Emma Barton, has been announced as the Patron of the Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People’s (QEF) Survive and Thrive emergency appeal.
Leading equity firm, Advent International, has donated £400,000 in response to Mencap’s urgent coronavirus appeal.
Recent figures have highlighted that a record number of disabled people have been supported by the UK Government’s Access to Work scheme.
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.
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.
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 (ILF) Scotland has launched a new campaign to encourage young disabled people to try something new.
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…
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…
Disability can be expensive, which is why crowdfunding is on the rise.
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 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 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…
Contact a Family is delighted to announce we have been awarded more than £400,000 by the Big Lottery Fund towards our “Keeping Families Informed” project…
Arts Council England is today (13 May 2015) announcing the successful applicants to the latest round of its Strategic touring programme. Thirteen organisations from across…