Is it typical for people with dementia to sleep a lot during the day? By the Alzheimer’s Society People with dementia, especially those in the later stages, can often spend a lot of time sleeping. …
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IT’S MENTAL HEALTH WEEK FROM MONDAY 13th MAY TO SUNDAY 19th MAY
It’s less than a month away. Time To Change state that in order to help you get ready for the week and make the most of the occasion they have put together a brand new activity pack …
Continue readingSURVEY FOR EVERYONE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE OF A PERSONAL HEALTH BUDGET
NHS England has commissioned Quality Health to run this survey, closing 14 May 2019 to gather feedback about people’s experiences of personal health budgets and integrated personal budgets. The findings will be used to improve …
Continue readingDISABLED MOTORING UK’S BAYWATCH CAMPAIGN
By Disabled Motoring A common problem for many disabled motorists is not being able to park at their desired destination, especially at their local supermarket. THEIR BAYWATCH CAMPAIGN The major complaint is that the disabled …
Continue readingWATCH THE EASTERSEALS ‘DISABILITY FILM CHALLENGE’
Almost every member of the team that made this film is living with some form of disability. And Eileen Grubba, a contributor to this site, has asked if you could all share it. To watch the …
Continue readingWHY HOLD A CURRY & CHAAT?
From the Mental Health Foundation “Research shows that talking helps to protect and sustain your mental health, and how better to get the conversation flowing than while tucking into a delicious curry!”. “Curry & Chat is …
Continue reading“DON’T SEE DEMENTIA, SEE ME” – GET YOUR FREE LEAFLET
‘Don’t see dementia, see me’ Get your free resource to help support people receiving care. Provided by the ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY ‘This is me’ is a free leaflet that can be used to record important details about a …
Continue readingA BOOM IN DISABLED START-UPS
Official figures show that 28,000 self-starters have taken advantage of a government scheme. The scheme is called ‘New Enterprise Allowance’ – CLICK HERE for more information The entrepreneurs have each received mentoring and funding of up to …
Continue readingRAISING THE ROOF FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS!
On behalf of the Mental Health Foundation here’s the latest update on how things are going with their community music fundraiser MHF Live.” “Since launching in February this year, our supporters have hosted their own diverse music …
Continue readingVOTE FOR PENNY: BUT IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT HER
By Penny Melville-Brown “You might remember me from my Baking Blind adventures. Cooking around the world. I’ve also been running my business, Disability Dynamics since I left the Royal Navy in 1999 after losing my sight. The …
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