Raising awareness of suicide prevention and reaching out on World Suicide Prevention Day
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, a campaign that takes place every year to raise awareness of suicide prevention and the support resources available.
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Public Health England launch mental health campaign to support children, young people and their parents
As over half of parents say their children’s mental wellbeing has been one of their biggest concerns during the coronavirus pandemic, Public Health England (PHE) launch a campaign to support the mental health of young people and their parents.
Government delivers 250,000 clear face masks to support people with hearing loss
A quarter of a million clear face masks are to be delivered to frontline care workers for people who use lip reading and facial expressions to communicate.
Consultation to begin on banning pavement parking in England
A consultation will begin on banning pavement parking throughout England to make pavements safer for disabled people, the elderly and parents using prams.
Long read: Seven-year-old Caeden climbs Ben Nevis raising more than £16,000 for good causes
At just seven-years-old Caeden Thomson, who has cerebral palsy, has climbed the highest mountain in the UK to raise more than £16,000 for different causes.
Motability Scheme to host first ever One Big Day online
On Thursday 10 September an online Facebook edition of a Motability Scheme One Big Day will take place, offering information, advice and inspiration.
New survey finds families caring for disabled adults feel forgotten during the coronavirus pandemic
A new survey by disability charity Sense has highlighted the experiences of families in the UK caring for disabled adults during the coronavirus pandemic, with over half (52%) saying the additional caring responsibilities they have had to take on has impacted their health and wellbeing.
Domestic abuse and disability: the need for refuge
Domestic abuse victims are at the forefront of conversations on those who need support in the pandemic, for disabled people it’s harder to access support.
Channel 4 secures the UK rights to broadcast the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
UK broadcaster Channel 4 continues their longstanding commitment to Paralympic sport, securing rights to air the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
Amazon adds text banner to Fire TV and Prime Video to improve accessibility for visually impaired people
Amazon has unveiled a new feature for people with a narrow field of vision to make their streaming services more accessible.
The importance of kindness
With fears a mental health crisis is on the horizon it’s time we spoke about the elephant in the room and took some time to be kind to our mental wellbeing.
Recognising invisible carers
Three carers discuss the need for recognition, more support and what changes they want to see going forward from the pandemic.
Time for improved healthcare access
A lack in provision of care for people with a learning disability has brought attention to the need for healthcare reform. Emma Storr investigates.
Coronavirus: Reviewing benefits
The way you apply and are assessed for different disability benefits has changed due to the pandemic. Here’s what you need to be aware of going forward.
Coronavirus: Dementia care on pause
Living with dementia at any time presents everyday challenges for that person and those around them, but coronavirus is making daily life harder for people with dementia.