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Mental health conditions: a history of improving attitudes

October 7th 2019
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This World Mental Health Day we are looking into how and why our attitudes towards mental health conditions have changed for the better. World Mental Health Day provides an ideal opportunity for us ...

Announcing our Official Partnership with Carers Trust

October 1st 2019
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Looking after your eyes in a modern world

September 23rd 2019
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WATCH: “How cerebral palsy affects my balance”

September 19th 2019
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More than cancer: the different types of urological conditions

September 12th 2019
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Why businesses should work more with charities

As a business which believes in “Putting People First” our staff are committed not only to providing our customers with great service, but also giving their time and money to support various charities, in order to help others in need. During the past few years, our Head Office in Leicestershire ...

Living with young onset dementia: “I was given a sad look, a handshake and told there was nothing they could do.”

For World Alzheimer’s Month this year we spoke to best-selling author Wendy Mitchell, a woman from Yorkshire who has been narrating a positive, yet honest, account of her life with young onset dementia since she was diagnosed in 2014. Wendy Mitchell was diagnosed with young onset dementia in 2014, ...

5 incredible people who are travelling the coast for charity

Meet the people who are walking or cycling thousands of miles around the British Isles to raise money for charity. Every year millions of people take part in charity walks, bike rides and marathons of various distances to raise money for a number of life-changing organisations. This summer we’re ...

Back to school: tips for parents of children with additional needs

When children are about to start a new school they are likely to feel both excited and anxious – and so will their parents! For young children who have been diagnosed with a physical or learning disability taking the leap to primary or high school can be particularly daunting and their parents ...

“We need to speak more about the successes of young carers.”

Many people often assume that young carers do not have the same opportunities as those without caring duties but, according to 17-year-old carer Samantha, this is simply not true. Samantha, who is supported by Action for Young Carers in Nottingham, has been caring for her Dad since she was 11 years ...

Must-see films and TV shows that best represent disability

There are over 11 million people living with a disability in the UK, so why aren’t there more films and TV shows representing disability? We’ve chosen five incredible TV shows, films and documentaries about disability that have brought unique and compelling stories to light, by depicting the lives ...

How to avoid travel chaos when flying with type 1 diabetes

Flying with a long-term health condition like type 1 diabetes can be a daunting experience. Not only do you need to plan how much medication to take with you on your trip, you also have to ensure the airport is prepared for the potentially “dangerous” equipment present in your hand luggage (such ...

The importance of building a friendship with grandparents

In support of the International Day of Friendship, we’re looking at the benefits of forming friendships with older people, in particular, the relationship between grandchildren and their grandparents. In 2011, the General Assembly of the United Nations declared that the International Day of Friendship ...

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