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Posted on: March 11, 2016 in

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Support available for dementia sufferers People who suffer from dementia don’t have to be alone. Whether you have a dementia diagnosis or care for someone who has, there are plenty of local services that can offer help and support. Your first point of call should be...

Healthcare, Accessibility, Disability News Round-up

Posted on: September 17, 2015 in

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Premier League clubs to make changes for disabled fans All Premier League teams have agreed to improve access for their disabled supporters by 2017, after a BBC investigation found that 17 of the 20 top flight clubs failed to provide enough wheelchair access. Thanks to the...

Good Deed Feed

Posted on: August 1, 2015 in

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Joanna Lumley and M&S launch new community involvement project Few celebrities have as much credit in the public’s affection bank as Joanna Lumley, and it looks like she’s about to make another hefty deposit as she joins forces with M&S to launch their new Spark Something...

Healthcare, Accessibility, Disability News Round Up

Posted on: July 24, 2015 in

BBC launches month long disability season The BBC is running a month long season of films and documentaries about how disability impacts the lives of young people. It will feature issues such as parenting, hate crime, relationships and the qualities required from personal assistants. The...

Frugal Business

Posted on: July 20, 2015 in

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The Importance of PPE for Good Business Personal protective clothing, commonly known as PPE, is essential in care environments for protecting the welfare of staff and service users, as well as complying with health and safety laws. However, investing in PPE and the requisite training can...

Carer’s Corner

Posted on: July 10, 2015 in

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He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother It’s thought there are around 1.7 million people in the UK who have grown up with a disabled brother or sister and campaigners believe that the work they do is often overlooked. As reported in The Guardian, the UK’s only...

Good Deed Feed

Posted on: May 26, 2015 in

Dancing man beats the bullies In a story worthy of a Hollywood movie, a man who was publicly humiliated after photos of him dancing appeared online with anonymous comments, has been centre of attention at an LA party thrown in his honour. Sean O’Brien, from London,...

Carer’s Corner

Posted on: May 18, 2015 in

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Moving and handling safety tips for carers Looking after someone with a disability often means helping them to move around and stay mobile. However, this comes with its own set of risks for the carer, so it’s essential that you know about the safe ways to...

Frugal Business

Posted on: May 12, 2015 in

Five top ideas for starting a healthcare business in the UK Demand for healthcare in the UK is growing at around twice the rate of the national economy. So, you don’t have to be Richard Branson to realise there are opportunities here for new businesses and...

Healthcare, Disability & News Round Up

Posted on: May 5, 2015 in

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NHS wastes ‘more than a year’ on latest bid to improve wheelchair access The NHS has been accused of spending more than a year on its latest bid to improve wheelchair services, with only two conferences and a series of working groups to show for it....

Carer’s Corner

Posted on: April 20, 2015 in

Why caring always starts with yourself The conventional wisdom about caring and carers is that it’s about being selfless, about putting the wellbeing of others before yourself. Whilst this is undoubtedly true in many cases, it might not always be the wisest thing to do. People...

Frugal Business

Posted on: April 13, 2015 in

Five ways to cut marketing costs without losing business Finding the right way to market your business can be something of a balancing act. Almost any company can benefit from new business but taking the time and spending the money to bring this in can detract...