From the ‘Alzheimer’s society’ “Mum knows every nook and cranny of her home, I promised I wouldn’t move her.” Jag and her mum, who has dementia, live 200 miles apart. Like so many others, Jag …
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From the ‘Alzheimer’s society’ “Mum knows every nook and cranny of her home, I promised I wouldn’t move her.” Jag and her mum, who has dementia, live 200 miles apart. Like so many others, Jag …
Continue readingFrom Scleroderma & Raynard’s UK “We’re setting ourselves the goal of raising £5,000 this holiday period, and so far our generous supporters have already given over £2,500 so we are halfway there! You can help …
Continue readingThe Office for National Statistics has released a series of datasets exploring the experience of disabled people in the UK, drawn from existing surveys and datasets. The data covers 7 different areas: Disability and well-being Disability …
Continue readingFrom the ‘Alzheimer’s Society’ “Is it acceptable to lie – ever? Or should we just tell the brutal truth – always? Our dementia expert Tim Beanland weighs up the evidence. The questions people living with …
Continue readingOn Monday 2nd December Social Work England took over from the ‘Health and Care Professions Council’ as the new specialist regulator for the profession. Social work is about people and social workers who support millions of people …
Continue readingBy Martyn Sibley “October and November have passed in a flash! I always fall in to the trap of freaking out on why I’m feeling tired, and a little lower mood in autumn. Then I …
Continue readingDisability Rights Uk (DRUK) is working with Love Productions on their Health Hacks programme for Channel $ (the programme title may change before broadcast). DRUK are keen to hear from you about experiences of using gyms and leisure …
Continue readingFrom the ‘Woking & Sam Beare Hospice’ “Will you kick start our festive season for good by joining our Santa Fun Run in Woking or Walton Thames on the 1st or 8th December. Whether you …
Continue readingFrom ‘Scleroderma & Raynaud’s UK “Please support our brand new Christmas appeal. This year’s appeal is being fronted by members of our community, sharing their stories and experiences.” “Please visit here to contribute to our …
Continue readingFrom ‘Young Minds’ “We urgently need the next government to Act Early on young people’s mental health so that all young people get the support they need as soon as they need it. That’s why …
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