British Polio Fellowship
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Our vision is a society where people living with effects of Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome (PPS) have the resources they need to lead full and integrated lives.
What a great day. BPF attended the British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics (BAPO) conference in Glasgow today. A good opportunity to speak to orthotists and students, manufacturers and suppliers. Many had #polio clients. Now they know about us and the Pathway 👏 🎉 #BAPOGlasgow25
November 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
What a great day. BPF attended the British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics (BAPO) conference in Glasgow today. A good opportunity to speak to orthotists and students, manufacturers and suppliers. Many had #polio clients. Now they know about us and the Pathway 👏 🎉 #BAPOGlasgow25
We’re proud to be supporting #CarersRightsDay! Thursday 20 November.
This year’s theme is ‘Know your rights, use your rights’.
Get involved and help to make sure more carers are aware of their rights and feel empowered to use them. Carers UK
Find out more here 👉 https://go.carersuk.org/CRD
This year’s theme is ‘Know your rights, use your rights’.
Get involved and help to make sure more carers are aware of their rights and feel empowered to use them. Carers UK
Find out more here 👉 https://go.carersuk.org/CRD
November 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
We’re proud to be supporting #CarersRightsDay! Thursday 20 November.
This year’s theme is ‘Know your rights, use your rights’.
Get involved and help to make sure more carers are aware of their rights and feel empowered to use them. Carers UK
Find out more here 👉 https://go.carersuk.org/CRD
This year’s theme is ‘Know your rights, use your rights’.
Get involved and help to make sure more carers are aware of their rights and feel empowered to use them. Carers UK
Find out more here 👉 https://go.carersuk.org/CRD
Watch out this Christmas. Don't get caught out online - get expert advice
www.britishpolio.org.uk/post/expert-tips-to-help-you-buy-safely-online
#PurchaseScams @GetSafeOnline
www.britishpolio.org.uk/post/expert-tips-to-help-you-buy-safely-online
#PurchaseScams @GetSafeOnline
November 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Watch out this Christmas. Don't get caught out online - get expert advice
www.britishpolio.org.uk/post/expert-tips-to-help-you-buy-safely-online
#PurchaseScams @GetSafeOnline
www.britishpolio.org.uk/post/expert-tips-to-help-you-buy-safely-online
#PurchaseScams @GetSafeOnline
Our Grand Winter Raffle is back for 2025! This year’s grand prize: £500!
All funds raised go to supporting & empowering those living with #polio in the UK.
Buy tickets online: www.britishpolio.org.uk/grandwinter-raffle
Draw date: Thurs 11 December 11:00am during our Zoom Café Christmas party
All funds raised go to supporting & empowering those living with #polio in the UK.
Buy tickets online: www.britishpolio.org.uk/grandwinter-raffle
Draw date: Thurs 11 December 11:00am during our Zoom Café Christmas party
November 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Our Grand Winter Raffle is back for 2025! This year’s grand prize: £500!
All funds raised go to supporting & empowering those living with #polio in the UK.
Buy tickets online: www.britishpolio.org.uk/grandwinter-raffle
Draw date: Thurs 11 December 11:00am during our Zoom Café Christmas party
All funds raised go to supporting & empowering those living with #polio in the UK.
