Caring Kay’s Christmas shoebox request
It may only be October but Kay Morgan who lives at a care service in Plymouth is already thinking what she can do help people…
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Disability charity relaunches creative campaign to highlight the importance of adult social care funding
National disability charity, United Response, has today re-launched its award-winning ‘Postcards from the Edges’ campaign in order to raise awareness of the importance of funding adult social…
Meet the Down Syndrome Stars Taking Over Social Media
October marks the start of Down Syndrome Awareness Month – the chance to celebrate those with the condition and make the world aware of all…
Widnes Vikings star hosts accessible sports festival for people with learning disabilities
Widnes Vikings star player Hep Cahill hosted a unique sports festival for people with learning disabilities on Saturday 1st October, working with the charity Community…
Has the Care Act made a difference? Revitalise and Carers Trust say no.
In 2015 the Department of Health introduced the much-anticipated “Care Act”, a social care reform that was hailed as the most significant of its kind in over…
What has David Cameron done for disabled people?
Shortly after the announcement that Britain has voted to leave the European Union, David Cameron outlined his plans to step down as Prime Minister. Here…
A Man’s Best Friend: How Assistance Dogs are Changing Lives
They say that a dog is a man’s best friend, and Channel 4’s programme Rescue Dog to Super Dog shows just how important…
Challenging artist stereotypes
A group of people with learning difficulties and mental health issues are taking part in an exciting project in Haringey, North London, that aims to…
Excellence in person-centred care
An event to discuss how to develop services for people with learning disabilities and mental health needs in order to give them more opportunities to…
Grand launch of Chippenham’s new pet therapy with pygmy goats
The Greathouse in Chippenham is pioneering new forms of pet therapy, bringing pygmy goats into its centre for disabled people. The Leonard Cheshire Disability care…
Widnes Vikings and Community Integrated Care announce pioneering community partnership
Super League team, Widnes Vikings, and national social care charity Community Integrated Care, are proud to announce one of Britain’s most ambitious partnerships between a…
Jodie takes independence in her stride
A Lydd woman with learning difficulties is celebrating making the successful transition from leaving home to leading an independent life. Jodie Farrington Vickers, who has…
Councils still commissioning ‘undignified’ 15 minute care visits against government advice
More than 18 councils still using 15 minute care visits for personal care Flying visits continue despite Care Act guidance advising against them 6,000 fewer…
Ricoh Arena hosted Kidz to Adultz in the Middle
Coventry’s Ricoh Arena hosted Kidz to Adultz in the Middle – one of the largest, free UK events dedicated to children and young adults up…
Ministers launch new flagship Mencap Centre in Belfast
Mencap opens new £4.6m purpose built centre in Northern Ireland, the first of its kind in the UK for the learning disability charity First Minister…