Government needs to act now to avoid a jobs crisis for disabled people
Research by Leonard Cheshire has revealed that disabled people have been plunged into crisis by the COVID-19 employment landscape.
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Reports of violent disability hate crime continue to rise as a number of police charges fall again
Figures reveal that reports of violent disability hate crime continue to rise across England and Wales, with only one in 62 cases charged by police.
Bring in Purple Passports and extend furlough to stop jobs crisis for disabled people says Leonard Cheshire
Leonard Cheshire says the government should introduce Purple Passports and extend furlough to avoid a winter jobs crisis for disabled people.
Leonard Cheshire’s Can Do programme selected for Silver Award by The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Leonard Cheshire has been selected for a Silver Award by The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums for their Can Do programme.
Celebrating giving back during Volunteers’ Week 2020
Community has never been more important than it is now, and during Volunteers’ Week 2020 it’s time to celebrate the people who have been giving back.
Future Leaders: The call for disabled citizen reporters
Are you bursting with creative content? Have you got an eye for the latest news story? Disability charity Leonard Cheshire and On Our Radar have teamed up to build a network of disabled citizen reporters.
LEGO launch Braille Bricks to assist blind children
Everyone has experienced the joy of playing with LEGO. Now, even more children will get to share in this joy as the toy manufacturer launches their grassroots project: Braille Bricks.
Sophie Morgan announced as face of Leonard Cheshire campaign
Disability charity, Leonard Cheshire, has announced TV presenter and disability activist, Sophie Morgan, as the face of their Inclusive Education in Zambia campaign.
Can Do Sport: the growing trend of powerchair football
Powerchair pioneer, Jon Bolding is using his time as England captain to get more people playing powerchair football. As a Can Do Sport supporter, a…
Disabled jobseekers in Fife are set to get a career boost with Leonard Cheshire
A Kirkcaldy MP has backed Leonard Cheshire’s latest campaign Change 100, which is working to get more disabled people into employment. At present this disability…
Celebrities join thousands of disabled people for full-throttle sporting Superhero Tri challenge
This weekend saw celebrities, Paralympians and military heroes come together to celebrate inclusive sport during the Superhero Tri challenge. Leading charity, Leonard Cheshire was just…
Scottish disabled people set to benefit from hundreds of volunteering opportunities
Disabled people across Glasgow, Fife and Dumfries are set to benefit from hundreds of new volunteering projects from Leonard Cheshire Disability, with the charity targeting…
Leonard Cheshire Disability – Investigating the history of disability
Activity team leader at Leonard Cheshire Disability, Kerry Pidwell, runs the day care service at Chipstead Lake care home, Sevenoaks, Kent. Kerry investigated what her care…
Biomedical engineering student aims to become oldest amputee to conquer London Marathon
A 61-year old who lost his leg after being hit by a drink driver is aiming to become the oldest amputee to complete the London…
2000 jobs milestone reached by Leonard Cheshire Livelihoods Resource Centre in Southern India
Training in skills ranging from mobile phone repair to fashion design has led to 2000 disabled people receiving paid work for the first time or…