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I’M NOT THE PROBLEM, SOCIETY IS THE PROBLEM

On May 5, 2022 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

From Elin Williams .. at my Blurred World I’M NOT THE PROBLEM, SOCIETY IS THE PROBLEM Elin For years, I’ve been told that I need to be fixed. Pity has fallen around me like confetti, …

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WHY IS ASTHMA WORSE FOR WOMEN? POPPY’S STORY

On May 3, 2022 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

From the ‘Asthma + Lung UK’ More women than men have asthma. They experience more hospital visits, more asthma attacks and are more likely to die from them. Why is this? Pollen and air pollution …

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LIFE INSURANCE SUPPORTING CAUDWELL LYMECO

On April 30, 2022 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

INSURANCES WITH A CAUSE Life Insurance Proud to be supporting Caudwell LymeCo. On average £153 will be donated for every policy purchased** Essential Insurance – Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover & Income Protection. Cover from under £10 per …

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PREVENTION MATTERS: BEN’S STORY

On April 28, 2022 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Content warning: This article discusses suicide From the ‘Mental Health Foundation’ We at the Mental Health Foundation hear from so many people about their experiences with mental health. Sometimes what we hear sadly reflects the …

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OUT OF THE ORDINARY WAYS TO SUPPORT CRISIS

On April 26, 2022 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

There are many ways that someone can get involved with the work of Crisis and support our mission to end homelessness. Some of them are out of the ordinary and you might not realise what …

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RIDE LONDON’S BIGGEST CYCLING EVENT

On April 23, 2022 By Disability Talk In News, Featured

From ‘Family Fund’ RideLondon is here Be part of the biggest cycling event this May Still interested in RideLondon? The world’s greatest festival of cycling – returns on Sunday 29 May 2022, and you could be a part of …

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DON’T FORGET MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK

On April 20, 2022 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

From the ‘Mental Health Foundation’ We can’t believe we’re only four weeks away from Mental Health Awareness Week. The theme for the week this year is ‘loneliness,’ and we will be exploring the experience of loneliness, …

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‘MY WIFE’S PERSON-CENTRED CARE HAS IMPROVED HER LIFE WITH DEMENTIA, AND MINE’

On April 18, 2022 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

From the ‘Alzheimer’s Society’ ‘My wife’s person-centred care has improved her life with dementia, and mine’ Trevor Salomon and his wife Yvonne have seen many changes since her dementia diagnosis in 2013. While Yvonne’s move …

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BENEFITS RISE DOES LITTLE TO EASE ‘COST OF LIVING CRISIS’

On April 16, 2022 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

The annual uprating saw benefits and tax credits rise by just 3.1% this week – when inflation is running at 7%. The benefit increase is based on last September’s inflation figure. However, since then inflation …

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MIND: RACISM AND MENTAL HEALTH

On April 14, 2022 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

From ‘MIND’ https://www.mind.org.uk/ Racism and mental health If racism is affecting your mental health, we’re here for you. Our information can help you understand the impact of racism – and choose how and where to …

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