Buy tickets online: www.britishpolio.org.uk/grandwinter-raffle
Draw date: Thurs 11 December 11:00am during our Zoom Café Christmas party
We’ll soon be replacing the current Heating Grant with a new, year-round scheme - the Energy Support Grant recognises energy challenges faced by #polio survivors aren’t limited to winter months. Eligibility criteria and application forms will be available from Monday 5 January 2026. #PolioSurvivors
November 14, 2025 at 9:25 AM
We’ll soon be replacing the current Heating Grant with a new, year-round scheme - the Energy Support Grant recognises energy challenges faced by #polio survivors aren’t limited to winter months. Eligibility criteria and application forms will be available from Monday 5 January 2026. #PolioSurvivors
After many years, we’re saying farewell to our Christmas card sales. 🎄
While we’ll miss this tradition, increasing costs and lower sales mean it’s no longer financially supports our grants & member benefits — but don't worry we’ll find new ways to support the #polio community. ❤️
While we’ll miss this tradition, increasing costs and lower sales mean it’s no longer financially supports our grants & member benefits — but don't worry we’ll find new ways to support the #polio community. ❤️
November 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
After many years, we’re saying farewell to our Christmas card sales. 🎄
While we’ll miss this tradition, increasing costs and lower sales mean it’s no longer financially supports our grants & member benefits — but don't worry we’ll find new ways to support the #polio community. ❤️
While we’ll miss this tradition, increasing costs and lower sales mean it’s no longer financially supports our grants & member benefits — but don't worry we’ll find new ways to support the #polio community. ❤️
Join us at this month's Zoom Cafe on Occupational Therapy. It's at 11:00am on Thursday 20 November. Hear from Maria Potter - Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist, PPS Service, Lane Fox Unit, London. #polio #PPS
To register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ymwmCIETRoiFtD2uZ0nc0A
To register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ymwmCIETRoiFtD2uZ0nc0A
November 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Join us at this month's Zoom Cafe on Occupational Therapy. It's at 11:00am on Thursday 20 November. Hear from Maria Potter - Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist, PPS Service, Lane Fox Unit, London. #polio #PPS
To register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ymwmCIETRoiFtD2uZ0nc0A
To register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ymwmCIETRoiFtD2uZ0nc0A
Orthotics are essential in improving mobility, relieving pain & supporting independence especially for individuals with neuromuscular conditions. But for #polio survivors a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work. Read: https://www.britishpolio.org.uk/post/understanding-the-needs-of-polio-survivors
November 5, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Orthotics are essential in improving mobility, relieving pain & supporting independence especially for individuals with neuromuscular conditions. But for #polio survivors a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work. Read: https://www.britishpolio.org.uk/post/understanding-the-needs-of-polio-survivors
It’s not just shoppers who get busy around Black Friday and Christmas … so do scammers. So don’t get caught out #PurchaseScams @getsafeonline.bsky.social
www.britishpolio.org.uk/post/expert-tips-to-help-you-buy-safely-online
www.britishpolio.org.uk/post/expert-tips-to-help-you-buy-safely-online
November 4, 2025 at 10:45 AM
It’s not just shoppers who get busy around Black Friday and Christmas … so do scammers. So don’t get caught out #PurchaseScams @getsafeonline.bsky.social
www.britishpolio.org.uk/post/expert-tips-to-help-you-buy-safely-online
www.britishpolio.org.uk/post/expert-tips-to-help-you-buy-safely-online
Today BPF stood with niNCA as it launched #FightForNeuro in the Parliament Buildings, Stormont, Belfast. Years of underfunding, long waits and fragmented care have left thousands of people feeling abandoned and unsupported. Together we're calling for change. #Polio patients can't wait any longer.
November 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Today BPF stood with niNCA as it launched #FightForNeuro in the Parliament Buildings, Stormont, Belfast. Years of underfunding, long waits and fragmented care have left thousands of people feeling abandoned and unsupported. Together we're calling for change. #Polio patients can't wait any longer.
