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Rotary’s ongoing fight against polio

Rotary has long been committed to eradicating polio worldwide. Their efforts began in 1979 with an immunisation campaign in the Philippines, which laid the foundation for the global End Polio... Read more

Lowestoft Town FC raises funds and awareness for charity

Lowestoft Town Football Club, affectionately known as The Trawlerboys, has launched a new partnership with the British Polio Fellowship (BPF) to raise awareness and funds for those living with the... Read more

Insights from the Big Survey 2025

Earlier this year, the British Polio Fellowship conducted a major survey of polio survivors across the UK, receiving around 1,200 responses. The results revealed that most respondents are experiencing mobility... Read more

The remarkable polio journey of Mary Berry

Dame Mary Berry celebrated her 90th birthday earlier this year and has recently reflected on her remarkable life and career in several interviews. With more than seventy years of experience... Read more

Introducing new faces on the BPF Board

Each year, the British Polio Fellowship (BPF) typically sees changes to its Board of Trustees, with members stepping down, seeking re-election, or new leadership roles being filled. This year, no... Read more

BPF honours volunteers making a difference

Having collated the nominations for the Barbara Wood Citizens Award award (categories - polio and non-polio) the winners were announced during this years’ British Polio Fellowship’s Annual General Meeting (AGM)... Read more

Richard Flint Awards celebrate polio survivors’ talents

The British Polio Fellowship announced the winners of the Richard Flint Awards at its Annual General Meeting on 18 September. A key event in the Fellowship’s calendar, the Richard Flint... Read more

Celebrating national positive thinking day

Saturday 13 September is National Positive Thinking Day, a yearly reminder to shift our mindset toward optimism and gratitude. It’s a day to celebrate the power of positive thinking and... Read more

Polio survivor canonised by Pope Leo XIV

On September 7, Pope Leo XIV canonised two loved Italian figures, both known for their deep faith and youthful devotion, during an open-air Mass in St. Peter’s Square attended by... Read more

Emergency alert to be sent to smartphones

The UK government will be carrying out a nationwide test of its emergency alert system at 3:00pm on Sunday 7 September. During the test, compatible mobile phones will vibrate and... Read more