learning disabilities and mental health

Wellbeing & Fitness

Is it OK for disabled people to have suicidal thoughts?

07/02/2023

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Words mental health spelt out in scrabble letters

Discussing suicidal thoughts can be challenging for any person but even more so if you have a disability or long-term…

Wellbeing & Fitness

How to manage dark thoughts if you’re suffering from depression

31/01/2023

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Black and white image of homeless man sitting alone on the street with his arm over his knee and his hand over his face

Wolf, a disabled blogger and traveller living in New Zealand, shares helpful information about depression, its symptoms and how you…

Work & Education

The World Got Smaller: highlighting why people with intellectual disabilities shouldn’t be underestimated

09/03/2022

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Jacob Flax and Evan Taylor from The Guild for Human Services sitting at a desk behind a camera filming

Check out the short film The World Got Smaller, created by The Guild for Human Services, highlighting why people with…

Wellbeing & Fitness

69% of people with learning disabilities say the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted their mental health

19/05/2021

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A man is sittting in an enclosed meerkat area, holding a meerkat

Leonard Cheshire and Mencap have received funding from the Covid-19 support fund to help people with disabilities in the community…

News

Blue Badges will become eligible for people with hidden disabilities

23/08/2019

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Disabled parking space with wheelchair symbol

On 30 August 2019, Blue Badges will become eligible for people with hidden disabilities, such as autism, dementia, depression and…

Lifestyle

Promoting mental health for people with learning disabilities

09/05/2019

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Joanna Grace with wheelchair user Chloe

Mental health is something we all need to keep in check. But, if you have a learning disability, it's can…

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Light Switch Extender for Wheelchair Users
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Top Tips for Sourcing Home Care for People With Rare Diseases
Rare Disease Day 2024 is on 29 February, to take part this year we have asked Chris Williams to write a post for us: Chris Williams is the Managing Director of Tiggo Care, an award-winning home care business supporting adults living in London. He has a BA in Human Sciences from Oxford University and an The post Top Tips for Sourcing Home Care for People With Rare Diseases appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Euan’s Guide Access Survey 2023 Highlights the Need for Better Toilets
Accessible Toilets: Unlock the Access Each year, The Euan’s Guide Access Survey collects insights from disabled people, highlighting different issues of concern. It’s a key tool for improving access by revealing where facilities fall short. In this post we will focus on the issue of venues with inadequate toilet facilities. Accessible toilets are more The post Euan’s Guide Access Survey 2023 Highlights the Need for Better Toilets appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Visting Dubai as a Disabled Person – Dubai disabled visitor guide
How Dubai Is More Accessible for People with Disabilities “Are you a disabled person who is thinking of visiting Dubai? We asked local expert Eng. Ray Gilani, the CEO of Gilani Mobility in Dubai to help us with some tips and resources.” In recent years, Dubai emerged as an example of progress and innovation, not The post Visting Dubai as a Disabled Person – Dubai disabled visitor guide appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.