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.
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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…
Big Lottery Funding Fantastic News for North East
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 announces pioneering partnership for disability and diversity
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…
Merton CIL gets Big Lottery Funding to Keep Supporting the Voice of Disabled People in Merton
Local disabled people’s organisation Merton Centre for Independent Living has successfully secured three years of funding from the Big Lottery Fund’s Reaching Communities Programme starting…
Tackling the real time-bomb – how funding for social care needs to be turned on its head
By Lucy Hurst-Brown, chief executive of award-winning learning disability charity Brandon Trust and deputy chair of VODG (Voluntary Organisations Disability Group) The social care system…