The UK Government has announced a £30m investment to provide more Changing Places toilets
The UK Government is set to provide £30 million in investments to install life-enhancing Changing Places toilets in existing buildings across England.
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Motivation All-Stars appeal raises over £400,000 so disabled children in Uganda can get education
On International Day of People with Disabilities, charity Motivation is celebrating the generous supporters who raised more than £400,000 to fund a new education and sport programme for disabled children in Uganda.
TV star and Strictly Come Dancing finalist, Emma Barton announced as charity Patron for emergency fundraising appeal
Emma Barton, has been announced as the Patron of the Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People’s (QEF) Survive and Thrive emergency appeal.
Donation to help Mencap provide vital support and empower people during the coronavirus pandemic
Leading equity firm, Advent International, has donated £400,000 in response to Mencap’s urgent coronavirus appeal.
Government figures reveal a record number of people benefit from Access to Work
Recent figures have highlighted that a record number of disabled people have been supported by the UK Government’s Access to Work scheme.
The benefits of Newlife specialist equipment on higher education
Going into further education is supposed to be an exhilarating time. But, for some disabled students it can be daunting. Now, Newlife are providing an equipment grant for disabled children and young people to further their prospects. One student shares his journey.
Universities Minister explains increase in DSA for Postgraduate students
Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is a vital aid for many disabled students. As the government announce £20,000 worth of funding for disabled postgraduate students, we speak exclusively to Universities Minister Chris Skidmore.
The robots helping children with additional needs go to school
A project that aims to reintegrate and support children with additional needs back into school has been awarded a grant of over £500,000.
Independent Living Fund encourages young disabled people to #TrySomethingNew
Independent Living Fund (ILF) Scotland has launched a new campaign to encourage young disabled people to try something new.
No place like home – accessible housing
Independent living might sound like a dream, but finding housing that suits your individual needs can be a challenge. It can seem like an endless…
Promise of £3 million for suicide prevention fund
The Scottish government has promised an extra £3 million in funding towards suicide prevention in the country. Mental Health Minister, Maureen Watt, has announced the…
The rise of crowdfunding
Disability can be expensive, which is why crowdfunding is on the rise.
The £30-a-week benefit cut set to hit thousands
In April, big changes are being introduced for Employment and Support Allowance, with a hefty cut coming in for all new applicants in the work-related activity group….
Family Fund: helping disabled children
Family Fund is the UK’s largest charity providing grants for low income families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people. Last year, it…
Players of People’s Postcode Lottery award Whizz-Kidz £200,000
Players of the People’s Postcode Lottery have generously awarded Whizz-Kidz £200,000 to transform the lives of disabled children and young people. This money will help…