New services for blind people in the west of Scotland
Edinburgh-based Royal Blind and Scottish War Blinded are expanding their services this autumn, with exciting new projects launching on the west coast. We found out…
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Share your experiences of self-directed support
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SUPPORT TO FAMILIES OF PEOPLE WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY
The Baxter International Foundation has awarded a grant of £50,200 to Back Up, a leading spinal cord injury charity. The grant will fund a…
EFDS marks International Day for Disabled People
The English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) is marking International Day for Disabled People, 3 December 2016, by revealing brand new engagement resources. Building on…
We celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities #aday4all
December 3 marks the 23rd UN International Day of People with Disabilities. This years theme is Achieving 17 Goals for the Future We Want,…
Forget Chocolates, This Christmas We’re Doing the Sign Language Advent Calendar
A leading deafness charity is offering a real Christmas treat – the chance to learn a new festive sign everyday. DSN have announced their first…
Would you use an ‘on-demand’ carer?
A new Uber-style service that allows families to book carers on demand is being rolled out nationally. Following the success of instant booking services such…
Over one million disabled adults without support is ‘national scandal’ in social care
48% of disabled adults who say they need social care do not receive any support at all Thousands are trapped at home, isolated and unemployed Leonard…