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Watford college annual event raises funds for Polio charity

The West Herts College in Watford annual fundraising event, held on Wednesday 5 March, was a resounding success, raising vital funds for The British Polio Fellowship (BPF). This year’s event... Read more

BPF supports Rare Disease Day

On February 28, 2025, the 18th edition of Rare Disease Day will bring together over 70 national partners from 100 countries to raise awareness and drive policy change for the... Read more

Local MP visits British Polio Fellowship’s head office

After being made aware of the great work done by the British Polio Fellowship (BPF), Matt Turmaine, the MP for Watford, asked to visit its head office on Monday 17... Read more

BPF Energy Support Grants provide essential support to polio survivors

Nearly 85 polio survivors from across the UK received financial support from the British Polio Fellowship’s (BPF) Energy Support Grant scheme, to help with rising energy costs. These grants assist... Read more

Disability assistance dog changes life for polio survivor

When Rajwinder Kaur was just one year old, she contracted polio, a highly infectious viral disease that, at its peak, paralysed 3,500 people annually. While polio has been virtually eradicated... Read more

BPF meet the neuro community and MPs in Westminster

Today, The British Polio Fellowship's CEO Kripen Dhrona and new Trustee John Adu attended a Parliamentary Neuro Reception in the Houses of Parliament. Organised and led by The Neurological Alliance,... Read more

Winter Fuel Payment petition

AgeUK is starting off 2025 with a big moment. In February they'll be taking the Winter Fuel Payment petition to Downing Street - The British Polio Fellowship has signed the... Read more

Concern for polio vaccine if Robert Kennedy Jr is confirmed as Trump’s new US health secretary

Last week a number of the American newspapers featured stories about Aaron Siri, a key legal advisor to Robert Kennedy Jr, Donald Trump’s pick for health secretary. Aaron Siri is... Read more

Age UK criticises NHS Continuing Healthcare system

Age UK has condemned the NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) system, calling it “a complete con” and accusing decision-makers of operating on an “ad-hoc” basis. Research highlights that thousands of people... Read more

First accessible footbridge to be installed in Suffolk town

Stowmarket railway station in Suffolk will soon feature a state-of-the-art accessible footbridge. The station is set to become the first in the UK to install the innovative ‘AVA’ bridge, equipped... Read more