Rupan spent over 20 years locked in a secure unit, completely isolated from the rest of the world. When we met Rupan, he was living in a prison-like secure unit, segregated from everyone. He showed …
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DWP ‘SHAMBLES’ HAS LEFT PENSIONERS £500 MILLION OUT OF POCKET
The Government has identified state pensions underpayments worth almost £500 million caused by the DWP (Department of Work & Pensions) incompetence. The number of people affected may rise to 170,000 with a total of £835 …
Continue readingOUR PARTNERSHIP WITH SLATER+GORDON TO HELP YOU WITH YOUR LEGAL PROBLEMS
We are proud to partner with Disability Talk and National Carers Voice to offer expert legal advice tailored to the needs of those who need it most. Navigating through legal processes can present unique challenges, …
Continue readingA WORLD WITHOUT LIMITS FOR PEOPLE WITH EPILEPSY
Take a look at our new strategy for 2024 – 2030 Earlier this year, we asked you to tell us about your experiences of epilepsy through the Let’s Talk About Epilepsy survey, and 5,000 of …
Continue readingCARERS SCOTLAND PUBLISH 2023 STATE OF CARING RESEARCH
Carers Scotland published new research on Carers Rights Day 2023, called “State of Caring 2023: A health and social care crisis for unpaid carers in Scotland”. The report focuses on health of carers and support …
Continue readingTHE DEMENTIA DIAGNOSIS POSTCODE LOTTERY
Take us seriously – getting a dementia diagnosis shouldn’t depend on where you live Content warning – mentions suicidal feelings. If you need support you can call Samaritans for free on 116 123. The …
Continue readingSTAY STRONG AS YOU GET OLDER
For many people, retirement marks a time of new beginnings – more time with family, new hobbies, greater opportunities to travel. But it can also be a time for finding new ways to maintain or …
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Timothy West shares the story of life with wife Pru after her dementia diagnosis Actor Timothy West discusses wife Prunella Scales’ dementia diagnosis and how theatre still plays an important role in their relationship. Actors Timothy …
Continue readingCHANGING FACES: HERE ARE SOME OF THE RESULTS TO THEIR RECENT SURVEY
Thank you so much to everyone who completed our recent survey. Here are some of the results, which we thought you’d be interested to see. What are you interested in? What matters most to you …
Continue readingLEGAL SERVICES FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITIES
When you’re living with a disability, or have a disabled loved one, you can encounter unique legal needs that many people won’t ever experience. Navigating through legal processes can be daunting and confusing, and it …
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