It’s #TrusteesWeek! We’re celebrating and recognising all the incredible #Trustees at the British Polio Fellowship who generously give their time and expertise to guide our #charity forward. Thank you for your dedication and commitment. 👏 #Polio #PolioSurvivors
November 3, 2025 at 8:15 AM
It’s #TrusteesWeek! We’re celebrating and recognising all the incredible #Trustees at the British Polio Fellowship who generously give their time and expertise to guide our #charity forward. Thank you for your dedication and commitment. 👏 #Polio #PolioSurvivors
Right now, people living with long-term neurological conditions (e.g. #polio #PPS) in Northern Ireland are being failed by underfunded & overstretched neurology services. BPF is joining #niNCA at Stormont tomorrow, Monday 3 November to launch the #FightForNeuro campaign
#NeuroNow
#NeuroNow
November 2, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Right now, people living with long-term neurological conditions (e.g. #polio #PPS) in Northern Ireland are being failed by underfunded & overstretched neurology services. BPF is joining #niNCA at Stormont tomorrow, Monday 3 November to launch the #FightForNeuro campaign
#NeuroNow
#NeuroNow
Watch this month's Zoom Cafe with Susan Schoenbeck celebrating Jonas Salk (developed first #polio vaccine) and talking candidly about being a polio survivor. #WorldPolioDay #WorldPolioDay25 https://vimeo.com/1130237197/a2f160cf7e?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
October Zoom Cafe 2025
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October 30, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Watch this month's Zoom Cafe with Susan Schoenbeck celebrating Jonas Salk (developed first #polio vaccine) and talking candidly about being a polio survivor. #WorldPolioDay #WorldPolioDay25 https://vimeo.com/1130237197/a2f160cf7e?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
Ahead of the NHS 10-year workforce plan, we're united with 30+ orgs in calling for government action to strengthen, modernise and support the clinical neuroscience workforce. Share this post for support
https://www.britishpolio.org.uk/post/call-for-urgent-action-to-england-s-neuro-workforce-crisis
https://www.britishpolio.org.uk/post/call-for-urgent-action-to-england-s-neuro-workforce-crisis
October 28, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Ahead of the NHS 10-year workforce plan, we're united with 30+ orgs in calling for government action to strengthen, modernise and support the clinical neuroscience workforce. Share this post for support
https://www.britishpolio.org.uk/post/call-for-urgent-action-to-england-s-neuro-workforce-crisis
https://www.britishpolio.org.uk/post/call-for-urgent-action-to-england-s-neuro-workforce-crisis
Last Thursday we hosted a really powerful Zoom Cafe to celebrate Dr Jonas Salk. If you missed it check out the recording and other useful #polio survivor documents
https://www.britishpolio.org.uk/post/a-powerful-zoom-caf%C3%A9-that-celebrates-jonas-salk
https://www.britishpolio.org.uk/post/a-powerful-zoom-caf%C3%A9-that-celebrates-jonas-salk
A powerful Zoom Café that celebrates Jonas Salk
On 23 October, the British Polio Fellowship (BPF) hosted one of its most popular Zoom Café events, featuring guest speaker Susan Schoenbeck, MSN, RN, in celebration of Jonas Salk, the developer of the first successful polio vaccine.Attendees responded extremely positively, congratulating Susan on her insightful presentation. The event was recorded and can be watched here: https://vimeo.com/1130237197/a2f160cf7e?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ciDuring the Zoom Cafe Susan also spoke about her own experience
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October 27, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Last Thursday we hosted a really powerful Zoom Cafe to celebrate Dr Jonas Salk. If you missed it check out the recording and other useful #polio survivor documents
https://www.britishpolio.org.uk/post/a-powerful-zoom-caf%C3%A9-that-celebrates-jonas-salk
https://www.britishpolio.org.uk/post/a-powerful-zoom-caf%C3%A9-that-celebrates-jonas-salk
When Sue Warren caught #polio her grandfather bought her a teddy bear.
To mark #WorldPolioDay today, the "Sing for Joy Choir" sang the Teddy Bears Picnic, conducted by Sue's teddy and Choral Entrepreneur Cerys Purser 🎶❤️
#TeddyBearsPicnic #SingForJoy #PolioAwareness #ChildhoodMemories
To mark #WorldPolioDay today, the "Sing for Joy Choir" sang the Teddy Bears Picnic, conducted by Sue's teddy and Choral Entrepreneur Cerys Purser 🎶❤️
#TeddyBearsPicnic #SingForJoy #PolioAwareness #ChildhoodMemories
October 24, 2025 at 11:35 AM
When Sue Warren caught #polio her grandfather bought her a teddy bear.
