Here is a list of Carers and Disability Benefits from the UK Government Apply for communication support at a job interview if you have a disability or health condition (Access to Work) Attendance Allowance Become …
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COVID-19 VACCINE AND THE TOP 4 PRIORITY GROUPS
From ‘The British Lung Foundation We know the COVID-19 vaccine is on most people’s minds at the moment, with the UK rollout underway. If you’re clinically extremely vulnerable but aged under 70, you should be receiving a …
Continue readingREFORMING THE MENTAL HEALTH ACT
Changes that the Government wants to make to a law called the Mental Health Act Please tell us what you think of the changes Consultation description In 2017 the government asked for an independent review …
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From ‘time to change’ As we enter a new year and a new lockdown, now’s a great time to check in with the people around you. We know that these changes can be difficult for …
Continue readingFREE DEMENTIA ACTIVITY HANDBOOK FOR CARERS
From the ‘Alzheimer’s Society’ The activities handbook: Supporting someone with dementia to stay active and involved. Taking part in activities, including everyday tasks, can have powerful benefits for the physical and mental well being of …
Continue readingNEW DISABILITY AND ACCESS AMBASSADORS WANTED
New Disability and Access Ambassadors to support rights of disabled consumers. The Cabinet Office, on behalf of the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, is seeking fourteen new Disability and Access Ambassadors to help …
Continue readingREADING YOUR POEMS FOR THE CHARITIES
Our Hollywood actress, Eileen Grubba, has kindly agreed to read all the poems on behalf of the winning poet’s chosen charities. Her readings can be used on the charity’s own social media accounts and we …
Continue readingWINTER WELL BEING IF YOU HAVE ASTHMA
Caroline Fredericks is Asthma UK’s Respiratory Nurse Specialist Co-Lead and talks to us about why we should all be taking care of ourselves this winter, especially if you have asthma. This year’s been so …
Continue readingHAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE ‘MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION’
From the ‘Mental Health Foundation’ The past 12 months have been like no other in living memory. And after all we’ve been through, there is a real need to take a compassionate look at self-development …
Continue readingHOLLYWOOD ACTRESS READS YOUR POEMS
Hollywood Actress, Eileen Grubba, will read YOUR winning poem from our “My Disabled World” poetry competition on behalf of their chosen charity. They (your nominated charity) can then use this YouTube presentation to promote their …
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