- Over 10 million people in the UK have a hidden disability
- Only 20% of disabled people have a visible disability
- Hidden Disability diagnoses have increased by 63% in the…
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Hidden disability diagnoses have increased by 63% in the UK
Edinburgh disability charity to hold summer holiday camp with help from local school
Edinburgh-based charity SuperTroop, which provides residential breaks for children with learning disabilities, will hold a summer holiday camp on the grounds of Fettes College thanks to the school…
2023 FA Disability Cup Finals
The FA Disability Cup in association with EE, returns for the seventh edition of the tournament, over 24th and 25th June at St. George’s Park.
The finals, which are the largest competition…
The social care system is on its knees – a new vision that puts disabled people at its heart is a watershed moment
Richard Kramer, Chief Executive of Sense, said: “For generations, the social care system has been treated as the Cinderella service to the NHS. Barely a week passes without a media headline…
Food price hikes 'yet another blow' for disabled people who need to fork out on specialist food
Richard Kramer, Chief Executive at Sense, said: “Further food price hikes are yet another blow to disabled households, who are already struggling to make ends meet after being hit by a…
Sophie Morgan Attends No.10 Downing Street For RightsOnFlights Campaign
Presenter and Disability Rights Campaigner Sophie Morgan has just been pictured delivering her RIGHTS ON FLIGHTS petition to No.10 Downing Street
Over cross-party 100…
Disabled people struggling to recover from their experience during the pandemic
Disabled people struggling to recover from their experience during the pandemic, according to new research to mark the third anniversary of the first coronavirus lockdown.
Disabled people…
Matthew Campbell-Hill appointed as Chair of the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee
Department for Transport welcomes new Chair tasked with providing advice to Government and driving accessibility improvements. The former Team GB wheelchair fencer brings board-level experience…
Clear Safety Commits to Disability Confident Culture
Clear Safety, the safety, compliance and risk management consultancy has pledged its commitment to embracing inclusivity within its business operations by gaining formal recognition as a Level 1…
The Belfry offers unlimited, fully funded access to mental health
The Belfry offers unlimited, fully funded access to mental health counselling and therapy in partnership with The Burnt Chef Project
The Belfry Hotel & Resort, located in Warwickshire…
Smart Energy GB’s in Communities Fund Offers Grants to Charities Helping Vulnerable People and Carers During the Energy Crisis
The Smart Energy GB in Communities fund is now open for applications from charities and voluntary organisations. Grants of up to £25,000 are available to help people in vulnerable…
Winners of Dimensions 2022 Leaders' List announced
Dimensions, Learning Disability England and the voluntary organisations Disability Group announce winners of the 2022 leaders’ list celebrating extraordinary achievements and accelerating social…
Bristol and Bath charity announces plans to improve access to green spaces for disabled people and unpaid carers
The first research to be carried out in Bristol and Bath into the experience of disabled people and unpaid carers in the cities’ parks has revealed stark findings.
Local charity, Your Park…
WheelPower will host the 33rd edition of the Inter Spinal Unit Games this September
This September the national charity for wheelchair sport, WheelPower will host the 33rd edition of the Inter Spinal Unit Games. After 2 years away, this life changing event returns to Stoke…
Liz Carr for The Normal Heart – National Theatre
Actress and disability rights campaigner Liz Carr has urged theatre fans to continue to wear face coverings.
After winning an Olivier award for her performance in The Normal…