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SPOTLIGHT ON BLACK HEALTH INEQUALITIES

On October 25, 2023 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Spotlight on black health inequalities       This month we look at work to tackle health inequalities, with a particular spotlight on action for and by the black community, from grassroots to system level. …

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DIRECTOR LUIS GERARD ON ‘THE WAKE’

On October 25, 2023 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

From ‘Close Up Culture’ Luis Gerard’s latest short film, The Wake, has qualified to be considered for the 96th Academy Awards. This timely short shares the story of a young deaf boy Martin (played by …

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CHANGING FACES: GROUP SUPPORT SESSIONS

On October 24, 2023 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Our group sessions below offer the chance to connect with others with a visible difference and learn practical strategies to improve your mental health. Group support sessions Our Peer Group Chat service, as the name …

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GUIDE DOGS LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO STRENGTHEN THE LAW ON PAVEMENT PARKING

On October 22, 2023 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Guide Dogs launches campaign to strengthen the law on pavement parking   Guide Dogs are calling on the Government to crack down on dangerous pavement parking. Vehicles obstructing footpaths and pathways cause huge difficulties for …

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BUSTING THE BIGGEST MYTHS ABOUT REHOMING RESCUE PETS

On October 20, 2023 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Debunking six pet rehoming myths With the RSPCA facing an uphill battle to rehome a growing number of animals in its care, the charity’s rescuers are hoping to ‘mythbust’ the most common misconceptions people have …

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MEETING THE LEUKAEMIA RESEARCH LEADERS OF TOMORROW

On October 19, 2023 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

AML treatments are often successful initially, but treatment resistance – where the cancer changes and the drugs stop working – is common. Dr Kevin Rattigan, of the University of Glasgow, will use his John Goldman Fellowship …

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THE V & A – UPCOMING WORKS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

On October 18, 2023 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Applications for V&A In.w+rds are open! Are you a writer, poet, or spoken word artist looking to develop your work and practice? The V&A is looking for 15 young people aged between 18-25 who identify as Black …

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MENTAL HEALTH IN THE MEDIA

On October 15, 2023 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Antidepressant prescriptions for teens hit 1m a year for first time. The Telegraph, Michael Searles, 12/09/23  Read the full story > Happiness of girls and young women at lowest level since 2009, shows UK poll. …

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DESTITUTION IN THE UK 2023

On October 13, 2023 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Destitution in the UK 2023 Location: Zoom webinar Date: Thursday 26 October Time: 10:30 – 12:00 The UK should be a country where everyone has the chance of a healthy, decent and secure life regardless …

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MODELS OF DIVERSITY – 15 YEARS OF CAMPAIGNING

On October 8, 2023 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

MODELS OF DIVERSITY, THE CHARITY THAT CAMPAIGNS FOR MORE DIVERSITY IN THE FASHION, BEAUTY & MEDIA INDUSTRY CELEBRATES 15 The Exhibition is a celebration of the work, photographers, models, brands and individuals who have supported …

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