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Hearing Matters

Hearing Loss is major public health issue that affects more than 11 million people across the UK. Read our report which outlines updated evidence demonstrating the link between hearing loss and mental health.

Severe and Multiple Disadvantage Research Project

By LGBT Foundation

This study breaks new ground in developing an understanding of the specific severe and multiple disadvantage needs of a population where there is already a strong evidence base around some inequalities, but where few studies have drawn this evidence together in order to paint a picture of complex needs.

Young onset dementia facts & figures

By Young Dementia UK

As with dementia generally, there is conflicting information about the prevalence of young onset dementia. The low levels of awareness and the difficulties of diagnosing the condition at working-age mean popularly used statistics are likely to be inaccurate and do not reflect the true number of people who are affected.

Audio and video factsheets – dementia

By Alzheimer's Society

Alzheimer’s Society videos, podcasts and audio factsheets feature real people and their personal experiences, ways to help families with dementia, advice on what to do if you’re worried about your memory, and much more.

Dementia UK report

By Alzheimer's Society

In autumn 2014, Alzheimer’s Society published a major study on the social and economic impact of dementia in the UK.

10 facts on dementia

By World Health Organisation

Dementia is a syndrome, usually of a chronic or progressive nature, caused by a variety of brain illnesses that affect memory, thinking, behaviour and ability to perform everyday activities. The number of people living with dementia worldwide is currently estimated at 47 million and is projected to increase to 75 million by 2030. The number … More

What is Dyslexia?

By Dyslexia UK

Dyslexia is defined as a learning difficulty that affects the literacy skills, such as writing, reading, and spelling. Those who are diagnosed with dyslexia often finds it difficult to see or hear a word and break it down into separate sounds to associate to each sound and letter that make up the word. Though, aside … More

Neurodiversity as a Competitive Advantage

By Harvard Business Review

Meet John. He’s a wizard at data analytics. His combination of mathematical ability and software development skill is highly unusual. His CV features two master’s degrees, both with honors. An obvious guy for a tech company to scoop up, right?

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Recognising the rights of LGBTIQ+ people, National Coming Out Day brings awareness of LGBTIQ+ experiences across the world.

National Coming Out Day was inspired by a single march. 500,000 people participated in the March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights on October 11, 1987, generating momentum to last for 4 months after the march had ended. During this period, over a hundred LGBTIQ+ identifying individuals gathered outside Washington, DC, and decided on creating a national day to celebrate coming out – this began on the 1st anniversary of their historic march.

Cinemas UK-wide will be sharing LGBTIQ+ stories to encourage acceptance, understanding and celebration in audiences.

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* LGBTQ+ Tips and Terminology.docx * LGBTQ+ national, regional & film organisations.xlsx * Recommended LGBTQ+ films.xlsx

Film ideas and resources

30 best LGBTQ+ films of all time

Stonewall Research Reports

Glossary of Terms - LGBTQ+

LGBT In Britain: Trans Report

Cinerama Film Online LGBTQ films: The Essential Collection

Here’s what to watch to celebrate LGBTQ Pride’s roots in protest

Dementia and the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) population

20+ resources for National Coming Out Day

The 10 Best Bisexual Movies You Should Already Have Seen By Now!

Identity Beyond Diversity

By Learning Lab Editions

The difference between teaching and critical pedagogy is vital to Handel Kashope Wright: ‘Critical pedagogy brings to the floor issues of social identity’ revealing where power resides and inequalities are preserved. ‘Multiculturalism’, ‘anti-racism’… terms often used without their cultural and historical meaning. Listen to Handel talk about how different politics, peoples, places intersect…

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