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Producer and Director Richard Butchins from Hardcash Productions is making a documentary for BBC2 on disability hate crime. He is looking for strong case studies of people who would be willing to talk on camera …

Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May) is fast approaching and the theme this year is kindness. From the ‘Mental Health Foundation’.   “We have a brand new challenge launching this May called ‘Take Action, Get …

From ‘Asthma UK’ We’re all staying indoors more than usual at the moment, so we might not be getting as much natural sunlight as our bodies normally get. You might have heard some coverage on …

From ‘The Migraine Trust’ CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY We are amazed at how resilient our migraine community has been during these difficult times. Despite the stress and problems caused by the pandemic, which has had a …

We asked Vicky Foxcroft MP (Shadow Minister for Disabled People) a number of questions. Here are her answers and her thoughts. Vicky Foxcroft MP – Shadow Minister for Disabled People Here are Vicky Foxcroft’s answers …

From Martyn Sibley at ‘Disability Horizons’ “Martyn Sibley here from Disability Horizons with an amazing case study that will make you think twice when it comes to what you think is possible for success with …

The daily record produced by government of the number of people dying due to coronavirus, used to only cover deaths in hospital. This is about to change as the figures are now becoming available – …

From the ‘Alzheimer’s Society’ Alex’s dad, was diagnosed with early onset dementia eight years ago at the age of 60. Alex helps care for her dad alongside her mum and two siblings, but the family …

From ‘Asthma UK’ Asthma Uk, like so many charities, has been hugely impacted by the cancellation of thousands of fundraising events due to COVID-19. In response, the organisers of the biggest mass participation sports events …

From the ‘British Lung Foundation’ During these unprecedented times many of us are either self isolating or observing social distancing. Or maybe you’re like Symes who lives with COPD and you’re shielding because you may be at …