Don't forget those people like Peter who were affected by Polio. At the age of five, Peter began to feel unwell with a sore throat. In the night he got worse. The GP phoned for an ambulance and Peter was taken to Birmingham Children’s Hospital. A few days later his parents were told Peter had ‘Polio’! britishpolio.org.uk/member-s…

The main aim of the International Post Polio Education Collective (IPPEC) is to improve understanding and care for people living with the long-term effects of #polio. It also works to preserve and share valuable knowledge about polio so that it remains available to people around the world, now and in the future 🎉 britishpolio.org.uk/global-r…

What is happening this Saturday on World Polio Day? * Polio survivor, Jerry Hutchinson will be speaking at the Rotary District 1060 Annual Conference which takes place from 9:30am - 4:30pm at the voco St. John's Solihull hotel. * Two polio survivors are joining the Ipswich Rotary "Fun Day" at the Admiral's House, 13 Tower Street, Ipswich from 10am - 4pm * Moz Copestake is doing his bit to raise awareness by giving an interview with Radio Decorum. Listen into DJ Marion from 9am - 11am 🎉🎈✨ Join in. Go along or listen in. Plus check social media and our website because BPF will be launching a new #polio educational resource 👏

To all GPs - confused by your patient's symptoms? Have they had prior polio? Ask them! Then ask yourself, could my patient have post-polio syndrome? britishpolio.org.uk/wp-conte… #polio #postpoliosyndrome #poliosurvivors #WorldPolioDay

Good news - Radio Dacorum has invited polio survivor Moz Copestake to be a guest on DJ Marion's show on Saturday 24 October (#WorldPolioDay) from 9:00 to 11:00. Anyone can tune in - go to radiodacorum.org.uk to listen live, or listen to a recording after the show. He has lots to chat about as well as a raft of music from polio affected musicians. Don't miss it!

14 health and care charities including BPF have called for an independent review of NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC). A petition was handed in today - signed by 26,451 people urging Health & Social Care Secretary Yvette Cooper to act now. People needing care today cannot wait for long-term reform. #CHC #polio #poliosurvivors britishpolio.org.uk/14-chari…

At this month's Zoom Cafe (Thursday 22 October 11:00am) we're marking World Polio Day - a day to celebrate the #polio vaccine and the UK's success in eradicating polio. But not forget the world isn't polio-free yet. To register: britishpolio.org.uk/support-… #BritishPolioFellowship #Polio #PostPolioSyndrome #EndPolio

As we approach World Polio Day the @RotaryGBI magazine interviews Dame Mary Berry who talks candidly about her life with polio. #WorldPolioDay #Polio #PostPolio magazine.rotarygbi.org/octob…

Congratulations to George Allan, Chair of the BPF’s Tayside Branch, on receiving a Barbara Woods Award🏆 His dedication to the polio community including campaigning for better orthotics and more, makes him a truly worthy recipient. If you're Interested in meeting other polio survivors locally email us at info@britishpolio.org.uk or via the website britishpolio.org.uk/ #Polio #PostPolioSyndrome #BPF

It's 14 October & we're celebrating the incredible Allied Health Professionals supporting #Polio survivors. To physios, OTs, speech & language therapists, dietitians, orthotists and other AHPs - thank you for your dedication to care, rehabilitation and improving lives. 🙌 #AlliedHealthProfessionals

BPF has joined a coalition led by the Spinal Injuries Association @spinalinjuries calling on the Government to use the Health Bill to safeguard care for people with rare and complex conditions (like PPS). We’re asking for national commissioning where services need it, enforceable national standards, proper oversight, and transparent reporting to Parliament, so that where you live doesn’t decide the care you receive. #SpecialisedServices #HealthBill #NHS #Polio

NI Health Minister @RobbieButlerMLA has published & endorsed Regional Review of Neurology Services. He included £2.3M in ongoing funding & creation of a dedicated Neurology Delivery Team. We stand with @NINCA_NI in calling for the Review Delivery Team to be established urgently, to ensure clear accountability + that funding & review leads to the greatest benefits for patients. #polio ninca.org.uk/news/geuhvsc9zh…

By the end of September, we’d welcomed 162 new members to the British Polio Fellowship🎉 We’re delighted to have you all as part of our polio community, with access to fellowship, advice, financial support and more. Keep coming—we’re here to help. 💙 #Polio #PostPolio #Community #Fellowship britishpolio.org.uk/membersh…

Not long to go to a Sleep Apnoea Patient Event on Saturday 17 October - DoubleTree Hotel Hull HU2 8NH 10am - 4pm *Meet leading CPAP manufacturers *Hear from sleep experts *Discover alternatives to CPAP *Q&As A great line up of expert speakers More information: hope2sleep.org/10th-annivers…

We're thrilled to be supported by our Patron @Robin_Askwith Thank you for everything you do to help other #polio survivors.

Join us on Thursday 22 October at 11:00am ahead of World Polio Day to mark the significance of the day and remember everyone affected by polio, here in the UK and around the world. To register: britishpolio.org.uk/support-… #BritishPolioFellowship #Polio #PostPolioSyndrome #EndPolio

Over 8,600 people have signed the @NeuroAlliance open letter calling for a national plan for neurology and a Modern Service Framework. With 40+ organisations endorsing our report (including BPF), the response has been fantastic. Thank you! You can still sign before 11.59pm, 13 October 2026. neural.org.uk/neuromsf/

'This is how walking used to feel': AI-powered 'exo-suits' surge into the mainstream There's no reason post #polio shouldn't be on the list! One to watch itv.com/news/2026-09-29/ai-p… Martin Stew ITV News

We're celebrating two particular #volunteers - George Allan and Dr Robin Luff. They have received this years' BPF Barbara Wood Citizens Awards in honour of their outstanding dedication and contribution to the #polio community. Congratulations and Thank You! 🎈✨ britishpolio.org.uk/celebrat…

👏🎉Congrats to the winners of the BPF's 2026 Richard Flint awards: #PHOTOGRAPHY - Violet Roe, Louis Ricafort and Hansa Varsani #POETRY - Fiona Clark, George Allan and Lottie Brookfroth #ART - Diane Hayes, Franco Marinelli and Moz Copestake #POLIO britishpolio.org.uk/announci…