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From ‘Holy Moly & the Crackers’ “Wow, its been a long time now since we’ve been touring. What a strange world we find ourselves in.” “So, BIG NEWS! Ruth, our lead singer, has launched herself …

From ‘Young Minds’ The Covid-19 is the biggest health crisis for generations. Lockdown was a difficult but necessary step; however what happens now will have a lasting impact on young people’s mental health, for years …

From the ‘time to change’ charity A WORKING FROM HOME WELLNESS ACTION PLAN The Wellness Action Plan (WAP) is a useful tool to help us identify what keeps us well and what impacts our mental …

Eileen Grubba For Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series Eileen Grubba is a Hollywood actress dedicated to fighting for Disability Inclusion in Film & TV. She is also a good friend of this website …

The death rate from coronavirus is twice as high for people with disabilities, according to analysis by the ‘Office for National Statistics’. This group saw 200 deaths per 100,000 men and 140 deaths per 100,000 …

From the SIBS charity “As lockdown eases further, we know that many siblings continue to face significant challenges. We are here for you and your families. Remember you are not alone – stay in touch …

DISABLED LIVES MATTER We believe that ‘Disabled Lives Matter’. 20% of the UK’s population is disabled and sometimes they feel they’re the forgotten minority. Could this be true? Is it true? HAVE YOUR SAY AND …

From the ‘British Lung Foundation’ Since the shielding regime has been eased for people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, people can now, if they wish, go outside for the first time in months (Scotland’s …

From the ‘Alzheimer’s Society’ During the coronavirus pandemic, we have information and advice for people living with dementia and those supporting them – either in the same household or from a distance. Read our guidance …

Disabled people ‘forgotten by Government’ as ‘perfect storm’ puts vital services on the brink. So says the Disability Charity Consortium (DCC). Disability Charity Consortium members say the UK’s 14 million people are being ‘forgotten by …