After raising millions for MND research since his Motor Neuron Disease (MND) diagnosis in 2016, ex-rugby star Doddie Weir has raised millions for MND research. Now, in his new book, Doddie explores the highs, lows and the laughter from his fight with the disease.
In January, 10,000 women and people with a cervix across London were invited to trial self-sampling cervical screening kits. The trial looks set to modernise cervical screenings, providing an additional option to receiving a vital test.
New research finds almost one million UK parents suspect their child has a learning difficulty after observing them while homeschooling during lockdown.
A blood test could be introduced in the next three years that can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms occur.
The UK’s leading stroke charity has warned that research faces a long-term threat due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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…