changed a lot since its creation. His original vision was to create videos on products that might help disabled …
Continue readingCLOTHING SOLUTIONS – A CHARITY PROVIDING A BRILLIANT AND UNIQUE SERVICE FOR DISABLED PEOPLE
Clothing Solutions for Disabled People is a charity providing a unique clothing service for learning and physically disabled children and adults. They assist disabled people, their families and carers in Yorkshire. The service offers solutions to …
Continue readingTHE DISABILITY ROAD MAP – ALISON SCHOFIELD’S PERSONAL JOURNEY
Alison Schofield decided to live independently over two years ago. She now tells us how moving to her own accessible flat and losing her 10 year career has empowered her to help others. This is …
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