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THE DISABILITY PRICE TAG

On March 23, 2019 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

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 …

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TRAILBLAZERS LAUNCH NEW BODY IMAGE CAMPAIGN

On March 13, 2019 By Disability Talk In News, Featured

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 …

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A BIG BRIGHT OUTSIDE WORLD

On March 11, 2019 By Disability Talk In News, Featured

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 …

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EXPANSION OF BUDGETS FOR PERSONALISED HEALTH AND CARE SUPPORT ANNOUNCED

On March 7, 2019 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

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 …

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JASON GOLDBERG: PRISON BREAK – THE WORLD CHANGER SERIES

On March 3, 2019 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

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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THE GLITTER PHOTOSHOOT WITH A DIFFERENCE!

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

On a cold winter’s day Sylvia Mac brought together 6 ladies to take part in a collaboration with ‘Go Get Glitter’ brand who globally attend festivals to share their their glitter work and creations. Sylvia …

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WHAT CHANCE FOR DISABLED PEOPLE WHEN A MODEL IS DEEMED TOO FAT WITH A 24.5″ WAIST?

On February 23, 2019 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

British Chanel and Burberry model, Edie Campbell, 28, who has a 24.5″ waist, is told she is ‘too fat’ to open a show at the Milan Fashion Week. An insult she laughed off by sharing a …

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GET YOURSELF ACTIVE EVENT: BOOK YOUR FREE TICKETS NOW!

On February 22, 2019 By Disability Talk In News, Featured

Get Yourself Active invites you to its event ‘Disabled people taking a lead in the changing landscape of health, wellbeing and personalised care: a new approach to promoting physical activity’. The event will discuss new evidence about how …

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NEW CARER’S GUIDE AVAILABLE NOW FREE OF CHARGE

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

From the Alzheimer’s Society They have updated and revised their guide for people caring for someone with dementia. The new guide, which is now free, will help you to understand dementia and how to support …

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NO SECRET ABOUT THE VICTORIA’S SECRET PROTEST

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

By Sylvia Mac – founder of LOVE DISFIGURE Days after Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show paraded its models down the runway, seven women stripped down to their underwear to show the brand what true diversity looks …

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