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Tweets from Frances Leckie, editor of the Independent Living website & weekly newsletter

Joined May 2009
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Tips for managing stress. Learn more about it here - independentliving.co.uk/advi…
People over 60 feel younger in the morning – new research. Check out the article here - independentliving.co.uk/indu…
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Call for radical rethink of social care funding in England. Find out full details here - independentliving.co.uk/indu…
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This week's IL newsletter: Waiting for continence care – Thousands of children are facing long waits for specialist support, with access varying widely across the country. #ChildrensHealth #ContinenceCare #NHSWaitingTimes #BladderAndBowel #ILnews preview.mailerlite.com/d9b2n…
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This week's IL newsletter: Mobility on the decline? – Subtle changes can signal declining mobility long before more obvious difficulties appear. #HealthyAgeing #FallsPrevention #MobilityMatters #Stannah #HealthAndCare #ILcommunity preview.mailerlite.com/d9b2n…
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This week's IL newsletter: Ergonomics of Toileting – A free webinar from #Closomat explores how good ergonomics can improve safety, dignity and care outcomes. #OccupationalTherapy #CPDWebinar #AccessibleToileting #CareInnovation #AssistedToileting preview.mailerlite.com/d9b2n…
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Millions of people in the UK are living with an autoimmune disease, yet these conditions remain misunderstood. Learn more about it here - independentliving.co.uk/advi…
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This week's IL newsletter: Comfort Workshop – A warm welcome to new subscriber #ComfortWorkshop, creating bespoke #RiserRecliner chairs that support comfort, independence and everyday living. #MadeInBritain #IndependentLivingAtHome #AccessibleFurniture preview.mailerlite.com/d9b2n…
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Airospring AS200 cushion refreshed with smart new look. Find out full details here - independentliving.co.uk/prod…
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This week's IL newsletter: Digital switchover – The move from analogue landlines raises important questions for people relying on telecare and personal alarms. #DigitalSwitchover #Telecare #DigitalInclusion #ConnectedCare #Careline365 #ILnews preview.mailerlite.com/d9b2n…
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This week's IL newsletter: Supreme Court on DoLS – A landmark #SupremeCourt ruling could reshape how the law protects people who lack capacity in care settings. #DeprivationOfLiberty #MentalCapacityAct #CareRights #DoLS #IndependentLiving preview.mailerlite.com/d9b2n…
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WaterSure overhaul will cap water bills for more disabled households. Know more here - independentliving.co.uk/advi…
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Ahead of Wednesday's IL newsletter: Supreme Court overturns Cheshire West - what's the future for DoLS safeguards? #DoLS #DeprivationOfLiberty #MentalCapacity #CheshireWest #SupremeCourt Read it here - independentliving.co.uk/indu…
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WaterSure explained: help with high water bills. Learn more about it here - independentliving.co.uk/advi…
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Accessible EV Europe Road Trip. Know more here - independentliving.co.uk/indu…
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Stannah stairlift recognised with Red Dot award for design led approach. See more here - independentliving.co.uk/prod…
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Hidden Disabilities Sunflower (formerly Hidden Disabilities Lanyard). Learn more about it here - independentliving.co.uk/advi…
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Rationing of incontinence products affects millions. Read more here - independentliving.co.uk/indu…
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Parliamentary petition to stop the changes to Motability scheme. Know more here - independentliving.co.uk/indu…
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This week's IL newsletter: Building carer-friendly communities – As #CarersWeek approaches, it's time to recognise the vital contribution of #UnpaidCarers and the importance of communities that support them. #CarerFriendlyCommunities #InclusiveCommunities preview.mailerlite.com/m4v7d…
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