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ROUGH SLEEPERS AND MENTAL HEALTH

On January 26, 2018 By Disability Talk In News, Featured

Official figures just issued show, that on a typical night in England, people sleeping rough have increased 15% in a year. The  Government has stated that it aims to halve rough sleeping by 2022 and …

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WORKING 9 TO 5 – WHAT A WAY TO MAKE A LIVING!

On January 23, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Colin is a star of a FITZROY video, has worked at his local McDonalds for 15 years, and loves every minute of it. “My job is great, it is fun being part of a team …

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FIVE WAYS TO STAY HEALTHY THIS WINTER

On January 23, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

THE FOLLOWING IS GUIDANCE PROVIDED BY THE NHS Banish Winter Tiredness Many people feel tired and sluggish during winter. This is due to the lack of sunlight, which disrupts our sleep and waking cycles. Here are …

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ONLY THE LONELY

On January 17, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Yesterday, Tracey Crouch MP, was appointed to help tackle the loneliness suffered by an estimated nine million adults. Tracey Crouch MP Born in 1975, Tracey grew up and was educated in Kent. In 2015, Tracey …

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CARITAS – RAISING MONIES FOR CHARITIES. YOUR CHARITY? NO COSTS & NO OBLIGATIONS

On January 15, 2018 By Disability Talk In News, Featured

Here at ‘Disability Talk’ we have spent the best part of the last 18 months creating, developing – and now launching CARITAS. A brand new way for charities (small, medium and large) to raise significant …

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REBECCA DANN: OUR PRIZE WINNER ON ‘THIS MORNING’ TV – WATCH HER VIDEO!

On January 12, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

In 2016 Rebecca (Becky ) Dann won our “A World of Unfairness” Photographic competition by submitting a self portrait she titled “I’m Fine’. Disability Talk’s “A World of Unfairness” winner, Rebecca Dann, seen here with …

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AFTER THE RESHUFFLE : WHO’S WHO AT THE DWP

On January 10, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy. As the UK’s biggest public service department it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability …

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DISABLED PERSONS RAILCARD

On January 2, 2018 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

A disabled persons railcard means 1/3 off adult rail fares for travel on the national Rail network in Great Britain. And this saving also applies to another adult if they’re travelling with you. There are …

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3D PRINTERS – AND PROSTHETICS

On December 31, 2017 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

A girl of six born with one arm was finally able to open her own Xmas presents thanks to a 3D printed limb. Charlie Cousins lost her right limb in the womb due to a …

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£52 BILLION ON HS2 – OR A MORE DISABILITY ACCESSIBLE LONDON UNDERGROUND?

On December 29, 2017 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

20 minutes off a trip to Birmingham or a more step-free London Underground? TFL (Transport For London) have announced that they’re introducing more step-free access but The London Underground is still mainly a ‘no no’ …

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