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Learning disability charity recognises outstanding volunteers
This Volunteers’ Week, national learning disability charity Hft is celebrating its 110 volunteers, who have…

Visit The Moat House Annan
We couldn’t find holiday homes with space and adaptions for wheelchair users, so we made our own!
Located on the bank of a 12th century…

Bereaved brothers in training for marathon in memory of mum
Two brothers from London will take on their first marathon in a bid to fund the fight against the disease that killed their beloved mother.…

Taking the dis- out of disability through extreme sports
David Heard, the founder of Sportability, spoke to…

Opening event for new Adult Day Care Centre success!
The official opening of the new Adult Day Care Centre - …

Disabled passengers set for more accessible journeys at sea
Journeys by sea for thousands of disabled passengers are to be improved thanks to the Government issuing new guidance on improving accessibility…

Creating an inclusive company culture for those with disabilities
Company culture is the foundation of any successful business, but it often gets a reputation of only being about the ‘cool’ and ‘quirky’ things…

Stairlift donations to transform palliative care
Acorn Stairlifts has announced plans to raise £20,00 for Marie Curie to fund 1,000 hours of care from its specially trained nurses.
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How my home lift has helped to change my life!
After a catastrophic fall from a ladder whilst putting up fairy lights with his two children in Christmas 2017, Edward Bridger-Stille was left…

Visit Bletchley Park, home of the Codebreakers
Bletchley Park, once the top-secret home of the World War Two Codebreakers, is now a vibrant heritage attraction, open every day to visitors. Step…

How to get a job with a disability – some helpful tips and tricks
How to get a job with a disability – some helpful tips and tricks from Cascade
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New form of hallucination identified as psychological disease and public health concern
A new form of hallucination has been identified as a psychological disease and an emerging public health concern as part of an international…

Holiday at Camprond Farmhouse Retreat
Camprond Farmhouse Retreat is very well-positioned within a traditional rural farming community and is a luxurious old farmhouse with old French…

Could homeworking work for you?
The current Coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis has brought homeworking into sharp reality for millions of office workers. But is it a viable route…

How airports and airlines are becoming autism-friendly
OmniServ is the biggest provider of assistance for disabled passengers in the UK. Samantha Saunders, its Head of Innovation & Regulatory…

Top tips to help someone live independently
According to research released by Carers UK, over 6.5 million people in the UK dedicate their time to caring for their loved ones.
For…

Autism Apprentice Packs Boxes of Success!
Autism Apprentice Packs Boxes of Success Working as John Lewis & Partners Warehouse Assistant
Working at John Lewis & Partners…

Go-Anywhere Underwear
Urinary incontinence can be caused by a variety of factors, including certain disabilities and medications, menopause, pregnancy and childbirth,…

London transport nightmare
London transport nightmare – New travel experiment reveals dire commutes for wheelchair users. London wheelchair users’ commutes take 49% longer…