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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

Christmas and New Year office opening hours

The British Polio Fellowship's Central Office, including Support Services will be closing for the Christmas and New Year period at 12:00noon on Tuesday 24 December. The offices will reopen at... Read more

Patron Robin Askwith donates show proceeds to charity

Robin Askwith, actor, singer, writer and Patron of The British Polio Fellowship has recently appeared in a show 'Askwith Flairs Up' in Braunton, North Devon. On his request, the proceeds... Read more

Big win for the #BackThe1in6 campaign

The Neurological Alliance in England announced today that a new "UK Neuro Forum" has been confirmed by the Department of Health and Social Care. The Forum follows the Alliance's collaborative... Read more

Have your say about the NHS

The Government has opened a public consultation to help inform a proposed 10-year Health Plan for the NHS and build a health service 'fit for the future'. (Change.NHS). Members of... Read more

Be safe charging your mobility scooter or wheelchair

Mobility scooters and electric wheelchairs are popular electric mobility aids that help many polio survivors get out and about. Most are powered by lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries which can be charged... Read more

The Neurology Academy work with BPF to raise awareness

On 24 October, World Polio Day, the British Polio Fellowship and the Neurology Academy launched educational materials aimed at clinicians, specialist nurses, and healthcare professionals, focusing on poliomyelitis and the... Read more