From the ‘Alzheimer’s Society’ We’ve answered a variety of questions from people affected by dementia, which you may find helpful during the coronavirus outbreak. Read our responses to questions such as, ‘Where can I find …
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YOUR WORLD MIGHT HAVE CHANGED, BUT WE HAVEN’T
From ‘Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust’ “What a month it has been. We know you’ve probably had a thousand emails about these ‘uncertain times’, but it is so true and it is a lot to cope …
Continue readingCORONAVIRUS AND COVID-19: INFORMATION FROM THE BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATION
FROM THE ‘BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATION’ “Here you’ll find all our information about coronavirus and useful links for the latest updates. The new type of coranavirus which causes an illness called …
Continue readingMENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
From ‘Young Minds’ “If you’re worried about the impact of coronavirus on your mental health, or the mental health of a child or young person in your life, you are not alone. The COVID-19 pandemic …
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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 …
Continue reading8 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 …
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