Your Rights as a Mental Health Patient
Mental health patients have legal rights. Learn about reasonable adjustments, consent, ableism, coercion, and how to handle controlling GPs under UK law.
Overprescribing Anti-Depressants: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
Antidepressant use has soared over the past two decades, with the UK alone seeing a doubling in prescriptions since 2008. While medication can be life-changing for some, concerns are growing around its overprescription, especially for patients who may not need long-term pharmacological treatment. From the reluctance of GPs to offer fast-acting relief to the alarming trend of children being medicated, it’s time to ask, are we medicating emotion at the expense of wellbeing?
Understanding MRI Machines Safety Awareness
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a vital diagnostic tool in modern medicine. Used to create detailed images of the body’s internal structures, MRI scans help healthcare providers diagnose and monitor various conditions. However, while they are incredibly useful, MRI machines are also powerful and potentially dangerous if proper safety protocols are not followed.
Proving Pain for PIP Eligibility
For millions of people in the UK living with chronic pain, applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can feel like a battle against an invisible enemy. Pain, especially when it’s invisible or fluctuating, is difficult to measure, explain, and prove. The PIP assessment system, designed to support people with additional care or mobility needs, often falls short in recognising the daily impact of pain, leaving many to feel dismissed, doubted, or denied.
Why Pain Detection Technology Should Be Integrated into Smart Watches or Health Apps
Living with chronic pain is an invisible battle that millions face daily. For those undergoing Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments in the UK, proving the extent and frequency of pain becomes yet another source of suffering. In today’s tech-driven society, there is an urgent need to develop wearable pain recognition tools, especially via mainstream devices like the Apple Watch.
Rabies on the Rise: Global Travel Warning Issued as Virus Spreads to Over 150 Countries
Rabies may feel like a disease from a bygone era, but it remains a present and deadly danger across the globe. Before setting off on your next adventure, make sure you’re informed, vaccinated if necessary, and prepared to act in case of animal exposure. Don’t let your dream holiday turn into a health emergency.
Toxic Tampons: Dangerous Levels of Cancer-Linked Pesticide Found in UK Products
A recent report has uncovered shocking levels of a pesticide linked to cancer in tampons sold in the UK, raising urgent public health concerns. The investigation — conducted by the Pesticide Action Network UK (PAN UK), the Women’s Environmental Network, and the Pesticide Collaboration — found that a popular UK tampon brand contained glyphosate levels 40 times higher than the legal safety limit for drinking water.
Trussell Trust Report Warns Disabled Households Face Hunger
Trussell Trust has issued a grave warning to the UK Government: if planned welfare reforms and budget cuts continue, an additional 340,000 people in households with a disabled member will be forced into hunger and hardship by 2030. For many of these families, it isn’t just a question of putting food on the table — it’s a question of survival.
Exploring Modern Health and Longevity Trends
At DisabledEntrepreneur.UK, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live not just longer, but better. By raising awareness about adaptive health strategies and disability-inclusive wellness, we can help rewrite the narrative of longevity for all.
Strengthening Public Health Research in Wales
In support of these national efforts, Disabled Entrepreneur UK is proud to partner with a leading market research agency, offering access to relevant datasets and analysis upon request. This partnership provides valuable insights into health inequalities, disability demographics, and socioeconomic factors that can help inform and enrich public health research initiatives across Wales. By aligning lived experience, academic expertise, and practical evidence, Disabled Entrepreneur UK contributes to building a more inclusive, informed, and forward-thinking public health research ecosystem.