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HAPPY 40th BIRTHDAY MOTABILITY!

On December 10, 2017 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

The transport charity MOTABILITY is celebrating its 40th Birthday. The scheme was designed to help disabled people remain mobile, and allows them to exchange their weekly mobility allowance to cover the cost of leasing a …

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HIGHER BENEFITS FOR DISABLED PEOPLE?

On December 9, 2017 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Thousands of disabled people will receive higher benefits after winning a legal victory over the Government. People will now get £70 to £90 a week backdated to the day the Upper Tribunal, which included a …

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ARE DISABLED WORKERS LESS PRODUCTIVE?

On December 7, 2017 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

It seems that Philip Hammond believes they are. He has been criticised after suggesting that low productivity rates in the UK could be linked to the employment of more disabled people. The Chancellor made the …

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IF YOU ARE A CHARITY, A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANISATION OR SIMPLY RAISING MONEY FOR A GOOD CAUSE THIS IS FOR YOU

On December 6, 2017 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

We would like to introduce you to CARITAS .. a concept created by Disability Talk to enable charities (small, medium and large) and not-for-profit organisations to raise very significant funds for their good causes. *It doesn’t detract from any …

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LET’S REPORT HATE CRIME!

On December 5, 2017 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

A disability hate crime is any criminal offence that is motivated by hostility or prejudice based upon the victim’s disability or perceived disability. Disability, however, is not the only issue that constitutes a hate crime. …

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TODAY IS WORLD DISABILITY DAY!

On December 3, 2017 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

And where are our politicians announcing their support for ‘World Disability Day?’ Sunday 3rd December 2017 Disability Day, or the International Day of People, is a day that has been promoted by the United Nations …

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COUNSELLING FOR CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS

On December 3, 2017 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

A Green Paper is being launched by Justine Greening (Education Secretary) and Jeremy Hunt (Health Secretary) to deal with the widely reported crisis in young people’s mental health. Children suffering from anxiety and depression will …

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LOVE4LIFE IS NEARLY THERE – JUST £500 STILL NEEDED

On December 1, 2017 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

With the closing date of December 5th, FITZROY’S ‘Big Give Christmas Challenge’ needs just £500 more to reach their target of £4,000 – which then get’s doubled to £8,000. Just link onto our website, click …

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FITZROY’S BIG GIVE CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE!

On November 28, 2017 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

We are pleased to give FITZROY (Love4Life) our support in their aim to raise £8,000. And actually, they only need to raise £4,000, as every penny donated is doubled! So let’s all go for it! …

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MR. WILLIAMS – A VERY SPECIAL HORSE!

On November 27, 2017 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Named after Robbie Williams, Mr. Williams is a mechanical horse helping disabled riders at a Cumbria riding school to gain confidence in the saddle. Mr. Williams has been part of the equine team at ‘Happy …

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