Disabled veterans announced as part of British Invictus Games team
His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex today (29 October) launched the British team of injured and wounded military veterans set to compete in next year’s Invictus Games.
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Dedicated suicide bereavement support services announced
Today (27 October), the Department of Health and Social Care have announced the launch of dedicated suicide bereavement support across England.
A new drug has been introduced that could slow the effects of Alzheimer’s
US based drug company, Biogen, has announced they have created the first therapy believed to slow Alzheimer’s disease, and are ready to bring it to the market.
Charity raises almost £60,000 to help Paralympic hopefuls
A Westminster-based charity has raised £59,000 to support female Paralympic hopefuls get to the Tokyo 2020 Games.
A new suicide prevention text service has been launched this World Mental Health Day
On world Mental Health Day (10 October) a suicide prevention text message service encouraging more men to “open up” has been launched by The Kaleidoscope Plus Group.
Autism Hour: On the clock
Autism Hour had returned ( 5 – 12 October) in a bid to improve the shopping experiences of autistic customers. But, why should more high street brands get involved, and how can businesses make their stores more accessible all year round?
Interview: Christine McGuinness talks honestly about parenting autism
As the National Autistic Society’s Autism Hour event continues (5 – 12 October), Christine McGuinness spoke with editor, Lorne about raising autistic children and the importance of awareness.
Create your plan for good mental health with new platform Every Mind Matters
A new platform has launched today (7 October) to support mental health, improve wellbeing and support others. Every Mind Matters was developed by Public Health England (PHE) in partnership with the NHS.
Art Beyond Limits celebrates 40 years of the Motor Neurone Disease Association
For over 40 years, the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association has been supporting people living with the condition, their families and professionals. Now, the charity’s work is being commemorated through art.
Advance the Paralympic Movement with BP
Energy company BP is celebrating 11 years of helping to advance and support the Paralympic Movement, and ignite the energy within.
Parents Wouldn’t Change A Thing in new book set to change perceptions of Down’s syndrome
Today (1 October) charity Wouldn’t Change A Thing launch their new book, detailing the full, positive lives of people with Down’s syndrome and their families.
Hollyoaks actress Amy Conachan in new podcast celebrating differences
Hollyoaks actress, Amy Conachan has appeared in a new podcast called Don’t Filter Feelings, which sees celebrity guests, influencers and the Hollyoaks cast share their personal stories and experiences overcoming adversity.
Ex-footballer, Fernando Ricksen, has passed away
The team at Enable were extremely saddened to hear that ex-footballer, Fernando Ricksen, passed away this morning, after a long battle with motor neurone disease (MND).
Pensions: Preparing for the future
When you have to stop working after acquiring a disability or receiving a diagnosis, this can have a knock-on effect on your finances later in life. Perhaps not the first thing on your mind, but how will leaving work affect your pension?
Huntington’s disease, behind the test
Hereditary conditions can pose a flurry of questions within a family. Could you get a similar condition? Will your loved one? In some cases, genetic testing might be the right answer, or, it might not be the route for you. Two women share their experiences of life impacted by Huntington’s disease.