Learning disability charity explores use of assistive technology as part of social care provision
Research into how social care providers are using technology to improve the lives of people they support has been shared by national charity Hft, which…
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…
Disability charity calls on UK Government to create new law to ensure all rail journeys are fully accessible by 2030
According to new analysis by Leonard Cheshire, the Government is set to miss its own target for making all railway stations step-free by 40 years.…
New figures reveal a 12 percent disability pay gap throughout the UK
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published new statistics regarding earnings and employment for disabled and non-disabled people across the UK in 2018. It…
Shocking new disability hate crime statistics revealed
More than 5,000 disability hate crimes were reported to police in 2018/19, yet few cases result in prosecution, figures obtained by disability charity Leonard Cheshire…
Councillors try out Cheltenham streets in a wheelchair to experience the difficulties disabled people face first-hand
Disabled Cheltenham residents campaigning for more accessible streets challenged councillors to explore Cheltenham in a wheelchair, trying out some of the most difficult routes. Dave…
Disabled residents in Gloucestershire set to benefit from new therapy suite to increase physical activity
Disabled people throughout Gloucestershire will have more chances to get active after charity Leonard Cheshire launched a new therapy suite in Cheltenham. Based in the…
Charity opens independent living centre in London to support people with mental health needs and disabilities
Camden Disability Action has officially opened the Greenwood Centre, an independent living facility which aims to promote independence, inclusion, health and wellbeing for local residents.…
PIP scheme means nearly one-quarter of Sunderland claimants lose out on disability benefits
23 percent of people in Sunderland, near Newcastle, receiving disability benefits have been declined of a Personal Independence Payment (PIP), which national disability charity Scope…
Remap’s awards celebrate hard work of its volunteers who help disabled people stay independent
National charity Remap held an awards ceremony on 27th June in London to commemorate the work and achievements of its volunteers who help disabled people…