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.
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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.
Recognising invisible carers
Three carers discuss the need for recognition, more support and what changes they want to see going forward from the pandemic.
Gail Porter: Life in Lockdown
Our new columnist, TV presenter, campaigner and mental health advocate, Gail Porter writes about her life in lockdown and taking the time to be grateful.
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.
Sense Sign School sees 50,000 Brits learning British Sign Language with Mr Tyrese
Disability charity Sense has revealed over 50,000 people have started learning BSL after the launch of their Sense Sign School campaign.
INTERVIEW: The Future of Scotland’s Young Carers with Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing Joe FitzPatrick
Scotland’s Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing Joe FitzPatrick shares what young carers can expect from the government for support.
Here for You telephone service from Stroke Association launched by Kaye Adams to tackle loneliness
The Stroke Association has launched their Here for You telephone support services, with support from Kaye Adams, to help tackle loneliness.
Blood test diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease decades before symptoms appear could be available in three years
A blood test could be introduced in the next three years that can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms occur.
Donation to help Mencap provide vital support and empower people during the coronavirus pandemic
Leading equity firm, Advent International, has donated £400,000 in response to Mencap’s urgent coronavirus appeal.
Could equality be challenged as the Prime Minister continues to forget people living with a disability?
New fears have been revealed by a disability charity that the disabled community may be left behind.
Autistic children to benefit from technological support thank to £60,000 grant
Ninety autistic young people from across London and their families will benefit from new technology thanks to a grant from the London Freemasons.
Celebrating care homes and local communities this Care Home Day
Today (15 July) is Care Home Day, an online campaign to raise the profile of care homes across Scotland.
Made Possible: One book, eight voices, an enriching journey of success for the learning disabled community
Made Possible is the exciting new book, edited by Saba Salman, featuring stories of success of people with learning disability -– in their own words.
Parents back Surrey charity’s appeal to help services survive so disabled people can thrive
A charity, which has been at the heart of the Surrey community for more than 85 years this June, is still facing an uncertain future due to the impact of COVID-19 on its fundraising and donations.