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New report: Scotland’s ‘invisible’ patients

Patients with neurological conditions and their carers are “falling between the cracks” and many do not feel supported by Scotland’s health system, according to a major new report. The survey... Read more

Radio Decorum interview with Kripen Dhrona

After his successful interview with Consultant Physician in Rehabilitation Medicine, Dr. Simon Shaw back in April, radio DJ and polio survivor Moz Copestake was back on air on Friday 27... Read more

BPF backs call to fix NHS care for polio survivors

People across the UK who have had polio and are now living with its effects are being failed by health systems which are struggling to meet even basic needs, according... Read more

British Polio Fellowship exhibits at RCN Congress 2025

The British Polio Fellowship (BPF) participated as an exhibitor at the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Congress 2025. Read more

Kamran Mallick is new patron of the BPF

The British Polio Fellowship, a UK-wide charity supporting polio survivors, is delighted to announce Kamran Mallick as its new Patron. Kamran, who has served as Chief Executive of Disability Rights UK since... Read more

Heat alert: Polio survivors urged to take care

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning as temperatures are expected to rise sharply in the coming days, potentially reaching highs of 33°C. This spike in heat... Read more

British Polio Fellowship brings awareness to Holyrood

From 20 to 22 May, the British Polio Fellowship (BPF) hosted an exhibition at Holyrood, the Scottish Parliament. Read more

Cockney Rebel star Steve Harley’s will reveals fate of star’s six figure fortune

The singer, known for his hit Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me), died in March last year and left behind a six-figure sum and now the fate of... Read more

Introducing Sandwell’s new mayor Steve Melia

Councillor Steve Melia (Great Barr with Yew Tree ward) is the new Mayor of Sandwell following a ceremony in the Council Chamber at Sandwell Council House yesterday (Tuesday 13 May).... Read more

Jeremy Balfour MSP new Patron of BPF

A charity supporting polio survivors across the UK, the British Polio Fellowship, has announced Jeremy Balfour MSP as its new Patron. Jeremy Balfour MSP has accepted an invitation from the... Read more