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
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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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 …
Continue readingTHE GLITTER PHOTOSHOOT WITH A DIFFERENCE!
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 …
Continue readingWHAT CHANCE FOR DISABLED PEOPLE WHEN A MODEL IS DEEMED TOO FAT WITH A 24.5″ WAIST?
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 …
Continue readingGET YOURSELF ACTIVE EVENT: BOOK YOUR FREE TICKETS NOW!
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 …
Continue readingNEW CARER’S GUIDE AVAILABLE NOW FREE OF CHARGE
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 …
Continue readingNO SECRET ABOUT THE VICTORIA’S SECRET PROTEST
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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