Disability
What is disability?
Persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments, which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.
How does disability affect mental health?
People with a physical disability or physical health problem are more likely to experience a mental health problem. In contrast, people with mental health problems are more likely to experience physical health problems.
- More than 15 million people - 30% of the UK population - live with one or more long-term conditions, and more than 4 million of these people will also have mental health problems.
- People with long-term physical conditions are likelier to have lower well-being scores than those without.
- People with cancer, diabetes, asthma and high blood pressure are at greater risk of a range of mental health problems such as depression, anxiety and PTSD.
- Of people with severe symptoms of mental health problems, 37.6% also have long-term physical conditions. This compares with 25.3% of people with no or few symptoms of a mental health problem.
Support
There a plenty of organisations that can help those with disabilities. If you know of any organisations that are not listed here and would like them to be, click here.
If you would like to see some national organisations that can help too, click here.
Promise Inclusion
Our vision is to ensure that for those living with a learning or associated disability, every opportunity is maximised, providing support, fun and care for individuals, their families and dependants.
We want anyone living with a learning disability to have access to provision, facilities and opportunities which will enrich their lives and empower them within the local community.
Our team of expert employees and dedicated volunteers work tirelessly to ensure the lives of those with a learning disability are enhanced and improved, delivering on the promise that all people matter.
We’re passionate about people. Passionate about supporting individuals regardless of their ability or disability. Passionate about offering people the best quality of life and presenting every opportunity to live their best life.
That's Mental Mate!
