Jeremy Corbyn has given Disability Talk his views on creating a fairer society. “The Tories are failing to support working people. They are pressing ahead with huge cuts to Universal Credit which will hit working …
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DAME EVELYN GLENNIE SPEAKS WITH DISABILITY TALK
Dame Evelyn Elisabeth Ann Glennie CH DBE is a Scottish virtuoso percussionist. She has been profoundly deaf since the age of 12 and taught herself to hear with parts of the body. “As a profoundly …
Continue readingDAME HELEN GHOSH OF THE NATIONAL TRUST TALKS TO DISABILITY TALK
Dame Helen Ghosh is the Director General of The National Trust. She moved into that position in late 2012 where her interest in history, people and places, and her commitment to the environment came together. …
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We asked the Government some serious questions with regard to Disability. This is what we asked and here are their replies. Q) Are people in the UK currently more aware, more compassionate and more understanding …
Continue readingDEBBIE ABRAHAMS GIVES US HER THOUGHTS
Debbie Abrahams is Labour’s Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions. Here are her thoughts with regard to Disability in the UK. “It has never been clearer that Tory austerity policies are having an …
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We asked Baroness Thomas of Winchester about the values of the British Public. Because we read regularly about hate crime, austerity, selfishness and a general lack of sympathy we wanted to know whether this was the …
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You ask what we can do as individuals, communities, society and government to improve the lives of those who are most disadvantaged. This Government set out its commitment to improving the lives of disabled people …
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I do think that there is much more awareness and support for disabled people in this country nowadays than there was in the past. I believe society has moved on and the recognition of the …
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We asked Sadiq Khan how he would make London a better place for disabled people: At the heart of my campaign is my desire to be a Mayor for all Londoners – and that extends …
Continue readingKatie Price – Talks to us about her son Harvey
My son, Harvey, had his birthday last month, and we held a little party to celebrate. The only guests were immediate family—too much activity causes Harvey stress and his behaviour can become disruptive – but he …
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