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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

World Polio Day: MHRA trains worldwide laboratories in early detection of polio using breakthrough advanced technology

PUBLISHED BY THE MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY (MHRA) Today, World Polio Day, 24 October 2024, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is highlighting our work training... Read more

Polio vaccination push on World Polio Day

It's World Polio Day, 24 October, and people in the UK and across the world are encouraged to be vaccinated against polio and ensure the eradication of this highly infectious... Read more