From Shelly Hodgson, Producer of the show ‘Squeezebox’ I’m Shelley Hodgson, Producer of the show Squeezebox a lived experience show by artist Hugh Malyon. Hugh is running two R and D workshops for this new iteration of …
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INSIGHTS INTO THE UK’s COST OF LIVING
From the ‘Joseph Rowntree Foundation’ Unable to escape persistent hardship: JRF’s cost of living tracker, summer 2023 JRF’s latest report shows the persistently high levels of hardship in the UK, with the numbers of low-income …
Continue readingHIGHLIGHTING THE IMPACT OF OVER-MEDICATION
From ‘FITZROY’ Now we have reduced his medication, Richard is getting on with his life Richard lives in one of our supported living services in Nottingham. We spoke to area manager Kim and service manager Nicola …
Continue readingFUTURE OF BRITAIN CONFERENCE 2023
WATCH ONLINE | 9AM TO 5PM | TUESDAY 18 JULY REGISTER NOW On 18 July the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and My Life My Say are bringing together a diverse group of British …
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A wooden plenishing hammer, a disc of pewter and nimble fingers helped blind veteran, Penny Melville-Brown, turn a basic piece of pewter metal into a simple bowl at the Mettle Studios in Sussex: www.fleurgrenier.co.uk. Add a …
Continue readingDEMENTIA & DEHYDRATION IN HOT WEATHER
Dehydration is a common challenge for older people, especially those living with dementia. Take note of these ways to support people with dementia during periods of hot weather. …
Continue readingCOLDPLAY CONCERT EXPERIENCE
From ‘Elin Williams’ (@myblurredworld) August 25th 2019, that’s when I last penned a concert experience entry here on my blog, far too long ago if you ask me so I think it’s about time for another, don’t …
Continue readingPOVERTY & CARING .. DOES OUR GOVERNMENT REALLY CARE?
There are millions of unpaid carers in the UK and a significant number of them face economic poverty. One of the reasons for this is the benefit of Carers Allowance which is set at £76.75 …
Continue readingMY THOUGHTS ON CARING – BY DONNA GILES
Thoughts on Caring by ‘Donna Giles’ This week is Carer’s Week, and many organisations and individuals are working hard to raise awareness of the reality of life as an unpaid carer. I am a Carer …
Continue readingWHAT ARE YOU DOING ON THE 12TH JULY?
From ‘The Carer’ ‘The Carer’ has partnered with The Care & Occupational Therapy Show 2023 at Westpoint Arena, Exeter. 12th July 2023 The show will host an unmissable lineup of seminar and keynote speakers, expert …
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