Fear of hostility prevents a third of disabled people from going out
– One in five (18%) disabled adults who have been a victim of crime say it was motivated by their disability – Around 1 in…
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Disabled young people feel failed at an early age
A Leonard Cheshire Disability commissioned survey has revealed disabled young people may be held back from getting on the career ladder, going on to further…
8 in 10 disabled people say they struggle when holidaying in the UK
Over a third of disabled people surveyed use UK hotels/resorts more than once a year Yet 8 in 10 disabled people face struggles with holiday…
Campaign to end 15-minute care visits taken to heart of government
One in five councils provided rushed visits for personal care of disabled people despite Government guidance 10,000 plus people have signed petition to end ‘flying’…
Hundreds of disabled people empowered to cook thanks to 100 inclusive kitchens
Hundreds of disabled people across the country can enjoy the many benefits of cooking after 100 new inclusive kitchens were fitted at Leonard Cheshire Disability…
Hundreds of tributes for global humanitarian and war hero Leonard Cheshire’s 100th birthday
Leading charity Leonard Cheshire Disability is celebrating its founder and war hero’s 100th birthday with its ‘100 for 100’ challenge launching this week. The charity is…
BIG BUSINESS: Interview with Alex Papanikolaou
Born with Athetoid cerebral palsy, Glasgow-based Alex Papanikolaou always had an entrepreneurial spirit. At 10 he was fixing people’s computers for a tenner, and 18…
Over one million disabled adults without support is ‘national scandal’ in social care
48% of disabled adults who say they need social care do not receive any support at all Thousands are trapped at home, isolated and unemployed Leonard…
Disabled students urged to apply for summer 2017 work placements
Leading companies are looking for talented disabled students, and recent graduates, to take on work placements in summer 2017. The Change100 internship scheme, run by…
Get busy in the kitchen for Leonard Cheshire Disability
Leonard Cheshire Disability, one of the country’s leading disability charities, is asking the public to pull on their aprons, roll up their sleeves and get…
Leonard Cheshire marathon runners raise almost £200,000 for disabled people
London marathon runners representing Leonard Cheshire Disability are set to have raised a whopping £190,000 between them this year, making a huge difference to the…
Runner with bionic hand takes on London Marathon to tackle disability discrimination
A runner with the world’s most lifelike bionic hand is taking on the London Marathon to raise awareness of stigma and discrimination faced by disabled…
Councils still commissioning ‘undignified’ 15 minute care visits against government advice
More than 18 councils still using 15 minute care visits for personal care Flying visits continue despite Care Act guidance advising against them 6,000 fewer…
A snapshot of Disability in Africa – ‘Developing Lives’
Uplifting photographs from development projects supporting disabled people in Africa are being exhibited in London this month. Developing Lives at London’s gallery@oxo reflects the lives…
Disabled people feel five years of housing hurt
The number of disabled people on council housing waiting lists in England has increased by over 17 per cent over the last five years The…