4th June 2026
Full-day event brings together polio survivors, clinicians, and researchers for a programme of keynote talks, expert sessions, and peer support. The British Polio Fellowship, the UK’s leading charity supporting people... Read more
29th May 2026
Motability scheme changes announced last November raise concerns for polio survivors because of a reduced mileage allowance and increased costs. Around 890,000 people currently lease a vehicle through the Motability... Read more
29th May 2026
On Wednesday 20 May the Hospital Saturday Fund held its 2026 Annual General Meeting and Charity Reception which was held at the iconic Plaisterers’ Hall in the City of London.... Read more
28th May 2026
Climate change is raising temperatures in the UK at the moment, with high temperatures exceeding well over 30°C in many parts of the country. Hot weather increases the risk of... Read more
11th May 2026
Tony Gould, who has died aged 87, was a journalist, author and literary editor best known for his work at New Society and the New Statesman in the 1970s and... Read more
30th April 2026
Team BPF delivered an outstanding performance on Sunday, 26 April, with our London Marathon runners achieving remarkable results and raising an incredible £11.5K along the way. It was truly an... Read more
11th April 2026
The British Polio Fellowship (BPF), a national charity supporting thousands of individuals in the UK affected by the long-term impacts of poliomyelitis, has issued an urgent warning following the latest... Read more
1st April 2026
The British Polio Fellowship (BPF) has launched its new Care Plan for Polio Survivors, designed to support those living with the late effects of polio or post-polio syndrome. This plan... Read more
30th March 2026
Since launching on 1 January 2026, the British Polio Fellowship has already received 38 applications for its Energy Support Grant from polio survivors seeking help with the rising cost of... Read more
26th March 2026
In the first half of the twentieth century, polio outbreaks, especially in summer, caused widespread fear, mainly affecting children. Although we now know it is a highly infectious virus that... Read moreCopyright 2026. All Rights Reserved