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JELLY DROPS SWEETS TO TACKLE DEHYDRATION IN DEMENTIA

On July 1, 2019 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Inspired by his grandmother Pat, Lewis Hornby invented bright, bite-sized sweets to tackle dehydration in people living with dementia. Alzheimer’s Society is delighted to be partnering with the team behind Jelly Drops to help bring their fantastic …

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CORRECTING DISABILITY BENEFITS WILL COST THE TAXPAYER £1 BILLION!

On June 27, 2019 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

£1 BILLION! How much of this money could have gone to disabled people suffering from austerity cuts? The Government has taken on an extra 400 staff and redeployed another 400, meaning that 1,200 people will …

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HOMELESSNESS IS NOT A CRIME: SCRAP THE VAGRANCY ACT

On June 25, 2019 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

From CRISIS Homelessness should not be a crime. But the Vagrancy Act, which goes back to 1824, makes it a crime just to sleep rough or beg in England and wales. The act does nothing …

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CRIPPLED BY THE STATE: THE IMPACT OF AUSTERITY ON DISABLED PEOPLE

On June 21, 2019 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Guardian columnist Frances Ryan, who is disabled, has written about inequality and disability rights for decades. She discusses the impact that austerity has had on those most in need. Presented by Anushka Asthana with Frances …

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IF YOU WERE PRIME MINISTER HOW WOULD YOU REMEDY THE UK’S HOMELESSNESS PROBLEM?

On June 19, 2019 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

We have asked the remaining Tory leadership candidates the following question. “If you became Prime Minister how would you remedy the UK’s homelessness problem?” We’ll publish any replies we receive The government claims rough sleeping …

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GLOBAL DISABILITY INCLUSION – WHAT’S NEW?

On June 17, 2019 By Disability Talk In News, Featured

In April, Global Disability Inclusion was named a VALUABLE 500 Expert partner and is leading the initiative in the USA. Launched at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland in January, the Valuable …

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ESA – WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO THE MONIES FOR THE 40,000 WHO HAVE ALREADY DIED?

On June 17, 2019 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

We asked the Department for Work & Pensions what has happened to the monies for the 40,000 who have died since the delays in providing ESA. This is their reply. “The Department for Work & …

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CALLING ALL FUNDRAISERS – THERE’S A NEW CODE OF FUNDRAISING

On June 14, 2019 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

There is a new code of fundraising and you can view it now: CODE OF FUNDRAISING PRACTICE HAS BEEN PUBLISHED The changes are designed to make it easier for fundraisers, charities and third party organisations …

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DISABILITY CONFIDENT – THE GOVERNMENT TALKS TO US

On June 12, 2019 By Disability Talk In News, Featured

We were keen to know how DISABILITY CONFIDENT is proving itself with Employers and Employees and asked the Government for an overview as to how the scheme was progressing. This is their answer to us …

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YOUR MIDNIGHT WALK INVITATION TO STEP BACK IN TIME

On June 10, 2019 By Disability Talk In News, Featured

From Woking & Sam Beare Hospices Board our time machine on Friday 21st June to access your inner Madonna Recommended Midnight Walk Kit: Neon colours – check Leg Warmers – check Big hair and bright …

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