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03/12/2021

International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2021 💜

'Persons with disabilities in the world are among the hardest hit by COVID-19' -

'Since March 2020, every person on earth has been impacted by drastic political, social and economic change as a result of domestic and international responses to COVID-19.

This year, International Day of People with Disabilities should be used to recognise that people who live with disabilities are among the most affected populations amid the COVID pandemic. Where marginalisation, discrimination, vulnerability and exploitation are every day factors for many people, the increased risk of poor outcomes have been magnified with the reduced access to routine health care and rehabilitation services, more pronounced social isolation, poorly tailored public health messaging, inadequately constructed mental health services, and a lack of emergency preparedness for people with special needs.

We call on domestic and international public health officials, political representatives, advocates, supporters, and every citizen in every community, to learn from the experiences of people living with disabilities during this pandemic, and push for more meaningful investments into the socioeconomic building blocks which will reduce the barriers faced by people with disabilities in every community on earth' -

12/10/2021

World Arthritis Day 2021

12th October

Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in a joint.

In the UK, more than 10 million people have arthritis or other, similar conditions that affect the joints.

Arthritis affects people of all ages, including children.

Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the 2 most common types of arthritis.

Osteoarthritis:

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis in the UK, affecting nearly 9 million people.

It most often develops in people in their mid-40s or older.

It's also more common in women and people with a family history of the condition.

But it can occur at any age as a result of an injury or be associated with other joint-related conditions, such as gout or rheumatoid arthritis.

Osteoarthritis initially affects the smooth cartilage lining of the joint. This makes movement more difficult than usual, leading to pain and stiffness.

The most commonly affected joints are those in the: hands, spine, knees and hips

Rheumatoid arthritis:

In the UK, rheumatoid arthritis affects more than 400,000 people.

It often starts when a person is between 40 and 50 years old. Women are 3 times more likely to be affected than men.

In rheumatoid arthritis, the body's immune system targets affected joints, which leads to pain and swelling.

This can then spread across the joint, leading to further swelling and a change in the joint's shape. This may cause the bone and cartilage to break down.

People with rheumatoid arthritis can also develop problems with other tissues and organs in their body.

Arthritis is often associated with older people, but it can also affect children. In the UK, about 15,000 children and young people are affected by arthritis. Most types of childhood arthritis are known as juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). The main types of JIA are Oligo-articular JIA, Polyarticular JIA (polyarthritis), Systemic onset JIA and Enthesitis-related arthritis.

You can find out more at and

Disclaimer - not medical advice

11/10/2021

OCD Awareness Week 2021

10-16th October

"It's not about being tidy, it's about having no control over your negative thoughts. It's about being afraid not doing things a certain way will cause harm." -

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (or more routinely referred to as OCD) is a serious anxiety-related condition where a person experiences frequent intrusive and unwelcome obsessional thoughts, commonly referred to as obsessions.

Obsessions are very distressing and result in a person carrying out repetitive behaviours or rituals in order to prevent a perceived harm and/or worry that preceding obsessions have focused their attention on. Such behaviours include avoidance of people, places or objects and constant reassurance seeking, sometimes the rituals will be internal mental counting, checking of body parts, or blinking, all of these are compulsions.

Compulsions do bring some relief to the distress caused by the obsessions, but that relief is temporary and reoccurs each time a person’s obsessive thought/fear is triggered. Sometimes over time the compulsions can become more of a habit where the original obsessive fear and worry has been forgotten, in this instance compulsions are often completed to enable the individual to feel ‘just right’, the key word being ‘feel’.

OCD presents itself in many guises, and certainly goes far beyond the common perception that OCD is merely a little hand washing, checking light switches or having spotless houses or a characteristic of someone who is a little fastidious. In fact, if a person is suffering with Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder then it will be impacting on some or all aspects of their daily life, sometimes becoming severely distressing leading to some nature of impairment or even disablement for hours at a time, each and every day. It is for this reason and level of impact on a person that makes OCD a disorder.

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If you think you have OCD, please do speak to your GP or refer yourself to psychological therapies services. There are also many different helplines such as OCD Action and Mind who are there to help you.

Disclaimer - not medical advice.

