2010, Sir Douglas Bader’s Centenary Year…
…is a very important year for the Douglas Bader Foundation. We have several exciting developments planned to mark this auspicious year. One is our first venture into licensing: we have agreements with collectible company 288 Group under their Westminster Press and Casco divisions, agreements with Bradford Exchange and with former [...]
I received an e-mail from Jenny Reeve who has started her own company, “Discretely Different”, specialising in making underwear and other clothing for people with disabilities.
This seems such a good idea  thought I should bring it to your attention.
You can read about how Jenny came to start her business below and find out more from [...]
The controversial drug thalidomide could soon be available to patients across Europe – 40 years after it was banned.European Union authorities are considering whether the drug should be given to patients with a rare form of cancer and those with leprosy.
At present, thalidomide is unlicensed in Europe and can only be prescribed under strict controls.
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The government has expressed its “sincere regret” and “deep sympathy” to the victims of the thalidomide scandal.
Health minister Mike O’Brien made the apology in a statement to MPs – it comes after he unveiled a compensation package for survivors in December.
Pregnant women were prescribed the drug in the 1950s and 1960s as a treatment for [...]
THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO HELP DAVID GLADWELL WITH HIS RESEARCH SO IF YOU FEEL YOU HAVE INFORMATION THAT COULD HELP HIM WITH HIS IMPORTANT STUDY, HE’D BE DELIGHTED TO HEAR FROM YOU.
David Gladwell, a retired lawyer and a BACP qualified counsellor, is currently doing an MSc in counselling. He is looking to recruit [...]
I wanted to draw your attention to a new service we have included in our Organisations section.
Hypnotherapy has been found to be helpful in dealing with pain, both physical and “phantom”.
This website is a support network of UK hypnotherapists, with information on their training and experience, areas of hypnotherapy, fees and contact details. This service [...]
Diane Mulligan
A Seaford mother who helped to set up a support group for amputees and people with limb loss is to receive the OBE,
To read more please click on the following link:
http://www.eastbourneherald.co.uk/seaford/Seaford-mum-receives-new-years.5958861.jp
And click here to visit the Website for the Support Group that Diane helped to set up.
www.sussexamputeesupport.co.uk
(Thanks to Steve McNeice for sending us this [...]
Big Brother 11 will be auditioning from January.
The programme is keen to encourage people with disabilities to join the new Housemates SO…if you’ve always thought you’d like to have a go at living in the Big Brother House, now’s your chance.
You’ll find contact details at the end of the article where you will also be [...]
This is Tracey’s own story about her terrible accident, subsequent amputation and eventual return to fitness and well-being through her love of dance. Tracey’s courage is amazing and an inspiration to all.
We are very grateful to Tracey for allowing us to publish her story on the Website and wish her the best of luck with [...]
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19 year old Evan Reynolds lost his left hand in a road traffic accident in 2006 when his arm became trapped between the side of a car and a gatepost. LEIGH DAY & CO. solicitors were able to secure Evan substantial damages which will cover the future costs of his Touch Bionics i-LIMBâ„¢ prosthetic which [...]
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