Home-sharing: the advantages for disabled home-owners
Homesharing can be more appealing than becoming a landlord as it’s designed with companionship and friendship in mind. It matches you with someone younger who…
Home-sharing: the advantages for disabled home-owners
Homesharing can be more appealing than becoming a landlord as it’s designed with companionship and friendship in mind. It matches you with someone younger who has similar interests, who can provide around 10 hours a week in household support and has been professionally vetted. You’re not opening your home to a stranger who will treat...
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Are young LGBTQI+ disabled people being ignored?
It’s challenging enough to be a young person navigating through the world without being ignored and discriminated against, but that’s the reality for many young people who identify as disabled and LGBTQ+. Research on disability and LGBTQ+ has previously centred on adults,” explains Dr Alex Toft, whose work at Coventry University focuses on giving young disabled...
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Setting new standards in accessible accommodation at Landal Gwel an Mor Resort
Discover an award winning holiday resort by the sea in Cornwall – designed to set new standards in accessible accommodation. Landal Gwel an Mor Resort has been named the best holiday park in the country at the Visit England Awards 2018. The resort features some of the best accessible accommodation you can find. The Scandinavian style...
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In conversation with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
Recent research by Scope showed that disabled people pay a financial penalty of £570 monthly. But in Scotland, it was significantly higher: disabled people in Scotland pay £632 extra a month. The welfare cuts implemented by Westminster disproportionately affected people with disabilities and it’s something that Holyrood is aware of and trying to change. “I...
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Accessible Days Out
After the Beast from the East and Storm Emma, it’s no wonder we’re a bit sceptical about blue skies and sunshine. Could this mean that summer is on its way? With good weather comes a need for the great outdoors, festivals, Pimm’s in the park and days out. Luckily these events have accessibility at their heart. Embracing...
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Are young LGBTQI+ disabled people being ignored?
It’s challenging enough to be a young person navigating through the world without being ignored and discriminated against, but that’s the reality for many young…
Setting new standards in accessible accommodation at Landal Gwel an Mor Resort
Discover an award winning holiday resort by the sea in Cornwall – designed to set new standards in accessible accommodation. Landal Gwel an Mor Resort has…
In conversation with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
Recent research by Scope showed that disabled people pay a financial penalty of £570 monthly. But in Scotland, it was significantly higher: disabled people in…
Accessible Days Out
After the Beast from the East and Storm Emma, it’s no wonder we’re a bit sceptical about blue skies and sunshine. Could this mean that summer is…
Charity
Talking about the A word
The creative arts have always been a haven for inclusivity and celebrating diversity – and autism has played an increasingly high-profile role in TV dramas…
RAF vet Garry Morrison on his journey to becoming a para-athlete
I joined the RAF to get away from the Troubles in Northern Ireland when I was 18. I won a lot of medals and commendations…
Sport
On your horse with the disabled Grand National jockey
Disability sport is hitting the race track at Aintree for the Grand National
Gold Coast Commonwealth Games: The Para-Athletes
The para-athletes for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are going for gold.
Motoring
Grandland X: The review
Vauxhall has expanded its SUV/crossover range upwards with the Grandland X to offer more space, but does bigger equal better? Inside The large doors make…
Motability’s Big Event is headed for Birmingham
Motability’s hugely successful exhibition programme is expanding its reach in 2018, by adding a date in Birmingham to its already jam-packed schedule. The UK’s largest…
Care and support
Home-sharing: the advantages for disabled home-owners
Homesharing can be more appealing than becoming a landlord as it’s designed with companionship and friendship in mind. It matches you with someone younger who…
Are young LGBTQI+ disabled people being ignored?
It’s challenging enough to be a young person navigating through the world without being ignored and discriminated against, but that’s the reality for many young…
Sweet escapes with Spinal Injuries Scotland
A spinal injury can turn life upside down: it can feel like a dark and lonely time. Spinal Injury Scotland (SIS), alongside its dedicated volunteers…
