New plan introduced to protect care homes from coronavirus over winter
A new Adult Social Care Winter Plan has been announced to support care homes from contracting coronavirus during the winter months.
New plan introduced to protect care homes from coronavirus over winter
A new Adult Social Care Winter Plan has been announced to support care homes from contracting coronavirus during the winter months.
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Warnings that people with learning disabilities and/or autism may be delayed in getting out of asylums due to pandemic
Mencap and CBF warn that the pressures of COVID is causing more delays to people with a learning disability and/or autism getting out of modern-day asylums.
A start-up is pushing towards its final goal of making the entire internet accessible by 2025
Israeli start-up accessiBe is working towards their final goal of making all corners of the internet accessible by 2025, beneficial during the age of COVID.
Baking as therapy explains new Great British Bake Off Contestant as 2020 contestants revealed
The Great British Bake Off (GBBO) is back and the 2020 contestants have been revealed, with one budding baker joining the tent with a disability.
The digital festival breaking down labels and barriers
No Labels No Walls + We Are One Festival 2020 festival has arrived to break down barriers, and is the culmination of collaboration in the time of COVID-19.
Care and support
Warnings that people with learning disabilities and/or autism may be delayed in getting out of asylums due to pandemic
Mencap and CBF warn that the pressures of COVID is causing more delays to people with a learning disability and/or autism getting out of modern-day asylums.
TELL US YOUR STORY: Celebrating everyday people with Enable Magazine
We all know someone who has made an extraordinary impact within the disabled community. Share your story with the help of Enable Magazine.
Raising awareness of suicide prevention and reaching out on World Suicide Prevention Day
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, a campaign that takes place every year to raise awareness of suicide prevention and the support resources available.
Motoring
Consultation to begin on banning pavement parking in England
A consultation will begin on banning pavement parking throughout England to make pavements safer for disabled people, the elderly and parents using prams.
Motability Scheme to host first ever One Big Day online
On Thursday 10 September an online Facebook edition of a Motability Scheme One Big Day will take place, offering information, advice and inspiration.
Employment and education
Leonard Cheshire’s Can Do programme selected for Silver Award by The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Grammar schools in England will have to ensure their entrance exams are accessible
Interns with learning disabilities and autism in North Wales donate to local NHS COVID-19 Response Fund
