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“I WANT TO RETURN THE FAITH EVERYONE HAS SHOWN IN ME”

On January 29, 2020 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

This is Nick’s story “Today I have my own flat and I’m back in contact with my family” “About seven years ago my relationship fell apart and I lost my home in High Wycombe. I …

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‘TIME TO CHANGE’ – EMPLOYER EVALUATION SURVEY

On January 27, 2020 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

From ‘Time to Change’ EMPLOYER EVALUATION SURVEY “We want to hear your thoughts about mental health in your workplace” “Lived experiences are at the heart of our campaign to end stigma and discrimination towards mental …

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THE LATEST RESEARCH INTO RAYNAUD’S SYNDROME

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

From SRUK Research into Raynaud’s syndrome has often been conducted in relation to systemic sclerosis, however it is critical to remember that it is its own condition that has the potential to be extremely detrimental …

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WORRIED BY MEMORY PROBLEMS?

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

From the Alzheimer’s Society Worried by memory problems? “Everybody forgets things from time to time. But if memory problems are affecting everyday life, it’s important to see a doctor. Whether you’re worried about your memory, …

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“I WANT TO RETURN THE FAITH EVERYONE HAS SHOWN IN ME”

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

During the winter months our thoughts increasingly turn to those who are sleeping rough. Freezing temperatures and darker evenings make people who are homeless even more vulnerable than usual. Meanwhile, the recent festive holidays have …

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DISCLOSING DISABILITY-JOB APPLICATIONS

On January 15, 2020 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

By ‘Access for Workplaces’ Applying for jobs can be a laborious process, especially as a disabled person. Many disabled people deliberate whether to disclose their disabilities on application forms, during job interviews or at work. …

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RAISE THE ROOF FOR MENTAL HEALTH IN 2020

On January 13, 2020 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

From the ‘MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION’ “To kick things off we’re celebrating the one year anniversary of MHF LIVE in February and we would love for you all to be involved!” LISTEN TO HEAR RITA ORA ENDORSE OUR …

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“SOMETHING ABOUT THIS TIME OF YEAR GIVES ME THE BLUES.”

On January 6, 2020 By Disability Talk In News, Featured

“Something about this time of year gives me the blues,” says Queen Guitarist Brian May. May, 72, said in his Instagram post that he felt the ‘colours have gone out of the world’. Adding, “Most …

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SIGHT LOSS IN THE KITCHEN: TALKING OVENS AND OTHER USEFUL DEVICES (PART ONE)

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

By Daniel Williams of ‘Visualise Training and Consultancy’ “When someone first loses their sight, one of the big worries is how to cope with preparing and cooking meals unaided in the kitchen. You may be …

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ONLY A HANDFUL OF DISABLED MPs IN OUR NEW PARLIAMENT

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

There are over 10 million disabled people in the UK people yet there are only a handful of MPs who have declared that they are disabled. Sue Bott Disability Right UK’s Sue Bott has called …

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