The Lifespan Learning and Sleep Lab at ‘University College London’ is conducting a study looking at pain and sleep management in adults living with chronic pain (18+). The first part of the study consists of a 20 …
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8 THINGS TO BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY DURING SELF-ISOLATION – BROUGHT TO YOU BY DISABILITY HORIZONS
Brought to you by Disability Horizons 8 things to brighten your day while self-isolating Martyn Sibley on BBC News discussing self isolation for disabled people Crip Camp: a documentary that celebrates the disability revolution Tokyo 2020 Paralympics postponed …
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From Lora at Leonard Cheshire “International Women’s day on 8th March was a great opportunity to celebrate the incredible women Leonard Cheshire work with in the UK and Internationally.” “As well as campaigning, we work …
Continue readingGOVERNMENT TALKING TO CHARITY LEADERS ABOUT SUPPORT TO DEAL WITH COVID-19 IMPACT
The Government has said it will look at what more can be done to support charities affected by coronavirus. It has come under increasing pressure to provide-specific support for charities that have warned they stand …
Continue readingFINDING ACCEPTANCE THROUGH MUSIC
By Elin Williams .. Award winning blogger of ‘My Blurred World’ “As I stood in between two of my best friends, music stretched to every corner of the arena, every single person singing along to …
Continue readingCHARITIES SAY BUDGET WAS ‘UNDERWHELMING’ AND MISSED OPPORTUNITIES TO DEAL WITH ISSUES
Charities have broadly welcomed measures to deal with coronavirus announced in the budget, but said the government missed opportunities to deal with other important issues. Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak, who became …
Continue readingCORONAVIRUS: INFORMATION FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY DEMENTIA
From the ‘Alzheimer’s Society Find out more about the coronavirus and how to protect yourself and others. “If you’re living with dementia or caring with someone with the condition, you may be worried about coronavirus. …
Continue readingDWP SAYS IT IS ‘SHOCKED’ BY ITS OWN DISABILITY TRIBUNAL RECORD
The Department for Work and Pensions has lost more employment tribunals for disability discrimination than any other employer in Britain since 2016. BBC Panorama found the DWP lost 17 of 134 claims of discrimination against …
Continue readingFOR A RELATIVELY MODEST SUM OF MONEY, WE THINK WE CAN FIND A SOLUTION TO SOLVE A MAJOR CARE CRISIS PROBLEM
We are talking with Government .. but it’s difficult getting responses. We wont give up however as we believe we could put in place a solution to a major care problem. THE PROBLEM There are …
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Not all homelessness is visible “The security of a home is where we all build our hopes and dreams for the future. Yet for thousands of people, we’re not meeting this basic human need. Our recent …
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