British Polio Fellowship
@britishpolio.bsky.social
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
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
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
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
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
It was a real privilege to go along to the 5-day Post-Polio Syndrome #PPS self-management course at Guys and St Thomas' hospital @gstt-nhs.bsky.social last week. A lovely group of #polio survivors. Hope they will learn lots and stay in touch with the Fellowship
October 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
It was a real privilege to go along to the 5-day Post-Polio Syndrome #PPS self-management course at Guys and St Thomas' hospital @gstt-nhs.bsky.social last week. A lovely group of #polio survivors. Hope they will learn lots and stay in touch with the Fellowship
We're updating our Heating Grant to a year-round Annual Energy Support Grant, recognising that #polio survivors face energy challenges beyond just winter. Applications start 2026. Read more in our magazine (The Bulletin) or call 0300 043 1935 #DisabilitySupport #PolioAwareness
October 1, 2025 at 8:28 PM
We're updating our Heating Grant to a year-round Annual Energy Support Grant, recognising that #polio survivors face energy challenges beyond just winter. Applications start 2026. Read more in our magazine (The Bulletin) or call 0300 043 1935 #DisabilitySupport #PolioAwareness
Welcome to the 124 new #polio survivors who have joined our British Polio Fellowship community so far this year! 🙌 We're so pleased to have you with us and look forward to hearing your stories. Remember, we're here to support you if you need it. 😍👍
September 15, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Welcome to the 124 new #polio survivors who have joined our British Polio Fellowship community so far this year! 🙌 We're so pleased to have you with us and look forward to hearing your stories. Remember, we're here to support you if you need it. 😍👍
Join us at this years' Annual General Meeting (AGM) at 11:00am on Thursday 18 September. We've combined it with the Zoom Cafe. Register to attend here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
September 15, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Join us at this years' Annual General Meeting (AGM) at 11:00am on Thursday 18 September. We've combined it with the Zoom Cafe. Register to attend here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Contact The British Polio Fellowship. We're here for you
☎️ 0800 043 1935 (Mon to Fri 10am - 3pm)
✉️ info@britishpolio.org.uk
💻www.britishpolio.org.uk
☎️ 0800 043 1935 (Mon to Fri 10am - 3pm)
✉️ info@britishpolio.org.uk
💻www.britishpolio.org.uk
September 15, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Contact The British Polio Fellowship. We're here for you
☎️ 0800 043 1935 (Mon to Fri 10am - 3pm)
✉️ info@britishpolio.org.uk
💻www.britishpolio.org.uk
☎️ 0800 043 1935 (Mon to Fri 10am - 3pm)
✉️ info@britishpolio.org.uk
💻www.britishpolio.org.uk
Read the inspiring story of Michael Cassidy's #polio experience and his thoughts on #disability
britishpolio.org.uk/michael-cass...
britishpolio.org.uk/michael-cass...
August 26, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Read the inspiring story of Michael Cassidy's #polio experience and his thoughts on #disability
britishpolio.org.uk/michael-cass...
britishpolio.org.uk/michael-cass...
Have you seen the updated Orthotics Guide on our website? It's to help #polio survivors who want to learn more about different types of orthoses and how they work. Check it out britishpolio.org.uk/factsheets
August 26, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Have you seen the updated Orthotics Guide on our website? It's to help #polio survivors who want to learn more about different types of orthoses and how they work. Check it out britishpolio.org.uk/factsheets
There are scam text messages being sent to people's phone claiming to be from the Dept of Work and Pensions (DWP). One is about Winter Warmth Payment 2024-2025. THIS IS A SCAM. DO NOT CLICK ON THE LINK. Report suspicious messages to Action Fraud
August 26, 2025 at 10:50 AM
There are scam text messages being sent to people's phone claiming to be from the Dept of Work and Pensions (DWP). One is about Winter Warmth Payment 2024-2025. THIS IS A SCAM. DO NOT CLICK ON THE LINK. Report suspicious messages to Action Fraud
The latest article written by BPF and published in the British Association of Prosthetics & Orthotics - BAPO quarterly magazine to raise awareness of #polio survivors
www.britishpolio.org.uk/post/orthoti...
www.britishpolio.org.uk/post/orthoti...
August 9, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The latest article written by BPF and published in the British Association of Prosthetics & Orthotics - BAPO quarterly magazine to raise awareness of #polio survivors
www.britishpolio.org.uk/post/orthoti...
www.britishpolio.org.uk/post/orthoti...