FINDINGS FROM A NEW Carers Trust survey provide evidence of a deep-rooted failure by successive UK governments to understand and meet the basic support needs of millions of people struggling to provide unpaid care for …
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RUPAN’S STORY – A LIFE TRANSFORMED
From ‘Fitzroy’ After spending 30 years in a secure unit, Rupan – at the age of 45 – is finally living in his own home, after moving into FitzRoy’s supported living service in Birmingham last …
Continue readingANGER AS GOVERNMENT REJECTS GRENFELL SAFETY PLANS
Ministers have rejected a key recommendation from the Grenfell Tower public inquiry that all disabled tenants should be given a personal evacuation plan in the event of a fire, sparking anger from survivors and disability …
Continue readingLIZZO CHANGES DEROGATORY LYRIC AFTER BACKLASH
Lizzo changes derogatory lyric after backlash Pop star Lizzo has changed the lyrics to her latest song after fans complained it used an ableist slur. Grrrls, which was released last week, originally contained a derogatory …
Continue readingBEING DISABLED AND GAY – “I’VE FACED BARRIERS”
Former Mr Gay Universe says disabled and LGBTQ+ people need support to make sure they reach their full potential. “I am gay, disabled and from the valleys – of course I’ve faced barriers.” Paul Davies …
Continue readingWENDY CHAMBERLAIN MP TO PRESENT LANDMARK UNPAID CARERS BILL
North East Fife MP Wendy Chamberlain has presented a bill to Parliament which would give unpaid carers the right to take leave from their job. Her bill, which is supported by Carers UK, will be …
Continue readingSEND US YOUR POEMS FOR THE LAUNCH OF: NATIONAL CARERS VOICE
NATIONAL CARERS VOICE – YOUR POETRY Very shortly we (www.disabilitytalk.co.uk) will be launching a new sister company – NATIONAL CARERS VOICE. Its aim is to give the UK’s 13 million unpaid carers a very loud …
Continue readingAIRLINES TOLD TO IMPROVE SUPPORT FOR DISABLED FLYERS
Airlines told to improve support for Disabled flyers The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has ordered airports to set out by next week how they will improve services and support for Disabled people following high-profile recent …
Continue readingADVICE FOR LGBTQ+ PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA
From the ‘Alzheimer’s Society LGBTQ+: Living with dementia If you are LGBTQ+ and have dementia, these pages are for you. They have information and advice about how to live well with dementia. You are here: LGBTQ+: Living with …
Continue readingSTEVE’S HIKING JOURNEY
“Hiking, it’s in the blood” As an avid hiker, Steve has led walking groups for the last twenty years and climbed the highest peaks in forty countries. However, in February 2021 Steve was diagnosed with chronic …
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