Around the UK, and indeed the world, individuals and communities are mourning the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. During her 70-year reign the Queen was patron to more than 600 charities and organisations, a number of which do vital work within the healthcare sector. The Queen demonstrated her support to those who give …
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*LGBTQI+ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex. The ‘+’ is a symbol used to include those with other identifying terms. As Pride month draws to a close, we delve into the issues surrounding being a person with a learning disability who identifies as LGBTQI+. What is Pride month? In the UK, the …
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20-26 June 2022 is Learning Disability Week! The annual campaign (pioneered by learning disability charity, Mencap) is about showing the world what life with a learning disability is really like. At Abacus Care & Support, we know that people with learning disabilities are a gift to our communities. People with learning disabilities have unique gifts, …
New government guidance: Keeping active as a Disabled Young Person Exercise. Whether we find it a struggle or a joy, we all know that keeping active is essential for our physical and mental health. Right? Well, it may come as a shock to you that this February the UK’s Chief Medical Officer, Chris Whitty, published …
In the UK, 7.7million people of working age have a disability; yet many disabled people struggle to find work often due to a culture which is a bit of a mixture of unintended prejudice and worry by those recruiting, rather than tangible concern as to the quality of their work. There are a whole host …
It’s now fairly common to see a sticker on a car parked in a disabled bay saying that the user has an invisible disability, or to see a social media post declaring that “not all disabilities are visible.” It has definitely long been the case that people have assumed they’re able to tell a person’s …
Never before has the British public experienced something like the COVID-19 pandemic, but through the worst and most challenging of times, the community has prevailed. Isolation and loneliness had for too long been thought of as a challenge for the elderly, and whilst highlighted once a year or so in festive charity marketing campaigns, somehow …
Moving into a care home is not for everyone – after all, we’re all most comfortable in our own home. For those who need to bridge the gap between a specialist care facility and an hour or so of homecare a day, 24hr live-in care can be a great option. At Abacus Care & Support …
24hr Live-In Care – Common Reasons For Opting For A Live-In Carer Read More »
As with everywhere in the country, its elderly, ill, and disabled population have been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. Those looking to access care support services are in a difficult position; looking to balance safety, compassion, and necessity in a whole new way. Care Homes offer fantastic and specific specialist facilities, but there are …
Christmas 2020 is going to be different for all of us, but those with loved ones in full-time supported living care, or elsewhere geographically, need not be separated from all of the fun. There are loads you can do with virtual chats and videoconferencing software, so why not try out some of these great games …
