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Disabled air passengers making use of PurpleSpace

OmniServ signs on as PurpleSpace Strategic Partner

OmniServ, the leading provider of assistance for disabled air passengers in the UK, is excited to be a Founding Strategic Partner of…

Changing Places disabled toilet

Tamworth Castle Grounds toilets re-open with Changing Places facility

Tamworth Castle Grounds refurbished toilets re-open with town’s first ever Changing Places facility

A major project to refurbish public toilets in Tamworth Castle Grounds is now fully…

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Friendship & dating agency for adults with learning disabilities launched

First friendship and dating agency for adults with learning disabilities and autism launches at event in Bristol

Bristol’s first friendship and dating agency for adults with learning…

Disabled parking bays that can only be used if you have blue badges

People with hidden disabilities can access Blue Badges for the first time from today

People with hidden disabilities, including anxiety disorders or a brain injury, can apply for a Blue Badge for the first time from today (August 30).

Disabled man in wheelchair with his girlfriend

Council Spending On Disabled Facilities Grants Reaches 10 Year High

Freedom of Information Requests submitted on behalf of A Wood Idea have revealed that council funding through Disabled Facilities Grants…

Social care staff at community soup event

Social care provider holds heart-warming community soup event

A social care provider hosted a Soup Event at Westmead Day Centre to bring the community together and give…

disabled parking at a hospital

One in seven hospitals charges for disabled parking

One in seven hospital sites now charges for disabled parking, an increase of 12 per cent in a year.

The figures, from NHS Digital,…

Tech and care industries unite to unveil case for a deal which could transform the learning disability sector

A deal which could transform the learning disability sector

Tech and care industries unite to unveil case for a deal which could transform the learning disability sector.

A new report is being launched in Parliament today setting out the case for a…

Salon for people with learning disabilities

Unique salon for people with learning disabilities opens its doors

Bradford’s first beauty salon exclusively for adults with learning disabilities has opened its doors with the help of celebrity hairdresser, Andrew…

Countryfile to Salute RDA in its 50th Anniversary Year

Countryfile to Salute RDA in its 50th Anniversary Year

BBC Countryfile is to honour RDA in its 50th anniversary year with a programme dedicated to the charity and its work. The episode, which airs on Sunday 28 July…

local mental health charity making environmental improvements

Historic Northumberland port receives green makeover thanks to local mental health charity

A local mental health charity has been helping to make environmental improvements to the landscape around Northumberland’s biggest port. 

Service users from…

Diasabled person getting on a bus

Disabled people must have better access to public transport before London car-free day

A leading not-for-profit business and disability organisation is calling on  the London Mayor disabled…

Farrans Brave the shave

Construction worker braved the shave for mental health charity

Stuart McEwan, 51, braved the shave and shaved off his much-beloved beard in aid of…

Children at Dame Vera Lynn college

Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity receives backing

Robert Walters Group UK has named the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity as its official UK charity for 2019.

The charity supports under 5s…

Food allergy form for Natasha's Law

Government To Introduce Natasha's Law

A new law will require food businesses to include full ingredients labelling on pre-packaged foods, Environment Secretary Michael Gove announced today in a drive to protect the country’s two…

disability policy overhaul – inequality lettering

PM launches disability policy overhaul

Prime Minister Theresa May has revealed plans to enhance the lives of those living with a disability in the UK, announcing the launch of an Equalities Hub in Parliament.

With around a…

andy adcroft and gavin whichello talking about social mobility at SurreyIDEA

SurreyIDEA Will Help Social Mobility as the First of its Kind in Europe

A ground-breaking initiative from the University of Surrey is launching an inspiring innovation and digital enterprise academy,…

Football

New Film Launched To Celebrate Disability Football

The Football Association [The FA] has today released an inspiring new film to celebrate disability football ahead of the 2019 FA Disability Cup, which will take place at St. George’s Park on…