Sense Sign School sees 50,000 Brits learning British Sign Language with Mr Tyrese
Disability charity Sense has revealed over 50,000 people have started learning BSL after the launch of their Sense Sign School campaign.
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#OverToYou: Your lockdown diaries
Regardless of age, lockdown left people faced with fears, worries and concerns. Two people share their experiences of life in lockdown.
INTERVIEW: The Future of Scotland’s Young Carers with Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing Joe FitzPatrick
Scotland’s Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing Joe FitzPatrick shares what young carers can expect from the government for support.
Q&A: Samaritans volunteer Sabeeha tells Enable where you can find support
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic we have been urged to look after our physical health, but your mental health is just as important.
Here for You telephone service from Stroke Association launched by Kaye Adams to tackle loneliness
The Stroke Association has launched their Here for You telephone support services, with support from Kaye Adams, to help tackle loneliness.
Blood test diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease decades before symptoms appear could be available in three years
A blood test could be introduced in the next three years that can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms occur.
Donation to help Mencap provide vital support and empower people during the coronavirus pandemic
Leading equity firm, Advent International, has donated £400,000 in response to Mencap’s urgent coronavirus appeal.
Could equality be challenged as the Prime Minister continues to forget people living with a disability?
New fears have been revealed by a disability charity that the disabled community may be left behind.
Coronavirus outbreak has seen steep decline in mental health of young and young adult carers
A survey conducted by Carers Trust has found that young carers and young adult carers have been significantly impacted by the ongoing pandemic, with mental health cited as the leading concern.
Autistic children to benefit from technological support thank to £60,000 grant
Ninety autistic young people from across London and their families will benefit from new technology thanks to a grant from the London Freemasons.
Celebrating care homes and local communities this Care Home Day
Today (15 July) is Care Home Day, an online campaign to raise the profile of care homes across Scotland.
Barber staff trained to recognise mental health problems
A Gloucester barber has trained all staff to spot mental health issues in clients in a bid to promote mental health awareness in men.
Disability and coronavirus: how Revitalise “saved me”
Revitalise continue to provide support and respite for thousands of people across the UK living with a disability. Find out how they could help you.
What does the transition from lockdown mean if you’re shielding?
There’s no denying that we live in unprecedented times, and knowing what you can and can’t do has been disorientating. As lockdown measures change across the UK, what does this mean for you?
Made Possible: One book, eight voices, an enriching journey of success for the learning disabled community
Made Possible is the exciting new book, edited by Saba Salman, featuring stories of success of people with learning disability -– in their own words.