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JO’S CERVICAL CANCER TRUST: MAKING SENSE OF THE NEW NORMAL

On July 26, 2020 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

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 …

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FROM THE ‘BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATION’ – SHOULD I WEAR A FACE COVERING?

On July 24, 2020 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

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 …

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WE ARE UNDEFEATABLE!

On July 20, 2020 By Disability Talk In News, Featured

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 …

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HAS LOCKDOWN WORSENED THE EFFECTS OF DEMENTIA?

On July 17, 2020 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

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 …

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LET’S BRIGHTEN UP 2020

On July 10, 2020 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

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 …

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MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION: THRIVING WITH NATURE

On July 9, 2020 By Disability Talk In News, Featured

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 …

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RUTH PATTERSON: LEAD SINGER OF HOLY MOLY & THE CRACKERS TALKS TO US ABOUT ‘KEEPING HER HEAD ABOVE WATER’

On July 7, 2020 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

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 …

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AN OPEN LETTER TO THE WORK AND PENSIONS SECRETARY, COPIED TO THE CHANCELLOR, REGARDING THE LEVEL OF CARER’S ALLOWANCE

On July 5, 2020 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

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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A NEW MIGRAINE LANDSCAPE

On July 3, 2020 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

From ‘The Migraine Trust’ “Time is very different during a pandemic and it’s hard to believe that we are already halfway through the year. Many good things are happening though, and here is some information …

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INFORMATION ABOUT REVERSE RETT

On July 1, 2020 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Reverse Rett has always known that their community is their strength. It is the reason that in 10 years since they began their journey they have raised an incredible £6.5 million. This has gone towards …

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