Smiling penguins teaching residents about social distancing
Staff from a housing service in New Milton dedicated to supporting people with learning disabilities has launched a unique project to explain social distancing.
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Carers Week: 392,000 become unpaid carers in Scotland in a matter of weeks
Figures released for Carers Week show that 400,000 additional people in Scotland are caring for older, disabled or seriously ill relatives or friends since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Celebrating giving back during Volunteers’ Week 2020
Community has never been more important than it is now, and during Volunteers’ Week 2020 it’s time to celebrate the people who have been giving back.
Making MS Connections on World MS Day 2020
World MS Day is an annual event marked on 30 May, bringing the global MS community together to share their stories, raise awareness, and campaign for everyone living with MS.
Charity creates ‘upside down’ online story for families with autism affected by coronavirus
A new illustrated online story has been released by Ambitious About Autism, highlighting the impact coronavirus is causing for autistic children and their families.
Channel 4 presenter Jon Snow lends voice to coronavirus guidelines for people with sight loss
Channel 4 news presenter Jon Snow has recorded audio versions of crucial information around the ongoing coronavirus pandemic for people living with sight loss.
Higher proportion of people with a learning disability dying with COVID-19, according to Mencap
Disability charity, Mencap has responded to NHS England data looking at COVID-19 related deaths to reveal that higher death rates can be found amongst people with a learning disability.
Kindness Matters this Mental Health Awareness Week
Kindness has never been more essential in these testing times, and this marks the topic of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week.
Enable Asks… Katie Piper
Katie Piper has been a powerful force in breaking down barriers for the marginalised in society, and now Katie shares her journey in lockdown during Enable Asks.
Getting a good night’s sleep this Mental Health Awareness Week
This week (18 – 24 May) is Mental Health Awareness Week, as our sleep patterns change, your mental health can be impacted.
Celebrating achievements on Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day
Today (15 May) is Spinal Cord Injuries Awareness Day. Every year, spinal cord injury charities come together to hold the event, to celebrate the day and raise money.
Understanding brain injury in children this Brain Injury Awareness Week
This Brain Injury Awareness Week, The Children’s Trust talk about concussion and the short and long term impact it can have on children and families.
Long read: Under the lens of Alzheimer’s disease
Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or another dementia poses a plethora of questions, and Alzheimer’s Research UK is working tirelessly to fund research and work with people directly impacted to provide answers. Most importantly, finding a cure.
HRH The Princess Royal praises determination of people living with spinal cord injury
HRH The Princess Royal, the Royal Patron of the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) has sent a message of support to everyone affected by a spinal cord injury and the charities providing support.
Make May purple for stroke awareness month 💜
During the month of May, people are coming together to raise awareness of life after stroke during Stroke Awareness Month.