/ June 19, 2018 at 11:00 PM
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Facebook and Twitter have admitted they could do more to protect disabled people from online abuse, following criticism from the model and TV personality Katie Price, whose son Harvey has been victimised online. The social media giants told MPs they…
/ June 19, 2018 at 5:10 PM
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The use of medicinal cannabis is to be reviewed, which could lead to more prescriptions of drugs made from the plant, the home secretary has said. The decision was prompted by recent high-profile cases of children with severe epilepsy being…
/ June 19, 2018 at 4:57 PM
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A press release: NHS70: SPLISH SPLASH National Theatre Wales & Oily Cart Written & Directed by Tim Webb Designed by Jens Cole Music direction by Max Reinhardt Music composed by Max Reinhardt and arranged by George Panda Hydrotherapy pools in…
/ June 18, 2018 at 11:16 PM
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With many thanks to Benefits And Work. The government has claimed it is going to put an end to “unnecessary” PIP reviews later this summer, Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Sarah Newton announced today. Newton claimed: “We’ve listened…
/ June 18, 2018 at 11:52 AM
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/ June 18, 2018 at 11:40 AM
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/ June 17, 2018 at 11:15 PM
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With many thanks to Benefits And Work. In a statement made earlier this month the government announced that it was extending the contracts for Capita and Atos to carry out PIP assessments for a further two years, in spite of…
/ June 17, 2018 at 11:03 PM
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If you’re anything like me, I bet I know what you do with those few fleeting moments of spare time you have (between watching episodes of Love Island or World Cup matches). You reach deep into your bookcase and pull…
/ June 14, 2018 at 11:00 PM
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Two severely disabled men experienced unlawful discrimination when their benefits were significantly reduced after moving on to the government’s controversial universal credit scheme, the high court has declared. The ruling is a blow to the Department for Work and Pensions…
/ June 13, 2018 at 11:00 PM
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The thoughts and best wishes of all at Same Difference are with the survivors and bereaved families of the Grenfell Tower fire on this first anniversary. In tribute, support and with all our thoughts, we publish this film from the…
/ June 12, 2018 at 11:00 PM
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The NHS is set to roll out mental health employment specialists across the country, as a new analysis of services shows that 2,300 patients have been helped into work in the last year. As part of patients’ care and support…
/ June 12, 2018 at 3:15 PM
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Ding, ding, ding – the three rings of a bell which signal the start of a boxing match are synonymous with the sport. But what if you cannot hear the sound – or instructions from the referee and your corner?…
/ June 11, 2018 at 11:15 PM
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A press release: An independent study of people living with type 1 and 2 diabetes, by Censuswide, commissioned by Ieso Digital Health, the UK’s leading provider of online therapy highlights the scale of mental health problems affecting those living with…
/ June 11, 2018 at 11:00 PM
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Same Difference has been asked to publicise the following: I’m contacting from the second series of BBC One’s singing competition programme, All Together Now as we’re looking for outstanding vocalists to take part. Our show is hosted by former spice…
/ June 11, 2018 at 12:00 PM
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A very important feature from the brilliant Victoria Derbyshire show. A lack of face-to-face interpreters is meaning deaf patients are missing key operations and being informed of serious medical issues – such as a miscarriage – via a tablet…
/ June 11, 2018 at 8:00 AM
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A second series of Lost Voice Guy’s sitcom Ability is coming to Radio 4, following his Britain’s Got Talent win. The comedian, real name Lee Ridley, said he’s “delighted” to return with his semi-autobiographical show. Ability, co-written by Katherine Jakeaways,…
/ June 11, 2018 at 12:00 AM
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Three weeks ago, Linda received a letter from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) calling her in for “reassessment” of her disability benefits. Linda is not her real name; she wants to speak out but says she fears any…
/ June 10, 2018 at 11:00 PM
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Comedian and Lost Voice Guy Lee Ridley doesn’t like the voice on his tablet computer that he uses to speak, as it makes him sound like a posh Robocop. So he travels to Newcastle – home of Cheryl, Ant &…
/ June 7, 2018 at 11:00 PM
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Coronation Street actors Cherylee Houston and Melissa Johns have launched a new networking initiative for disabled artists and performers in the north-west of England. Disabled Artist Network Community (DANC) aims to “encourage change” by opening up dialogue with TV companies,…
/ June 7, 2018 at 2:55 PM
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The poor side of life Dear readers, today didn’t start too well. I had been unwell all night so ended up being awake for most of it listening to podcasts, but no fear I arrived at our weekly demo as…
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