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.
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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.
The government has announced thousands of new special school places
The UK Government announced thousands of new special school places for children with special educational needs alongside 35 new free special schools.
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.
Coronavirus: millions necessary to get stroke research back on track
The UK’s leading stroke charity has warned that research faces a long-term threat due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Calls for young people with disabilities to be supported under new government job retention plan
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced plans today (8 July) to prevent mass unemployment due to the ongoing pandemic, but charities say more needs to be done to support young people with disabilities.
Win a chance to chat with your favourite celebrity at QEF’s charity auction
A host of celebrities are encouraging people to get behind a Surrey charity’s 85th anniversary celebrations by taking part in its virtual fundraiser this August.
Guide Dogs charity launch Be There campaign to help visually impaired people during social distancing
Guide Dogs have asked the general public to ‘keep their distance, but don’t disappear’ – to help those trying to social distance with sight loss.
Challenging stereotypes and gaining independence with Dorset Orthopaedic
Hannah Deakin’s, life took a dramatic turn on the netball court after experiencing a severe ankle injury, but support from Dorset Orthopaedic life has taken a positive turn.
Carers Week: Organisations are working together to improve unpaid carers’ access to medication
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Carers Trust has developed a suite of resources to support unpaid carers and pharmacy teams in order to improve access to essential medicine.
Carers Week: 392,000 become unpaid carers in Scotland in a matter of weeks
Figures released for Carers Week show that 400,000 additional people in Scotland are caring for older, disabled or seriously ill relatives or friends since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Raising your voice during Carers Week 2020
Carers are some of the most important and vital members of our society, and this Carers Week is working to Make Caring Visible.
Making MS Connections on World MS Day 2020
World MS Day is an annual event marked on 30 May, bringing the global MS community together to share their stories, raise awareness, and campaign for everyone living with MS.
Higher proportion of people with a learning disability dying with COVID-19, according to Mencap
Disability charity, Mencap has responded to NHS England data looking at COVID-19 related deaths to reveal that higher death rates can be found amongst people with a learning disability.
Celebrating achievements on Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day
Today (15 May) is Spinal Cord Injuries Awareness Day. Every year, spinal cord injury charities come together to hold the event, to celebrate the day and raise money.