Farm Helpline
From the collection of
Disability Breakthrough
- Callington
- 1986-06-24
Farm Helpline (TSW News)
Volunteering helpline aimed at farmers in need.
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) has been helping farmers since its conception in 1908. The South West is England's largest and most rural region, spanning the Cotswolds to the Isles of Scilly. It has nearly a quarter of the UK's agricultural holdings.
In a recent report the NFU has discovered farmers in the South West are under pressure, often facing stress and uncertainty, experiencing anxiety and clinical depression. It has been noted that three farmers a week in Britain are committing suicide, they are struggling to cope with quotas, high interest rates and isolation. The NFU say farm incomes fell by 35% last year.
Ten volunteers from farming families across the four counties have joined together to set up a telephone hotline, they have been trained by the Samaritans and hope they can help those affected by mental health issues.
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Reframing Perspectives on Disability
Victories and setbacks on the road to a more accessible and inclusive society.
As we explore the region's archival footage on disability, it's important to acknowledge that disabled people still face challenges today. By examining how the South West has adapted over time, we can reframe our perspectives and work towards a more inclusive future. From the establishment of disabled sport teams to discussing hidden and visible disabilities on regional TV, the region has made strides towards creating a more accessible and inclusive society. These archival videos can open our eyes to the experiences and perspectives of disabled people in the 1980s and 90s. There's still much work to be done, but by looking back at our history, we can learn from our successes and failures and strive towards a more equitable future.
33 videos in this collection
1
Disability Breakthrough
2
Manadon Karate Club raise money
3
Signed News for the Deaf
4
Disabled Farmers
5
Blind Guitarist
6
Santa's Wish
7
Handicapped Telephonist
8
Lip Reading
9
Lip Reading Classes
10
Packaging, Dyslexia, Stress and Double Glazing
11
Dietary Requirements
12
Lord Nelson
13
Playgroup
14
Cystic Fibrosis
15
Fit for Work Award
16
Youth Group
17
Art Studio for the disabled
18
Farm Helpline
19
Penny Farthings against Cancer
20
Gardening For The Handicapped
21
Simon Weston
22
Sleeping Pill Addiction
23
Meningitis
24
Handicapped Farm
25
Dyslexia
26
Uniquely Abled
27
Blind Golfer
28
Sign Language
29
Multiple Sclerosis Referee
30
Transplant Games
31
RNID Bus
32
Leukaemia
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