Public transport: a lifeline full of difficulties for people with disabilities
“Kika’s my first guide dog,” says Amit Patel, who lost his sight a few years ago. “Everyone always says that having a guide dog is…
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Making petrol stations accessible with MyHailo
For the UK’s 1.9 million licensed disabled drivers, filling up at the petrol station can be a daunting prospect. It can be difficult to manoeuvre…
Clare Balding is new presenter of sport series for disabled people Superhero Series
Presenter, writer and broadcaster Clare Balding has been announced as the host presenter of Channel 4’s Superhero Series, a programme that puts the UK’s everyday superheroes in…
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…
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…
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…
Inside the life of a young carer
Caring for a loved one can include cleaning the house, making dinner, distributing medication and arranging hospital appointments. According to the Scottish Government there are…
To grow and learn: a carer’s rewarding journey to fostering
Entering the world of fostering can be a whirlwind of excitement and apprehension. Taking the step to foster a child with a disability can be…
Discussing the disability admissions gap
Further education is a whirlwind of excitement and new possibilities. The promise of independence, the adrenaline of leaving the family home to study for your…
Inclusivity at work: Getting your foot on the career ladder
Inclusivity in the work place still has a long way to go, but things are slowly changing. Funds are being pushed into disability employment to…
Cannabis: the green medicine debate
Watching a loved one suffer due to illness or disability can be heart wrenching, even more so if that loved one is your child. Murray…
Money Money Money: The hidden costs of disability
Having a disability is expensive, but the figures of how much extra people are paying is shocking. Life costs on average £570 a month extra…
Multiple sclerosis: The learning curve of diagnosis according to patients
Disability affects people in various ways. Symptoms that may be debilitating to someone may be bearable to another – it’s all relative. One condition that…
How to appeal your PIP and recover your benefits: a quick guide
Over 1.6 million disability claims are going to be reviewed over the next few years and the cost to the government is estimated at £3.7…
What happens if you pass away when you’re a carer?
Death is never a concept at the forefront of conversation, and it’s for this reason many people wait too long before getting their personal affairs…