In a speech that seemed to contradict Prime Minister Theresa May Esther McVey told the BBC that some people will lose money. She stated,” I’ve made tough decisions. Some people will be worse off. Under …
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DISSERTATION RESEARCH – HELPING KATE
Kate Yellowees is a University student at the University of Glasgow and would like your help. She is a 4th year student studying for her honours degree in Geography. University of Glasgow Kate has asked …
Continue reading‘MOVING UP’ TO HOST NEXT EMPLOYMENT WEEKEND
As part of Muscular Dystrophy UK’s work experience project, Moving Up, Trailblazers are hosting another Employability Weekend. The fully funded weekend conference will take place on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of November 2018. Free rooms …
Continue readingPRO-ACTIVE WARRIORS – (EVEN ON A SUNDAY!)
By Dawn Grabowski How I spent my Sunday? Hint: it was NOT my average Sunday by any means. Usually I’m sleeping in, or listening to a horoscope and meditation, spending several hours in my pyjamas. …
Continue readingTHE CASE FOR SCRAPPING PRESCRIPTION CHARGES FOR LONG-TERM CONDITIONS
Research by the York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) has found that scrapping prescription charges for people with two long-term conditions – Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s Disease and Ulceratve Colitis) and Parkinson’s would save the NHS …
Continue reading‘JAW-DROPPING’ PROFITS FROM ASSESSING DISABLED PEOPLE
An American contractor has been accused of making “jaw-dropping” profits from controversial tests that assess whether people should receive disability benefits. The firm in question is ‘Centre for Health and Disability Assessments’ which is a …
Continue readingA GREAT START TO DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH
And not only a great start to the US inspired ‘Employment Awareness Month’ but look closely at the photos .. our #ALLin Badges are on show for the very first time! In America (and we should …
Continue readingWHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH £56 BILLION?
Build more hospitals? Increase the wages of Junior Doctors and Nurses which would attract more recruits. Plough more money into education or build more affordable homes? Provide better and cheaper care for the elderly. Add …
Continue readingGOOD MORNING LA LA LAND – EILEEN GRUBBA AND #ALLin ON US TV!
This website has always been proud to be associated with Hollywood Actress Eileen Grubba. She is a fierce advocate for disability inclusion in the US entertainment industry. She is also our leading force promoting our #ALLin movement …
Continue readingMARKS & SPENCER LAUNCHES ‘EASY DRESSING’ RANGE FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES.
Online thousands have praised Marks & Spencer for launching a clothing range specifically designed for children with disabilities. The range has been designed to make getting dressed less stressful for both children and their parents. …
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