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Charity sets out an optimal pathway for polio survivors

The British Polio Fellowship has launched a pathway to outline how good treatment, care and support looks like for polio survivors in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The British... Read more

Polio survivors enjoy a weekend of sports and games

Last weekend (15-17 March) around 120 polio survivors met in Leicester to compete in a range of games and sports, in spite of their physical disabilities. This years' British Polio... Read more

Steve Harley, musician and polio survivor dies, age 73

A sad day for music fans across the world, as Steve Harley, polio survivor and frontman of 70s rock band Cockney Rebel, dies peacefully at home aged 73. Last month,... Read more

Travelling on the London Underground

Transport for London has announced mini ramps are now available at 47 of its step-free London Underground stations After a successful trial in 2023, Transport for London launched mini ramps... Read more

Rare Disease Day 2024

Thursday 29 February is Rare Disease Day, raising the awareness of people affected by rare conditions and the challenges faced. Kripen Dhrona, Chief Executive Officer for The British Polio Fellowship... Read more

The Fellowship helps polio survivors pay their heating bills

Thanks to the British Polio Fellowship’s Energy Support Grants, 72 polio survivors from across the UK have been awarded £250 to help cover their increasingly high energy bills. Energy Support... Read more

The British Polio Fellowship celebrates its 85th anniversary

The British Polio Fellowship (BPF) is celebrating its anniversary today, Monday 29 January with a host of events taking place throughout the year. People affected by polio were invited to... Read more

Polio charity urges parents to protect their children

As charity, The British Polio Fellowship celebrates its 85th anniversary, their Chief Executive urges parents to protect their children against highly infectious diseases like polio and measles. His comments come... Read more

Cold weather payments

Some people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are entitled to cold weather payments after prolonged periods of below-zero temperatures. In Scotland, those on low incomes and benefits may receive... Read more

Staying warm this winter

Whilst the cold weather affects most people, some individuals are particularly at risk, especially if they are over 65 years old and have a long-term health condition such as those... Read more