46% rise in number of online disability hate crimes in the last year, new figures show
According to new research by leading disability charities Leonard Cheshire and United Response, over 7,300…
Designability launches fundraising appeal to help tackle backlog of children needing powerchairs
Bath-based design charity Designability has launched a new fundraising appeal so that it can help…
9 out of 10 of England’s biggest councils failing to meet website accessibility regulations
New research from national disability charity Scope has found that millions of disabled people could…
Trekinetic goes pink in support Breast Cancer Awareness month with unique promotional offer
All-terrain wheelchair manufacturer Trekinetic has launched a new initiative to support Breast Cancer Now’s ‘Wear…
Comment: Leonard Cheshire Director welcomes Job Support Scheme but warns of “major jobs crisis”
On 24 September, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a new plan aimed at reducing further unemployment…
Government responds to joint report warning of the impact of poor-quality housing this winter
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has responded to the…
Call for ‘Purple Passports’ and furlough extension to avert jobs crisis for disabled people this winter
Leonard Cheshire has warned that unemployment among disabled people could rise sharply this autumn and…
Report warns vulnerable people living in poor-quality homes at particular risk this winter
Newly-published research has highlighted the increased risk poor-quality housing has on those identified as being…
Leading stroke charity calls on UK Government to urgently stem ‘rising tide’ of demand on NHS
The Stroke Association is calling for immediate actions from governments and local health systems across…
Designers invited to redefine society’s perception of old age by creating new icons
The Centre for Ageing Better has launched a new competition to replace what it describes…