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Dementia Action Week: Free Support, Help & Hope Across the UK

Living with dementia, or supporting someone who is, can feel overwhelming, isolating and relentless. But you’re not alone. There’s more help out there than most people realise, and a lot of it is completely free. So, in honour of Dementia Action Week, we’ve pulled together a big list of UK-wide charities, resources, and free support […]

Sammi Leaver
Sammi Leaver

May 19, 2025

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Why We Need to Talk About Disability and Mental Health

May 12th to 18th is Mental Health Awareness Week, and a time to shine a light on the importance of wellbeing, connection, and support. But while the world grows more open in talking about mental health, one group continues to be overlooked in the conversation: disabled people. And the numbers speak for themselves… Disabled People […]

Sammi Leaver
Sammi Leaver

May 12, 2025

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What Support Is Available for Young Carers in the UK? A Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about being a Young Carer and the support available in the UK

Purpl
Purpl

March 12, 2025

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Help and Support with Loneliness for Disabled People

Loneliness is a growing concern in the UK, but for many disabled people, it can feel like an even greater challenge. Here are some places of support for you.

Purpl
Purpl

December 24, 2024

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Revolutionary Help for People With Disabilities: Disability Union Alliance

Purpl and The Disability Union believe in the power of community and collaboration to drive meaningful change for disabled individuals and for us to achieve disability equality for all.

Disability Union
Disability Union

December 2, 2024