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A tribute to disability activist Professor Mike Oliver

A tribute to disability activist Professor Mike Oliver

UCan2’s Jenni Meredith on the legacy of disability activist Professor Mike Oliver, and the future of disability rights in the UK under new Disabilities Minister Justin Tomlinson as Brexit looms…

Staff from Newlife charity with children's disability partnership signs

Fellowship award offered by children’s disability partnership

An exciting new funding partnership will see dedicated investment of £270,000 ring-fenced specifically to help children with disabilities across the UK.

The…

Princess Anne Launching 50th Anniversary Tartan for Riding for the Disabled Association

Princess Anne Launches 50th Anniversary Tartan for Riding for the Disabled Association

HRH Princess Anne Launches 50th Anniversary Tartan for Riding for the Disabled Association in Scotland

CMG and Regard Campaign For Change

CMG and Regard Campaign For Change

CMG and Regard, a leading provider of support for people with learning disabilities and associated complex needs, is proudly supporting self-advocacy group – Campaign 4 Change – which is led by 11…

Jill Summers - Double Success for Group SRS at Care at Home & Housing Support Awards

Double Success for Group SRS at Care at Home & Housing Support Awards

Two outstanding people from Group SRS (Scottish Recruitment Solutions) have been shortlisted for a Care at Home & Housing Support Award from Scottish Care. Jill Summers and Gail Millar are…

Two Care home residents singing for Parkinson’s sufferers

Care home residents sings for Parkinsons sufferers

A CARE home resident has rekindled her love of singing after joining a choir dedicated to raising awareness of Parkinsons disease.

Barbara Millican thought she would never sing in a choir…

Poor nutrition hampers traumatic brain injury recovery

Poor nutrition hampers traumatic brain injury recovery

Poor nutrition can hamper Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) recovery, yet its role is still viewed as insignificant compared to physical rehabilitation techniques. According to…

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Models with disabilities needed for photoshoots

A modeling and acting company are looking for children and adults with learning or physical disabilities to take part in a professional photo shoot.

Social care professional, Laura Johnson…

Top 50 most influential disabled people announced

Top 50 most influential disabled people announced

Top 50 most influential disabled people announced as Rehabilitation International World Congress comes to Edinburgh

Powerful Media and Shaw Trust have announced a list of…

Channel 4 Continuity adds new voice as part of the broadcaster’s Year of Disability

Channel 4 Continuity adds new voice as part of the broadcaster’s Year of Disability

In a first for Channel 4, prime time continuity announcing will be subtitled for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers

Channel 4 today announced the latest addition to its Continuity Team with…