Tweet Mental illness is a subject that is increasingly talked about in the media by various groups and charities, as well as many celebrities who have been opening up about… read more →
Tweet The new year has rolled in and this often brings reflection on the year that has passed, ups and downs alike. In a recent interview with Britain’s Got Talent… read more →
Tweet There are over 84,500 people of working age who are registered blind or partially sighted in the UK. Given the right support those with sight loss are just as… read more →
Tweet It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but the holidays also bring stress to pretty much every person who has reached adulthood. This is especially true… read more →
Tweet Although most people have a vague understanding of autism or have at the very least heard of it, many people do not have an entirely accurate understanding of the… read more →
Tweet Free health care and the NHS are now an integral part of the functioning of the UK. It is something that many people automatically think of when thinking about… read more →
Tweet Hearing loss is the second largest disability, and on top of that it is a largely invisible one. An estimated 11 million people in the UK suffer with hearing… read more →
Tweet Dyslexia is a relatively common learning difficulty that causes difficulties processing language. Previously referred to as ‘word blindness’, dyslexia has been a recognised condition for around 100 years. It… read more →
Tweet Stress is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as a “state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.” Everyone experiences stress in their lives,… read more →
Tweet The spoon theory is a disability metaphor widely used to explain the reduced amount of energy available for tasks other people often take for granted. “Spoons” are used as… read more →