From ‘Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust’ We’re all getting used to a ‘new normal’ at the moment as we venture out of lockdown… even if that is changing quickly! Cervical screening (smear tests), colposcopy and all …
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FROM THE ‘BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATION’ – SHOULD I WEAR A FACE COVERING?
From the ‘British Lung Foundation’ “You’ve probably heard a lot recently about face coverings and how from today, Friday 24 July, in England, you’ll need to wear one in shops. This guidance is already in …
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MARTYN SIBLEY: HURDLES AND MARATHONS
By Martin Sibley I’ve struggled to write an update recently for a couple of reasons. One is that there’s simply not been enough time and energy once I’ve finished everything else. The other is I …
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WE ARE UNDEFEATABLE!
From the ‘British Lung Foundation’ “As part of the ‘We are Undefeatable’ campaign we want to inspire and support everyone with a long-term health condition to be more active.” “Whether you’re shielding, self-isolating or social …
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HAS LOCKDOWN WORSENED THE EFFECTS OF DEMENTIA?
Deaths linked to dementia are continuing to rise, as charity workers warn that coronavirus has had a knock-on-effect on people with the condition. Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are the most common pre-existing conditions in the …
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WHAT I’VE LEARNED ABOUT MY VISION IMPAIRMENT IN 2020, SO FAR.
From ‘Elin Williams’ RP REFLECTIONS: WHAT I’VE LEARNED ABOUT MY VISION IMPAIRMENT IN 2020, SO FAR Elin Wow, well that was a long blogging break. I think we can all agree that 2020 has been, …
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EILEEN GRUBBA: AN INTERVIEW WITH THE HOLLYWOOD ACTRESS AND ADVOCATE FOR PERFORMERS WITH DISABILITIES
Actress Eileen Grubba — physically disabled since childhood, and an advocate for Performers with Disability (PWD) — has always beaten the odds. Her latest roles include: Sons of Anarchy; Watchmen; The Undertaker’s Wife; Stumptown; New Amsterdam; S.W.A.T; Donna On …
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LET’S BRIGHTEN UP 2020
From ‘Young Minds’ Let’s come together for#HelloYellow “At a time when it’s needed most, let’s come together for #HelloYellow on Friday 9th October and join thousands of others in wearing yellow for World mental Health Day and …
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MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION: THRIVING WITH NATURE
From the ‘Mental Health Foundation’ “I am writing because we are launching a new guidebook which explores the relationship between nature, wellbeing and mental health. The ‘Mental Health Foundation’ is proud to have joined forces …
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RUTH PATTERSON: LEAD SINGER OF HOLY MOLY & THE CRACKERS TALKS TO US ABOUT ‘KEEPING HER HEAD ABOVE WATER’
Ruth Patterson is the lead singer of ‘Holy Moly & The Crackers’ She has spoken exclusively to Disability Talk about her mental and physical health issues. We asked Ruth a number of questions about …
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