15/06/2021

Welcome to CF Week! Join us from 14–20 June where we will share stories of day-to-day life with cystic fibrosis (CF) and look ahead to what the future brings, on the theme that ‘we won’t stop’ - ⁣
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The CF Trust and the CF community are making this CF week even bigger and more incredible by sharing their stories, raising awareness, putting on events throughout the week⁣
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Wear yellow day is on Friday!⁣
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'Our biggest and brightest fundraising day of the year returns for its 7th year! Join us this Wear Yellow Day by holding a yellow-themed fundraiser on (or around) Friday 18 June, and raise money to support people affected by cystic fibrosis. Invite your family, friends, colleagues or school and help us make this year the best, yellow-est Wear Yellow Day yet!' - ⁣
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28/05/2021

May is Arthritis Awareness Month in the US⁣ 💙
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Arthritis is one of the most widespread health conditions in the United States.
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There are 1 in 4 Americans afflicted with arthritis, which is an estimated 54.4 million people including 300,000 children. There are over 100 types of arthritis. ⁣
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I have met so many amazing people who have arthritis, incredible people who have shared their story, their journey and raised awareness so amazingly and honestly. I am so grateful and lucky to be able to see your journey and all the amazing work that you do⁣ 💙
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13/05/2021

You are not alone ⁣♥️
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Mental Health Awareness Week⁣
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1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year in England⁣
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1 in 6 people report experiencing a common mental health problem (like anxiety and depression) in any given week in England⁣
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Mental health can affect us at any time in our lives and affects us all differently. Everyone's experience is valid.⁣
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Talk to people you trust.⁣
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Please remember you are not alone⁣
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28/02/2021

Repost • Today is !

There are over 6⃣0⃣0⃣0⃣ rare diseases in the world.

🌏 300 million people live with a rare disease accross the globe

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Rare diseases currently affect 3.5% - 5.9% of the worldwide population

🧬72% of rare diseases are genetic whilst others are the result of infections

🧒 70% of those genetic rare diseases start in childhood

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11/02/2021

These statistics were found when conducted their Disability Perception Gap report in 2018.⠀
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'Our Disability Perception Gap report shines a light on the British public’s attitudes to disabled people. The findings are based on research by the National Centre for Social Research as part of the annual British Social Attitudes Survey.⠀
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The research shows that the public is still stereotyping disabled people in all aspects of their daily lives, including how much care disabled people need and how productive they are.⠀
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The gap between disabled people and non-disabled people’s impression of negative attitudes has trebled over the last 20 years. 1 in 3 disabled people feel there is still a lot of disability prejudice in Britain today, but only 1 in 5 non-disabled people agree. That's a big difference between the public’s perceptions of disability and disabled people’s experiences.'⠀
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Do you think attitudes have changed at all? Or do you think not much has changed? Have you experienced any of these perceptions?⠀
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08/02/2021

Brand Spotlight⠀🤔
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Beauty Expert - ⠀
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Born a decade ago, Beauty Expert brings you an expertly curated selection of luxury products sourced from around the world. From spa's of Budapest to the hills of Australia, their dedicated team of skincare specialists make it their mission to scour the globe to make sure the best products and innovations are available at your fingertips.⠀
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And it doesn’t end there; they make it their mission to uncover favourites old and new.⠀
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Beauty Expert have very kindly offered our members 22% off!*⠀
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07/02/2021

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The Defeating Epilepsy Foundation⠀
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The Defeating Epilepsy Foundation is a non-profit organization located in Southern California, and dedicated to advocate for individuals and families affected by epilepsy and provide educational resources. ⠀
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The Defeating Epilepsy Foundation was founded by Natalie Boehm in 2019 ⠀
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I met Natalie a couple of weeks ago at the Disability Startup Network virtual event. Natalie founded and it is absolutely brilliant! ⠀
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05/02/2021

Brand Spotlight 🌟
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was first founded in 1999. As seasons and fashions change, so do they, along with the products they stock. ⠀
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They stock a wide range of products including cult and niche products.⠀
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They want to provide young women with the tools, products and advice to create and express their own individuality. ⠀
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HQhair have very kindly offered our registered members 22% off!*⠀
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*exclusions apply⠀
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Find out more on our site 🌟
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02/02/2021

Brand Spotlight⠀🌟

Our second spotlight is
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Mankind are determined to make grooming a fuss-free, pleasurable experience to get you looking and feeling great.⠀
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Their collection contains everything from high-quality hair formulas to some of the best skin care products around so that you can tend to your body, hair and shaving niggles - or even strike some goodies off your wishlist - from the comfort of your own home.⠀
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Mankind have kindly offered our members 22% off!*⠀
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*exclusions apply⠀
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Find out more on our site ♥️
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