41 percent of railway stations in Britain are still not step-free, study reveals
More than 50,000 disabled people could get jobs if Britain had an accessible rail system, a new study by national disability charity Leonard Cheshire has…
Airport accessibility soars with no UK airports ranking ‘poor’ for second year running
zoom in to see just how dirty the windows are. A new report from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has found that substantial progress has…
Upcoming webinar to discuss challenges and opportunities around assistive tech for disabled people
Leonard Cheshire is hosting a free webinar to explore how assistive technology has supported disabled people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Entitled ‘Changing perceptions, challenges and…
46% increase in online disability hate crimes in the last year, new stats show
New research by leading disability charities Leonard Cheshire and United Response has unveiled that over 7,300 disability hate crimes were reported to the police across…
Assistive tech helps keep care home residents connected and engaged during lockdown
A new Clevertouch interactive display unit and some virtual reality (VR) headsets have allowed residents at the Leonard Cheshire Hill House care home in Sandbach,…
Over two-thirds of disabled people are unlikely to pursue legal action against inaccessible services, new research uncovers
Commissioned by leading disability charity Leonard Cheshire, a new YouGov survey has revealed that disabled people doubt the effectiveness of powers under the Equality Act…
23 percent of councils report disabled people waiting two years or more for vital home adaptations, new research shows
Disabled people are facing long waits for councils in England to carry out vital adaptations to make their homes more accessible, according to new research…
14 million disabled people are ‘falling through the cracks’ as vital services miss out on Government funding
Ten disability charities have today criticised the Government for failing to provide emergency funding for vital services for disabled people, despite a significant increase in…
Important announcements for the healthcare sector in the 2020 Budget
Yesterday (11th of March), Chancellor Rishi Sunak presented the 2020 Budget to Parliament, outlining the UK Government’s plans for the next financial year. This year’s…
New partnership to help young disabled people learn new skills and gain confidence
Promoting greater inclusivity and opportunity for people with disabilities, young disabled people are set to benefit from a new partnership between Pets Corner and leading…