To mark #WorldPolioDay today, the "Sing for Joy Choir" sang the Teddy Bears Picnic, conducted by Sue's teddy and Choral Entrepreneur Cerys Purser 🎶❤️
#TeddyBearsPicnic #SingForJoy #PolioAwareness #ChildhoodMemories
To mark #WorldPolioDay today, the "Sing for Joy Choir" sang the Teddy Bears Picnic, conducted by Sue's teddy and Choral Entrepreneur Cerys Purser 🎶❤️
#TeddyBearsPicnic #SingForJoy #PolioAwareness #ChildhoodMemories
The Neurology Academy has published a message from The British Polio Fellowship on #WorldPolioDay @neurologyacademy.bsky.social
#WorldPolioDay25 #PolioAwareness #NeurologicalHealth #Neurology
https://neurologyacademy.org/articles/a-message-from-the-british-polio-fellowship-on-world-polio-day
#WorldPolioDay25 #PolioAwareness #NeurologicalHealth #Neurology
https://neurologyacademy.org/articles/a-message-from-the-british-polio-fellowship-on-world-polio-day
A message from The British Polio Fellowship on… | Neurology Academy
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October 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The Neurology Academy has published a message from The British Polio Fellowship on #WorldPolioDay @neurologyacademy.bsky.social
#WorldPolioDay25 #PolioAwareness #NeurologicalHealth #Neurology
https://neurologyacademy.org/articles/a-message-from-the-british-polio-fellowship-on-world-polio-day
#WorldPolioDay25 #PolioAwareness #NeurologicalHealth #Neurology
https://neurologyacademy.org/articles/a-message-from-the-british-polio-fellowship-on-world-polio-day
It's World Polio Day & we're marking the progress toward eradicating #polio & honouring those living with its effects. We've supported polio survivors for over 80 years.
https://www.britishpolio.org.uk/post/world-polio-day-friday-24-october-2025
#EndPolio #PostPolioSyndrome #WorldPolioDay25
https://www.britishpolio.org.uk/post/world-polio-day-friday-24-october-2025
#EndPolio #PostPolioSyndrome #WorldPolioDay25
October 24, 2025 at 6:30 AM
It's World Polio Day & we're marking the progress toward eradicating #polio & honouring those living with its effects. We've supported polio survivors for over 80 years.
https://www.britishpolio.org.uk/post/world-polio-day-friday-24-october-2025
#EndPolio #PostPolioSyndrome #WorldPolioDay25
https://www.britishpolio.org.uk/post/world-polio-day-friday-24-october-2025
#EndPolio #PostPolioSyndrome #WorldPolioDay25
Great news. Lowestoft Town Football Club has launched a new partnership with us to raise awareness & funds for those living with the long-term effects of #polio 🙌
#LowestoftTownFC #Football #Polio #PostPolioSyndrome #LateEffectsofPolio
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#LowestoftTownFC #Football #Polio #PostPolioSyndrome #LateEffectsofPolio
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Lowestoft Town FC raises funds and awareness for charity
Lowestoft Town Football Club, affectionately known as The Trawlerboys, has launched a new partnership with the British Polio Fellowship (BPF) to raise awareness and funds for those living with the lon...
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October 23, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Great news. Lowestoft Town Football Club has launched a new partnership with us to raise awareness & funds for those living with the long-term effects of #polio 🙌
#LowestoftTownFC #Football #Polio #PostPolioSyndrome #LateEffectsofPolio
britishpolio.org.uk/post/lowesto...
#LowestoftTownFC #Football #Polio #PostPolioSyndrome #LateEffectsofPolio
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The Rotary Club of Middle England are on tour with an iron lung to raise awareness of #polio.
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Rotary’s ongoing fight against polio
Rotary has long been committed to eradicating polio worldwide. Their efforts began in 1979 with an immunisation campaign in the Philippines, which laid the foundation for the global End Polio Now init...
