Research reveals benefits of exercise for improved mental health
Doing just 45 minutes of exercise, three to five times a week, can have a positive impact on mental health according to a new study….
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New figures show dementia is now the leading cause of death for women in Scotland
Population figures released from the National Records of Scotland show dementia and Alzheimer’s have overtaken heart disease as the most common cause of death for…
Nearly half of disabled people feel chronically lonely
New research from disability charity Scope has uncovered just how series a problem is amongst disabled people, particularly young adults. A survey of 1,004 disabled…
Delays and high costs faced by wheelchair users
Spinal injury charity Back Up has today published a new report detailing how people choose, use and fund a wheelchair – and it’s shown than…
Research reveals impact of rare heart and lung disease
People diagnosed with the rare heart and lung disease pulmonary hypertension experience a significant reduction in their quality of life, research has found. QUALITY OF…
Survey reveals prejudice towards people with “invisible” disabilities
39 per cent of the general public think people who can walk should not be allowed to park in disabled parking bays, despite displaying a…
Fears that services are not keeping pace as number of disabled children with complex needs rises significantly
Dramatic 50% increase since 2004 – 49,300 to 73,000 children in England 57,615 children with complex autism in schools in England, more than double the number in…
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…
Charity announces record levels of support for disabled children
Over 15,000 more UK families are applying for vital grant support compared to five years ago, according to the latest figures from Family Fund, the…
One small step to create long lasting legacy of Paralympics, urges Revitalise
Study by disabled people’s charity reveals need for small changes from all to create lasting difference With memories of the most successful Paralympic Games of all time still fresh in everyone’s mind, a quiz designed to engage non-disabled people…
Disabled people urged to share their stories ahead of inquiry on adult social care
A leading disability charity is urging disabled people to share their experiences of adult social care ahead of a Government inquiry. Recent research by Leonard…
More than half of carers report bleak outlook for 2016 as new law not yet delivering promised improvements to their lives
Carers UK is calling for the Government, local authorities and health bodies to redouble their efforts to support England’s 5.4 million unpaid carers, as new…
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…
Research launched to discover how much revenue UK businesses are losing as disabled customers click away from inaccessible websites
A research survey to discover how much revenue UK businesses are losing due to disabled customers finding their websites inaccessible, has been launched today by…
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Rica (Research Institute for Consumer Affairs) is a disabled-led consumer research charity that works with older and disabled people at all stages of its research….