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From the Alzhiemer’s Society Janet’s story: ‘People with dementia have been the last to be considered in this pandemic’  Janet moved in with her mum, Dorothy, who has mixed dementia, to become her sole carer. …

From Martyn Sibley The days and weeks and months are passing quicker than ever. While I’m desperately missing work events and accessible tourism projects, lockdown certainly hasn’t left me bored! Purple Goat passed its 6 …

FROM DISABILITY RIGHTS UK Shielders told to shield – but only up to a point A second lockdown is now running from 5 November to 2 December. New guidance has been issued to shielders, but falls …

Remodelling fashion to capture the ‘purple pound’ Several brands have used models of differing abilities in their campaigns over the last 12 months. To coincide with Purple Tuesday on 3 November, Drapers examines whether the …

By Eileen Grubba When we are in real trouble, who do we turn to? As kids, perhaps we turn to parents and teachers. As adults, we turn to mentors, elders, veterans and experts in the …

Justin Tomlinson MP is one of our 12 Judges for our “My Disabled World” Poetry Competition. He sits on our panel with Stuart Bensusan; Marsha de Cordova MP; Jeff Dodds; Vicky Foxcroft MP; Dame Evelyn …