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October 23, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The Rotary Club of Middle England are on tour with an iron lung to raise awareness of #polio.
britishpolio.org.uk/post/rotary-...
britishpolio.org.uk/post/rotary-...
Earlier this year we carried out a major survey of #polio survivors across the UK, gathering responses from approx 1,200 individuals. The findings revealed that the majority are now living with post-polio syndrome. Your voices matter — and we're listening
britishpolio.org.uk/post/insight...
britishpolio.org.uk/post/insight...
Insights from the Big Survey 2025
Earlier this year, the British Polio Fellowship conducted a major survey of polio survivors across the UK, receiving around 1,200 responses. The results revealed that most respondents are experiencing...
britishpolio.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Earlier this year we carried out a major survey of #polio survivors across the UK, gathering responses from approx 1,200 individuals. The findings revealed that the majority are now living with post-polio syndrome. Your voices matter — and we're listening
britishpolio.org.uk/post/insight...
britishpolio.org.uk/post/insight...
Jeff Hall made 227 appearances for Birmingham City & 17 England caps. He contracted #polio and died in 1959. To mark #WorldPolioDay25 supporters can buy a memorial clock. Profits to BPF www.britishpolio.org.uk/post/birming...
#Blues150 @birminghamfc.bsky.social
#Blues150 @birminghamfc.bsky.social
Birmingham City FC mark World Polio Day
Birmingham City Football Club is paying tribute to one of its most respected figures, Jeff Hall, with the release of a limited-edition replica of the club’s memorial clock to mark World Polio Day on 2...
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October 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Jeff Hall made 227 appearances for Birmingham City & 17 England caps. He contracted #polio and died in 1959. To mark #WorldPolioDay25 supporters can buy a memorial clock. Profits to BPF www.britishpolio.org.uk/post/birming...
#Blues150 @birminghamfc.bsky.social
#Blues150 @birminghamfc.bsky.social
Dame Mary Berry celebrated her 90th birthday earlier this year and has reflected on how she contracted #polio aged 13 in 1948 and spent 3 months in hospital recovering.
britishpolio.org.uk/post/the-rem...
britishpolio.org.uk/post/the-rem...
The remarkable polio journey of Mary Berry
Dame Mary Berry celebrated her 90th birthday earlier this year and has recently reflected on her remarkable life and career in several interviews.With more than seventy years of experience in the kitc...
britishpolio.org.uk
October 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Dame Mary Berry celebrated her 90th birthday earlier this year and has reflected on how she contracted #polio aged 13 in 1948 and spent 3 months in hospital recovering.
britishpolio.org.uk/post/the-rem...
britishpolio.org.uk/post/the-rem...
This month's Zoom Cafe celebrates World Polio Day. Join us 11:00am Thurs 23 October to hear from Susan Schoenbeck #polio survivor & former nurse speaking about Jonas Salk who developed a successful polio vaccine.
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#WorldPolioDay #EndPolio
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#WorldPolioDay #EndPolio
October 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
This month's Zoom Cafe celebrates World Polio Day. Join us 11:00am Thurs 23 October to hear from Susan Schoenbeck #polio survivor & former nurse speaking about Jonas Salk who developed a successful polio vaccine.
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#WorldPolioDay #EndPolio
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#WorldPolioDay #EndPolio
We've published an article in this month's Rotary magazine. You can read it yourself and let us know your thoughts. Supporting polio survivors and raising awareness: magazine.rotarygbi.org/british-poli...
Joining the fight against polio - Rotary Magazine - October 2025
Meet the British Polio Fellowship, a charity which supports those living with the late effects of polio and Post-Polio Syndrome.
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October 12, 2025 at 6:07 PM
We've published an article in this month's Rotary magazine. You can read it yourself and let us know your thoughts. Supporting polio survivors and raising awareness: magazine.rotarygbi.org/british-poli...