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…
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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…
An interview with Scotswoman of the Year: Sally Magnusson
The Evening Times’ Scotswoman of the Year is an award given to celebrate the unique accomplishments of women across Scotland, especially the unsung women who…
How to make clubbing more inclusive
Going out with friends, enjoying live music or dancing in a nightclub are some of life’s pleasures. Clubs are now opening their doors to those…
15-minute care visits are being commissioned by councils
For many people who receive visits at home from carers, this is the only time that they’ll be able to chat to another person, talk…
What you can do for Young Carers Awareness Day
Missing out on sleep, struggling to meet deadlines, having to take time off school, stressed, isolated and bullied by their peers – these are only…
Hampers provide a warm welcome to supported living residents
Relocating to supported living accommodation can be a daunting and life-changing event for many people. Moving to an unfamiliar environment, sometimes in a new…
David Walliams named as Ambassador of The Children’s Trust
The Children’s Trust has announced David Walliams OBE as the charity’s latest ambassador. The Children’s Trust provides support for children and young people with brain…
People with learning disabilities share their stories in new book
A group of Heart of England Mencap service users have joined forces to publish a new book, sharing their stories of what it’s like to…
Thousands with MS ‘not disabled enough’ for PIP
New figures from the MS Society have shown that one in three people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who apply for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for…
Nearly half of disabled people feel chronically lonely
New research from disability charity Scope has uncovered just how series a problem is amongst disabled people, particularly young adults. A survey of 1,004 disabled…
Muscular Dystrophy UK becomes co-chair of Changing Places Consortium
Charity Muscular Dystrophy UK is taking over as co-chair of the Changing Places Consortium, the campaign group calling on fully accessible toilets. MDUK are taking…
Delays and high costs faced by wheelchair users
Spinal injury charity Back Up has today published a new report detailing how people choose, use and fund a wheelchair – and it’s shown than…
Fear of hostility prevents a third of disabled people from going out
– One in five (18%) disabled adults who have been a victim of crime say it was motivated by their disability – Around 1 in…
Two-thirds of people have never met a blind child
The Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) has launched a nationwide appeal to raise awareness of childhood sight loss and generate vital funds to improve…