Since Theresa May’s 987 day tenure 29 Ministers have resigned outside of reshuffles. Fifteen ministerial positions remain vacant following the resignations concerning the indecision caused by Brexit. Theresa May, losing 29 Ministers! And one of …
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CALLING ALL CHARITIES WANTING TO RAISE FUNDS: ‘SHOPPING & GIVING’ – WE’RE NEARLY THERE!
CALLING ALL CHARITIES Having invested a considerable amount of money Disability Talk is nearing the launch stage of its shopping platform ‘Shopping & Giving’. We haven’t re-invented the wheel! – but we have created a …
Continue readingCLOSING THE DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT GAP
*Only around half of all disabled Londoners are in work *39% of disabled workers feel they are locked into their current job and would struggle to make a career change *Disabled Londoners of working age …
Continue readingHELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE NHS AND THE CARE SYSTEM
Disabled people, those living with a long-term health condition and their families now have the opportunity to help shape the future of services in England by sharing their experiences of the NHS and the care …
Continue readingDO YOU WANT HELP FOR YOUR WEDDING FROM THE UK’s MOST WELL KNOWN WEDDING PLANNER?
Little Gem TV are keen to tell the stories of brides and grooms with extra challenges such as disability or illness. They feel it’s important to show these stories and help people achieve their special …
Continue readingTHE DISABILITY PRICE TAG
The disability Price Tag is compiled by SCOPE: CLICK HERE to read their full report. The key findings from the report for disabled people were: On average disabled people face extra costs of £583 a month. On …
Continue readingTRAILBLAZERS LAUNCH NEW BODY IMAGE CAMPAIGN
Trailblazers are encouraging people to share their personal stories and experiences on body image as a new campaign is launched. They know body image affects everyone, and Muscular Dystrophy UK are delighted to be supported in this …
Continue readingA BIG BRIGHT OUTSIDE WORLD
From the Leonard Cheshire charity “It was hard finding the right sort of job, but I’ve had support.” Jonathan CLICK HERE to watch and listen to Jonathan’s story about his experience in getting a job The charity …
Continue readingEXPANSION OF BUDGETS FOR PERSONALISED HEALTH AND CARE SUPPORT ANNOUNCED
The Government has announced plans to give personal health budgets to up to 200,000 people by 2024. Wheelchair users and people who access aftercare services under the Mental Health Act will soon have a right …
Continue readingJASON GOLDBERG: PRISON BREAK – THE WORLD CHANGER SERIES
By Martyn Sibley We all feel stuck from time to time. My latest podcast guest was stuck in a body, a job and a life he didn’t want. The thing that changed everything was a …
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