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We are currently putting together a report on how rented bikes, left on pavements, blown over and casually leant up against shop windows can be a very real hazard to blind, visually impaired and vulnerable …

From ‘Disabled Living’ “We spoke to Elin, owner of award-winning disability and lifestyle blog, “My Blurred World.” Elin Williams “She shares her journey and motivational messages on social media to empower others who are visually impaired.” …

From Daniel Williams of Visualise Training and Consultancy daniel@visualisetrainingandconsultancy.co.uk Daniel Williams takes a look at the challenges people with disabilities encounter when choosing to travel by rail and offers some potential solutions to make it …

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 …

From 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 …

The 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 …

From 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 …

On 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 …

Disability 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 …

From 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 …