EILEEN GRUBBA Hello amazing humans! “Thank you, to all of you, who have been supportive through decades of work to create acceptance and opportunities for artists with disabilities in entertainment. Please watch our 5 minute …
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FILMMAKER BUD ROYAL ON THE UNDEAD AND MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
From ‘Close-up Culture’ Filmmaker Bud Rebel stops by on Close-Up Culture to talk about his latest film, how he broke into the industry, mental health awareness, and more. Hi Bud, welcome to Close-Up Culture. What was your …
Continue readingPUBLIC SATISFACTION WITH SOCIAL CARE HITS NEW LOW
British Social Attitudes survey: Public satisfaction with social care hits new low New findings from the British Social Attitudes survey, published by the Nuffield Trust and The King’s Fund, show that public satisfaction with social …
Continue readingARE PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA ELIGIBLE FOR A BLUE BADGE?
How to apply for a Blue Badge for a person with dementia We explain the criteria for a Blue Badge in England and how it may apply to a person with dementia. This may be …
Continue readingBILLS STORY: “SOMEONE WHO’S DYING OF DEMENTIA DOES SO OVER AND OVER AGAIN”
Bill Wilson and his wife Jo had been together for 50 years when she was diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia with Alzheimer’s disease in June 2020 at the age of 66. They lived in Newcastle together …
Continue readingMIGRAINE AWARENESS IN PARLIAMENT
On 20 March for the first time in over 60 years, MPs held a dedicated debate on the often-debilitating impact migraine has on people and about the support they need. This is something that we …
Continue readingHOMELESS PEOPLE SHOULD NOT BE ARRESTED IF THEY SMELL
Can you believe our headline? Currently, more than 300,000 people are homeless on any given night in Britain. It’s unacceptable for any of us to be forced into homelessness. Homelessness is much more than ‘rooflessness’ …
Continue readingBEVERN TRUST’S GALA DINNER
We are delighted to share the highlights of our recent Gala dinner and auction, an evening that epitomised the spirit of community, generosity and goodwill. At the helm of the dinner’s festivities our patron Natasha Kaplinsky hosted and engaged …
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An April break at Revitalise is the perfect way to make the most of the longer days and a spot of sun that spring brings along. From our Spring Youth Party to Museums and Galleries, …
Continue readingCARERS ALLOWANCE! MPs DISCUSS THIS BENEFIT!
Work and Pensions Committee Oral evidence: Carer’s Allowance, HC 591 Wednesday 6 March 2024 Ordered by the House of Commons to be published on 6 March 2024. Watch the meeting Members present: Sir Stephen Timms (Chair); Debbie Abrahams; Shaun Bailey; Siobhan …
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