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Urban village fete is back, but this year the event's coming to you!
Mark it in your diaries; this year’s Urban Virtual Fete, is being brought direct to you, wherever you are!
Greenwich Peninsula will…

Mencap calls for people with learning disabilities to be prioritised for vaccination
London medics say they are beginning to run out of patients in the government’s top four priority cohorts to vaccinate and fear that lives will be…

Charity supports children, young people and their families by offering online performing arts and tutoring classes.
West London Performing Arts Academy is a UK charity, that stands for inclusion and breaking down barriers. Founded in 2012 by three Mothers (…

How technology can help adults with special educational needs from being left behind by the government during the pandemic
Hester Anderiesen Le Riche PhD, CEO and creator of the Tovertafel
Far too often,…

Eden Futures appoints new midlands regional operations director
Eden Futures, a high-quality provider of supported living services for adults with learning disabilities, challenging behaviour, mental ill health…

Mencap responds to JCVI announcement
Mencap responds to JCVI announcement that all people on the GP Learning Disability Register should be invited for the COVID vaccine
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All-terrain wheelchairs available to Ferry Meadows visitors
Nene Park Trust is excited to announce that two all-terrain wheelchairs will be available to help visitors with access needs explore Ferry Meadows…

"I live alone but fundraising has given me a purpose to get up and out everyday"
96-year-old Terry Holt has walked up to half a mile every day since 23rd March in a bid to raise at least £1,000 for Save the Children’s…

BBC sets out plans to become industry gold standard for workplace diversity and inclusion
The BBC will create the most inclusive and diverse workforce in the media sector, under ambitious plans announced today.
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Learning disability charity workers innovate to provide vital care for people with learning disabilities
Maximising outdoor space and expanding creative horizons are just some of the ways that frontline staff at learning disability services across the…

Rutland Sailability
Founded in 1995 and based at Rutland Sailing Club (RSC), our mission is one of
“Sharing the sport of sailing with people with a wide range…

Neurokinex, has launched a fundraising appeal to support people with a newly acquired spinal cord injury.
Prior to the Covid-19 lockdown, Neurokinex operated a Newly Injured Scheme which awards six free sessions to those newly injured or diagnosed and…

Five Outdoor Accessible Activities During the Pandemic
The outdoors is a place of relaxation, a place to explore and a place of finding excitement. With simply a pair of shoes and a sense of adventure…

Garden transformation by volunteers at learning disability service in Barnet
Learning disability service run by national charity Hft has been given a makeover thanks to the hard work of volunteers who have been involved…

The Visually Impaired Sailing Association announces new Patron
The Visually Impaired Sailing Association (VISA-GB) announced that Pip Hare the respected sailor and Vendee Globe competitor has become the Patron…

Motability partners with Designability to support accessible EV charging project
Motability, a national disability charity, has partnered with Designability, a charity which creates products to enable disabled people to live…

Learning disability charity recognises frontline impact made by interns during lockdown
Transition to employment charity, DFN Project SEARCH, is supporting this year’s Learning Disability Week by recognising the impact its interns and…

New Child and Adult Protection Committees Chair
Aberdeenshire Council has appointed a new independent Chair of its Child and Adult Support Protection Committees.
Susan Maclaren…

Dudley Town FC launches new first team strip in support of social care workers
Dudley Town FC have launched a new first team football kit for the 2020/21 season to mark the club's support for frontline social care workers.…