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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, to raise awareness about polio survivors in Scotland and promote The Fellowship’s... 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, held from 12 to 14 May at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool. This... Read more

Football club honours renown player Jeff Hall

Bradford Park Avenue Associated Football Club (AFC) has come together with charity, The British Polio Fellowship to remember Jeff Hall and his legacy. Bradford Park Avenue AFC hosted a special... Read more

Polio risks for UK travellers

Recent updates from the World Health Organization (WHO) point to some serious risks for travellers, especially when it comes to polio. Wild polio virus (WPV1) has been found in Afghanistan... Read more

Polio in music

In April, British Polio Fellowship member, Moz Copestake is taking part in two polio-related events with the theme "Polio in Music." On Saturday 12 April, he will give an audio-visual... Read more

Managing mobility challenges in aging polio survivors

Polio survivors are aging and experiencing a range of health challenges. As they grow older or begin to experience early-onset frailty, walking often becomes more difficult, not simply due to... Read more

BPF Big Survey 2023 results on hydrotherapy

For some people who contracted polio, hydrotherapy was a significant part of their rehabilitation, and led to a long enjoyment of water-based activities. When the body weight is supported by... Read more

Today in 1953 Dr Jonas Salk successfully tested a polio vaccine

Polio posed a serious threat to children every summer during the first half of the twentieth century. By the 1940s, virologist and medical researchers across the Western world were being... Read more

Charity supports polio community after benefit reforms

The UK government reforms to PIP and other benefits are set to impact individuals who rely on this support. The British Polio Fellowship (BPF) is here to support the polio... Read more

Polio charity hosts National Indoor Games for survivors

An event considered the only one of its kind for individuals living with the effects of polio took place this weekend. The National Indoor Games, hosted by the British Polio... Read more