From the ‘British Lung Foundation’ Like we’ve all come together to fight COVID-19, we now need to come together to fight another invisible threat – air pollution. Using our simple tool, email your MP and …
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ABI STEVENS LAUNCHES HER PROJECT TO EMPOWER THE CHRONICALLY ILL
Cambridge artist, Abi Stevens, launches a project to empower the chronically ill Illustrator Abi Stevens, 31, is creating enamel pins for various chronic illnesses. ‘Chronic Warrior’ enamel pin The pins will help raise awareness and …
Continue readingJO’S CERVICAL CANCER TRUST: MAKING SENSE OF THE NEW NORMAL
From ‘Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust’ We’re all getting used to a ‘new normal’ at the moment as we venture out of lockdown… even if that is changing quickly! Cervical screening (smear tests), colposcopy and all …
Continue readingFROM THE ‘BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATION’ – SHOULD I WEAR A FACE COVERING?
From the ‘British Lung Foundation’ “You’ve probably heard a lot recently about face coverings and how from today, Friday 24 July, in England, you’ll need to wear one in shops. This guidance is already in …
Continue readingWE ARE UNDEFEATABLE!
From the ‘British Lung Foundation’ “As part of the ‘We are Undefeatable’ campaign we want to inspire and support everyone with a long-term health condition to be more active.” “Whether you’re shielding, self-isolating or social …
Continue readingHAS LOCKDOWN WORSENED THE EFFECTS OF DEMENTIA?
Deaths linked to dementia are continuing to rise, as charity workers warn that coronavirus has had a knock-on-effect on people with the condition. Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are the most common pre-existing conditions in the …
Continue readingLET’S BRIGHTEN UP 2020
From ‘Young Minds’ Let’s come together for#HelloYellow “At a time when it’s needed most, let’s come together for #HelloYellow on Friday 9th October and join thousands of others in wearing yellow for World mental Health Day and …
Continue readingMENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION: THRIVING WITH NATURE
From the ‘Mental Health Foundation’ “I am writing because we are launching a new guidebook which explores the relationship between nature, wellbeing and mental health. The ‘Mental Health Foundation’ is proud to have joined forces …
Continue readingRUTH PATTERSON: LEAD SINGER OF HOLY MOLY & THE CRACKERS TALKS TO US ABOUT ‘KEEPING HER HEAD ABOVE WATER’
Ruth Patterson is the lead singer of ‘Holy Moly & The Crackers’ She has spoken exclusively to Disability Talk about her mental and physical health issues. We asked Ruth a number of questions about …
Continue readingAN OPEN LETTER TO THE WORK AND PENSIONS SECRETARY, COPIED TO THE CHANCELLOR, REGARDING THE LEVEL OF CARER’S ALLOWANCE
An open letter from Helen Walker (CEO of Carers UK) and 91 other charities The Rt. Hon. Therese Coffee MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Department for Work and Pensions, …
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