The Brain Charity Newsletter

June 13, 2017

Glance Newsletter from The Brain Charity is available to download here http://www.thebraincharity.org.uk/images/Glance/Glance_JuneJuly_2017.pdf  

 

Heads Up on Football Risk

The Football Association is looking into whether footballers who have headed balls throughout their careers are more likely to develop dementia than people who have not.

 

>> Awareness is key

 

The Brain Charity Library goes Online

You can now see details of what’s in our library by visiting the new online catalogue. You don’t need a password, anyone can have a look.

 

>> Explore our library online

 

The Real Cost of Disability

It’s reported that: “When the extra costs of disability are partially accounted for, half of all people in poverty are either disabled, or in a household with a disabled person.”

 

>> More on these shocking statistics

 

Thursday is activities day at The Brain Charity!

We understand the difficulties and expense involved in attending mainstream classes, so we’re now hosting a range of activities on Thursdays that you can try out for FREE.

 

>> Come and join in the fun

 

>> More on what’s coming up in our online calendar

 

 

>> A new way to donate to us for free as you shop

 

BBC Reminiscence Archive

The BBC has launched a new TV Reminiscence Archive which is designed to help people living with dementia to enjoy bonding and chatting with others.

 

>> Discover the TV Reminiscence Archive

 

Hey Good Looking!

Zebedee Management, is a new modelling agency which aims to make people with disabilities more visible within the world of fashion and the media. The agency is always on the lookout for new models to join their books…

 

>> Check out their Facebook page

 



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