DOES ANYONE BELIEVE WHAT POLITICIANS SAY? Do You? Or Don’t you? As we approach another General Election all the major parties will soon be publishing their Manifestos. Can we ask you a question? We believe …
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IN CELEBRATION OF WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
In honour of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, The Caring Family Foundation is proudly reaffirming our commitment to fostering a world in which every woman can thrive. We are …
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Everyone has a story. Of all these stories, ones from carers are especially powerful. Carers Together will be running an information campaign where we want to hear your voice on a wide range of themes …
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FROM ‘YOUNG MINDS’ A few days ago, our Young Activists headed to 10 Downing Street. Paddy and Stefano hand-delivered the open letter they wrote with fellow activists Nicole and Jess, and were joined by Dr …
Continue readingIS IT OK TO LIE TO SOMEONE WITH DEMENTIA?
A person with dementia might ask questions that are difficult to answer truthfully without causing distress. Read our advice on why the person might be asking these questions and how to respond in situations where …
Continue readingPUBLIC LOOS ARE A NECESSITY – SO WHY ARE THERE SO FEW?
Dr. Ellie Cannon is asking why public toilets are becoming increasingly scarce. This is what she he had to say – and she would like to hear from you if you’ve been affected by a …
Continue readingWILL THE ‘DWP’ BE ALLOWED TO LOOK INTO YOUR BANK ACCOUNT?
The parliamentary petition against greater financial surveillance powers for the DWP (below) has passed the 20,000 signatures required for the government to make a response to it. The response rebuts a claim that was never …
Continue reading‘FASTBALL’ TEST TO DETECT DEMEMTIA
A significant NIHR grant will enable researchers at Bath to develop revolutionary technology to help expand early dementia diagnosis. Through Fastball EEG, Dr George Stothart looks for subtle changes occurring in a patient’s brain waves, …
Continue readingHELP US DEMAND BETTER FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY LEUKAEMIA
Help us demand better for those affected by leukaemia My name is Georgia and I am thrilled to have recently joined Leukaemia UK as the new Head of Policy and Advocacy. In my short time …
Continue readingHOMELESS: YOU COULD BE FINED UPTO £2,500!!
Tell your MP: None of us should be criminalised for being homelessThe UK Government is trying to pass new laws that would criminalise sleeping on the streets with a fine up to £2,500. We can’t …
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