Medical emergency admissions for dementia increase by 35 per cent
A lack of social care is being blamed for the increase in the number of people with dementia admitted to hospital as a medical emergency, as figures are released by the NHS.
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Ozzy Osbourne has revealed he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s
Motivation through sport with the All-Stars Appeal
Disability campaigner recognised in New Year Honours
Having a sensory-friendly Christmas
Savvy shopping this Christmas
Rugby legend Rob Burrow speaks out about MND diagnosis
The future of disability at Naidex 2020
In conversation with Adam Hills as he takes his legs into the world of disability sport
Channel 4 advert take over celebrates IDPWD and #PurpleLightUp
Channel 4 have partnered with Sainsbury’s, NatWest and Nationwide, to give airtime to local enterprises that are making differences to the lives of disabled people….
Disability worldwide this International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Across the world, one billion people – or 15 per cent of the worldwide population – live with a disability. Each year, International Day of Persons with Disabilities works to raise awareness and celebrate disability; and 2019 is no different.
Research highlights two-thirds of UK adults could become carers
A new study has revealed that adults can have a 50 per cent chance of becoming a carer, with half of women expected to be carers by the age of 46.
Amputee racing driver Billy Monger to race in new series
British double leg amputee, Billy Monger has been named as one of the latest entrants into the Extreme E championship, just under three years since his Formula 4 crash.
Celebrating hard work this Learning Disability at Work Week
According to learning disability charity, Mencap, only six per cent of people with a learning disability are in paid employment. However, 60 per cent would like to be.
Just Ask, Don’t Grab
The outside world can present barriers for disabled people: one such barrier is having help forced upon you from non- disabled people. One woman is trying to combat this, encouraging well-meaning members of the public to Just Ask, Don’t Grab.