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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

BPF launches survey to gather views from Polio Survivors

The British Polio Fellowship is seeking feedback from polio survivors to ensure its support services meet the evolving needs of the polio community. As part of its ongoing efforts to... Read more

Brain Awareness Week campaigning for more neuro research

It's Brain Awareness Week (10-16th March). Join us in campaigning for more neurological research Around one in six people in the UK have at least one neurological condition with an... Read more

78 organisations call for urgent investment into neuro research

This Brain Awareness Week (10-16th March) the four national Neurological Alliances are working together to raise awareness of the critical need for more research on neurological conditions and calling on... Read more

Bradford Park Avenue AFC choose BPF as its charity partner

The British Polio Fellowship (BPF) is delighted to announce that we have been selected by Bradford (Park Avenue) Association Football Club as their new charity partner. The club's mission is... Read more