Changing Places: Implementing a human right
Changing Places reveal the need for more facilities and the new legislation making a difference for some of the 14.1 million disabled people in the UK.
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Sir Tom Hunter speaks to Enable about donating £1million to Alzheimer’s charities and his personal connection to the illness
Enable speaks to Sir Tom about donating £1m for demenita, the power of positive news and his hopes for a treatment breakthrough in the future.
Reframing Disability: BBC to host LinkedIn Live discussions to mark 25 anniversary of British Disability Rights Act
Celebrating the 25 anniversary of the British Disability Rights Act, the BBC will host a series of high-level conversations on LinkedIn Live this Thursday.
Food: Maintaining a balance for a healthy life
Looking after your health should be a top priority. Having a healthy, balanced diet can help sustain your overall wellbeing during the winter period.
INTERVIEW: Mat Fraser discusses disabled writers and promoting disabled voices during new BBC Four series, CripTales
Actor and writer Mat Fraser spoke to Lorne Gillies about working on CripTales and the importance of celebrating disabled voices in the mainstream.
MND Association team up with Barnardo’s to provide counselling service for children and young people
Two charities have teamed up to launch a counselling service for children and young people affected by motor neurone disease (MND).
Mental health: Understanding anxiety
At times, feelings of anxiety can become overwhelming and even debilitating. Experts share how you can understand anxiety and support mechanisms available.
#NotAWitch trending to tackle negative perceptions around limb difference in response to The Witches film
A new hashtag has been launched in response to a new film version of Roald Dahl’s novel The Witches which depicts limb difference in a negative light.
Carers: changing relationships
Becoming a carer for your partner or loved one can change the way your relationship works. We speak to one carer about her experience and how her caring role has affected her marriage.
INTERVIEW: The fight against MND with Doddie Weir
Rugby legend Doddie speaks exclusively to Lorne Gillies about his foundation, new trials, The Dodcast and finding a cure for motor neuron disease.
World Mental Health Day 2020: Mental health for all
World Mental Health Day highlights the importance of looking after our mental health, the support available and what needs to be done to provide support.
Mencap and Virgin Money break fundraising record and raise awareness of learning disabilities
Through their charity of the year partnership, learning disability charity Mencap and Virgin Money have raised over £440,000 including gift aid.
Frank’s on the road to adventure with Brotherwood
Brotherwood, the Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) specialists, helps families to find and purchase the right WAV to get from A to B.
Tests by charity Scope reveal England’s biggest councils are failing on legal web accessibility issue
Scope has warned that millions of disabled people could be blocked from accessing essential online services due to poor website accessibility.
Research shows Sesame Street is changing attitudes about autism
Five years after popular children’s show Sesame Street put its focus on autism, research suggests the show’s materials are helping to change attitudes.