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. As we enter a new decade, it’s never looked more positive.
The University of Glasgow has been granted over £900,000 for vital research into adults and children who have Crohn’s disease.
Doing just 45 minutes of exercise, three to five times a week, can have a positive impact on mental health according to a new study….
Population figures released from the National Records of Scotland show dementia and Alzheimer’s have overtaken heart disease as the most common cause of death for…
New research from disability charity Scope has uncovered just how series a problem is amongst disabled people, particularly young adults. A survey of 1,004 disabled…
Spinal injury charity Back Up has today published a new report detailing how people choose, use and fund a wheelchair – and it’s shown than…
People diagnosed with the rare heart and lung disease pulmonary hypertension experience a significant reduction in their quality of life, research has found. QUALITY OF…
39 per cent of the general public think people who can walk should not be allowed to park in disabled parking bays, despite displaying a…
Dramatic 50% increase since 2004 – 49,300 to 73,000 children in England 57,615 children with complex autism in schools in England, more than double the number in…
48% of disabled adults who say they need social care do not receive any support at all Thousands are trapped at home, isolated and unemployed Leonard…
Over 15,000 more UK families are applying for vital grant support compared to five years ago, according to the latest figures from Family Fund, the…
Study by disabled people’s charity reveals need for small changes from all to create lasting difference With memories of the most successful Paralympic Games of all time still fresh in everyone’s mind, a quiz designed to engage non-disabled people…
A leading disability charity is urging disabled people to share their experiences of adult social care ahead of a Government inquiry. Recent research by Leonard…
Carers UK is calling for the Government, local authorities and health bodies to redouble their efforts to support England’s 5.4 million unpaid carers, as new…
More than 18 councils still using 15 minute care visits for personal care Flying visits continue despite Care Act guidance advising against them 6,000 fewer…