Independent Living

17/09/2025

This week's IL newsletter: Informing the new Secretary of State – Mo Stewart writes to Pat McFadden, highlighting concerns about political influence over disability policy.

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17/09/2025

In this week's IL newsletter:

Mo Stewart, research lead for the Preventable Harm Project, has written to the new Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Pat McFadden. Trials are now underway for a blood test to diagnose Alzheimer's earlier and more easily than current options. Muscular Dystrophy UK has invested another £2 million in research into muscle wasting conditions. We shine a spotlight on accessible homes with new Independent Living showcase subscriber, Branch Properties, who focus exclusively on accessible homes - purchases, sales, rentals and adaptations. New resources to assist people with Parkinson's to keep physically active - grants for activity providers and a new register of approved personal trainers. And the rollout of Martha's Rule to all acute hospitals in England - hundreds of lives have already been saved.

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16/09/2025

How to find recommended traders. Get the details here - https://www.independentliving.co.uk/advice/recommended-traders/

16/09/2025

For owners of an adapted property, Branch Properties can help match you with a disabled house hunter whose requirements match your offering. Find out more here - https://www.independentliving.co.uk/supplier/branch-properties/

16/09/2025

Ahead of Wednesday's IL newsletter: Mo Stewart has written to the new Secretary of State for Work & Pensions, Pat McFadden

Read it here - https://www.independentliving.co.uk/guest-blog/letter-to-secretary-of-state/

15/09/2025

Ombudsman Guide to Complaint Handling. Find out full details here - https://www.independentliving.co.uk/advice/taking-on-a-local-authority/

15/09/2025

Scottish Adult Disability Payment transfer complete. Learn more about it here - https://www.independentliving.co.uk/industry-news/adp-transfer-complete/

15/09/2025

Reliable support in the toilet. Know more here - https://www.independentliving.co.uk/product-focus/pressalit-tma-1-toilet-arms/

14/09/2025

Ahead of Wednesday's IL newsletter: £338 million investment in the Connect to Work programme, supporting sick or disabled people into work

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14/09/2025

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Find out more here - https://www.independentliving.co.uk/advice/juvenile-idiopathic-arthritis/

13/09/2025

At TGA Mobility, we believe that when it’s hard to move, you needn’t stop living. We provide scooters and wheelchairs tailored to suit all kinds of people with all kinds of needs. https://www.independentliving.co.uk/supplier/tga-mobility/

13/09/2025

Ahead of Wednesday's IL newsletter: For the first time since 2022, Disabled Motoring UK is holding their Baywatch survey

Read it here - https://www.independentliving.co.uk/industry-news/baywatch-survey/