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Information from the UK Government about a wide range of disability-related financial support, including benefits, tax credits, VAT relief, vehicle tax exemption, payments, grants and concessions, that is available to people with disabilities. There is a wide range of disability-related financial support, including benefits, tax credits,…

With over 345,000 electric vehicles (EVs) and in excess of 650,000 plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) on UK roads at the end of October 2021, it’s fair to say the nation is adopting the transition towards a cleaner means of travel. But how accurately does this represent the relationship…

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Universal Credit supports you if you are on a low income or out of work. It includes a monthly payment to help with your living costs.  If you are currently claiming other benefits why not use an independent benefits calculator to see if you could be better off…

Take a look at this film where we see Mary, who has dementia, encounter people in her community. It demonstrates how a little bit of time and consideration can make all the difference to the daily lives of people with dementia. The film aims to…

My name is Dr Jennifer Bute - I used to be a GP but I retired early with early onset Alzheimer's Disease. Since then it has become my passion to try and help people understand about it, because I do believe it is a great…

Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person's blood sugar level to become too high. There are 2 main types of diabetes: type 1 diabetes – where the body's immune system attacks and destroys the cells that produce insulin type 2 diabetes – where the body does not produce…

NHS advice about healthy living, including eating a balanced diet, healthy weight, exercise, quitting smoking and drinking less alcohol. 5 steps to mental wellbeing BMI healthy weight calculator Healthy weight Exercise Sleep & Tiredness Eat Well Alcohol advice Quit smoking Addiction support Sexual health  …

Vascular dementia is a common type of dementia caused by reduced blood flow to the brain. It's estimated to affect around 150,000 people in the UK. Dementia is the name for problems with mental abilities caused by gradual changes and damage in the brain. It's rare…

Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia in the UK. Dementia is the name for a group of symptoms associated with an ongoing decline of brain functioning. It can affect memory, thinking skills and other mental abilities. The exact cause of Alzheimer's disease is…