Celebrating superheroes with the Sunnybank Trust
This week (1-6 June) the Sunnybank Trust is celebrating the bravery of its members with a series of activities and events.
News
£1.2 million has been invested in a global effort to stop multiple sclerosis on World MS Day 2021
New multiple sclerosis projects – including three pioneering studies in the UK – are set to have £1.2 million invested as part of a global effort to stop the disease.
Health: period pants brand WUKA breaks taboos with new campaign
On World Menstrual Health Day, WUKA is challenging everyone to break taboos that exist around periods with an inclusive campaign.
Para-footballer Rebecca Sellar joins Hope United to help tackle online hate and social media abuse
BT has launched Hope United, a squad of athletes from across the four Home Nations who have come together to unite the nation in tackling online hate.
Work of disabled artists to be celebrated with BBC Culture in Quarantine commissions
Film and audio works from twelve disabled artists have been commissioned by the BBC, in partnership with arts councils, to be hosted across the channel’s platforms this summer.
The future of cervical screening with self-sampling
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.
Figures reveal thousands have been left waiting for a dementia diagnosis due to the pandemic
The pandemic has had a lasting impact on people living with dementia, with new NHS figures for England revealing that initial assessments and monitoring for dementia has decreased sharply.
Research aims to better understand the risk of dementia in professional rugby players
A research project, funded by charity Alzheimer’s Society, is recruiting professional rugby players in hopes of better understanding the risk of dementia.
Leonard Cheshire launch new rap and video on the language of disability
As we emerge from lockdown, Leonard Cheshire is highlighting new research that shows language is an active and passive barrier in the connection between disabled and non-disabled people.
RNIB and emporia launch talking mobile phone for blind and partially sighted older people
Telecom company emporia has launched its first mobile specifically adapted for visually impaired older people. The device will be sold exclusively through the RNIB.
Medical cannabis: the power of plants
January 2021 saw the UK leave the EU; this move will soon mean families will no longer have access to medicinal cannabis to support children with chronic epilepsy. Lorne Gillies investigates the impact of Brexit and continued stigma around a vital medicine.
Calling all superheroes: Marvel and Superhero Series team up to help you #FindYourPower
The Superhero Series, the UK’s only disability sports series for the everyday superhero, is back with a new challenge: it’s time to #FindYourPower.
Free resources launched to welcome back disabled colleagues
Business Disability Forum has launched series of free resources, offering advice and legal guidance on supporting disabled colleagues returning to the workplace.
Global fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger announces adaptive clothing collection for 2021
Clothing and fashion giant Tommy Hilfiger have announced the launch of their adapting clothing collection for Spring 2021.
Care Quality Commission report reveals concerns over DNACPR decisions during the pandemic
A new report from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has looked into do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR) for people throughout the ongoing pandemic, with worrying results aired by members of the disabled community.