RAF vet Garry Morrison on his journey to becoming a para-athlete
I joined the RAF to get away from the Troubles in Northern Ireland when I was 18. I won a lot of medals and commendations…
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Volunteering: Just give it a go!
To mark International Day of the Volunteer, Katie Smedmor, 31, from Downham Market shares her experiences of volunteering for Girlguiding. I have Spina Bifida which…
Accessible homes and inclusive neighbourhoods are fundamental to independent living
Today, International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Habinteg chief executive Paul Gamble shares why he believes accessible and inclusive housing is the first step towards…
Solicitor General: “We must do more to deal with Disability Hate Crime”
Solicitor General Robert Buckland QC MP shares why we need to address the growing problem of disability hate crime. Disability Hate Crime is an abhorrent and intolerable…
How one blind runner and her guide rekindled their love of running
When sports enthusiast Alison Mead lost her sight, she was worried that she’d never run again, but an introduction to Roz was the start of…
How To Choose The Right Residential Care Home
Making the decision to move to a residential care facility can be huge. The team at care provider Hillcrest Learning Disabilities stop by to offer some…
Mother Fights for her Daughter’s Future and her own Career
Hannah Postgate is a mother who sacrificed everything to care for her autistic daughter, Rosy. This is her story of the fight for a diagnosis…
The Disabled Holiday Directory
The Disabled Holiday Directory is an award winning specialist travel agent / tour operator providing fantastic holidays for people with disabilities, special needs and medical…
A home that meets your needs from Scandia-Hus Limited
If you want to move house, why not build your own? Scandia-Hus stop by to tell us about their adaptable, personalised approach to housing design……
Give Where You Live: a new approach to charitable giving
National disability charity United Response launches ‘Give Where You Live’, a new interactive web platform that helps people find opportunities to make a difference in…
Toileting support with a difference
The worry and stress of being unable to use an essential piece of equipment is eliminated with Clos-o-Mat’s unique approach to customer support. The company,…
Postcards from the Edges: ‘Swallow Hard’
Just a few decades ago many people with disabilities or mental health needs were locked away from the rest of Britain in institutions, their voices…
New handSteady® Drinking Aid With Rotatable Handle
If you’re looking for a better drinking aid, then handSteady could be the product for you. Designed by Royal College of Art graduate Chris Peacock,…
The Mobility Superstore: Caring For Those in Need
Living with a disability can have a profound effect on every facet of a person’s life. Of course, the physical problems are extremely difficult to…
England legend Gary Lineker joins Steve Rider to tee off charity golf day
It’s time to get into the swing of things with the annual United Response Charity Golf Day at Richmond Park Golf Club on Monday June…