Frances contracted #polio at four years old in 1947 and spent years in hospital, with lasting physical effects. Despite this, she built a full life, raised two sons, and remains grateful for her family and resilience. Read her story https://www.britishpolio.org.uk/frances-rosbotham

It's not to late to apply to come along to the Indoor Games event in Leicester on 20-22 March. The deadline has been extended to the end of January. All UK #polio survivors are welcome and its a fun, fellowship weekend. Want to join us? Call us on 0800 043 1935 for more information or to book.

BPF launches its new website on Thursday 29 January. Join in the celebrations 🎉 and check out the new look and feel #polio #PPS webpages. 👏

Calling polio survivors in Northern Ireland — we’d really like to connect with you.
Get in touch to share experiences, ask questions, or find support.
#Polio #PPS #NorthernIreland

Join us for our Zoom Café tomorrow (22 Jan)
It's an open, relaxed space to discuss any topic or ask questions about #polio or #PostPolioSyndrome (PPS)
Curious? Concerned? Just want to chat? You’re welcome
Register today: #/registrationistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Xwk-Bv3AQHCgtbLVsxMQqQ#/registration

Have you had #polio or are you caring for someone with has? Are your #polio #postpolio symptoms worsening or new ones appearing? We're here to support you & offer advice. Call our Support Services on 0800 043 1935 or email info@britishpolio.org.uk
We're looking forward to speaking to you.

Are you a #polio survivor? Planning to #exercise in 2026? Before you start read the British Polio Fellowship PACING FOR ACTIVITY AND EXERCISE FACTSHEET https://www.britishpolio.org.uk/factsheets

A belated Happy Birthday Brenda
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/miracle-north-east-polio-survivors-33225059.amp

Join us for this months' Zoom Cafe on Thursday 22 January at 11:00am. We're having an Open Forum for attendees to discuss any #polio matters or ask questions. Everyone is welcome. Register here: #/registrationistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Xwk-Bv3AQHCgtbLVsxMQqQ#/registration

The deadline for applying to come along to the Indoor Games event in Leicester on 20-22 March has been extended to the end of January. All UK #polio survivors are welcome and its a fun, fellowship weekend. Want to join us? Call us on 0800 043 1935 for more information or to book.

We have joined The British Association of Prosthetics & Orthotics - BAPO and other charities in co-signing a letter to Wez Streeting, Secretary for Health & Social Care, highlighting concerns about the potential closure of prosthetics and orthotics apprenticeship programmes

Using Motor Unit MRI researchers can now see motor units in living humans. A recent study compared #polio survivors with healthy people to understand how motor units remodel after nerve injury https://www.britishpolio.org.uk/post/motor-unit-remodeling-after-nerve-injury-evidence-from-motor-unit-mri

NEW Energy Support Grant launched today. If you are a #polio survivor living in the UK you might be eligible for a £100 grant. Call us on 0800 043 1935 or go to www.britishpolio.org.uk/support-serv... to find out.

If you are a #polio survivor and you're struggling to pay your energy bills - get in touch. The new annual Energy Grant launches on Monday 5 January https://www.britishpolio.org.uk/post/new-grant-to-help-polio-survivors-with-energy-bills

Getting your nutrients from food is ideal, but in winter, one supplement really matters for #polio survivors: vitamin D. It’s a total game-changer for staying healthy.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d/

Just a reminder our office closes at midday on Christmas Eve and reopens on Monday 5 January. Don't forget the website is still available with lots of advice and information www.britishpolio.org.uk

If strong bones start on the dinner plate, we'll need to cut back on fizzy drinks, salt, processed foods & excess caffeine to protect them #BoneHealth #StrongBones #polio
https://www.britishpolio.org.uk/post/why-diet-is-just-as-important-as-exercise-for-bone-health

Don't miss our next Zoom Cafe. It's on Thursday 22 January at 11am and it's an open forum - the floor is yours. To register call us on 0800 043 1935 or click here: #/registrationistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Xwk-Bv3AQHCgtbLVsxMQqQ#/registration

If you have the late effects of #polio, or especially post-polio syndrome (PPS) you have a neurological condition - you are eligible for the free flu vaccine.

Carers are also advised to have a flu vaccine.

Contact your GP or your community pharmacy https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/

On #WorldPolioDay Rotary released a podcast featuring 3 voices united to end polio.
It includes Rotarian Emma Miller recalls the loss of her uncle, footballer Jeff Hall, to #polio in 1959. Listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0W4Sn2ECLv22f6XkpYU5AV

Thank you to everyone who bought a raffle ticket and to those who attended today's big draw at the Zoom Cafe. Congratulations to all the winners, their names will be published in the next edition of the Bulletin (available January) #polio

A major win for neurology patients in Northern Ireland 🎉
On Tues 9 Dec the Northern Ireland Assembly passed a motion on the crisis in neurology services It's a huge step forward for thousands of people who've been abandoned by a broken system
#FightForNeuro #NeurologyCrisis #PatientVoice #polio

Join us for a relaxed weekend of fun and fellowship! UK #polio survivors & carer/family are welcome. You must register & pay for your meals &/or accommodation (subsidised). We’ll be in Leicester from Fri 20 to Sun 22 March. For more details check the Autumn Bulletin or call us on 0800 043 1935

We have joined MS Society Scotland & other charities in co-signing a letter to Shirley-Anne Somerville Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, highlighting concerns from disabled people about the Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment
#DisabilityRights #ADP #SocialJustice #Scotland

Watch our latest Zoom Cafe on Occupational Therapy. Maria Potter from the Lane Fox Unit, London explained how occupational therapy (OT) supports people with #polio and post-polio syndrome (PPS) Click here: https://vimeo.com/1139264399/283f1ef6f7?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci