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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

Christmas and New Year office opening hours

The British Polio Fellowship's Central Office, including Support Services will be closing for the Christmas and New Year period at 1:00pm on Friday 22 December. The offices will reopen at... Read more

Gordon Richardson recognised in King’s New Year Honours

Chair of The British Polio Fellowship, Dr Gordon Richardson, has been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours. Gordon has been made a Member of the Order of the British... Read more

Big member survey produces interesting results

In March and April of this year, the British Polio Fellowship conducted a Big Survey of its members and over a thousand people responded. The results suggested support and guidance... Read more

MP Anum Qaisar is new Patron of the British Polio Fellowship

Scottish-born MP, Anum Qaisar who grew up in North Lanarkshire with her two brothers, has agreed to be a Patron of The British Polo Fellowship. Anum’s grandfather emigrated from Pakistan... Read more

A six-in-one vaccine could help the world get rid of polio

One of the biggest challenges facing world health organisations has been how to phase out the use of oral polio vaccines. Oral vaccines have done a good job in helping... Read more

Lincoln College presents former BPF Chair with an award

Lincoln College presented David Mitchell, President of the European Polio Union and former Chair of The British Polio Fellowship (BPF) with an award at an annual graduation ceremony in Lincoln... Read more

Train ticket office closures stopped by the Government.

Proposals to close nearly all the train ticket offices in England have been withdrawn, the Government has announced. Rail firms had planned to close over 900 of the country’s 1,007... Read more

Watford students raise funds for the British Polio Fellowship

West Herts College students produced a sumptuous meal for a charity event in aid of the British Polio Fellowship. Final year students studying for a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in... Read more