BBC research has highlighted that disabled people have been forgotten during the pandemic
Research carried out by the BBC of over 3,300 deaf and disabled people shows the lasting impact of the pandemic on the disabled community.
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Shielding set to come to an end for millions as roadmap out of pandemic gets underway
For an estimated four million people shielding across England and Wales, today marks the last day the most clinically vulnerable people are being advised to shield.
SEN educational tools when learning at home during lockdown
With schools closed to some pupils in the latest round of national lockdowns, many parents once again find themselves acting as teacher. How can you best support SEN learners?
Long read: Seven-year-old Caeden climbs Ben Nevis raising more than £16,000 for good causes
At just seven-years-old Caeden Thomson, who has cerebral palsy, has climbed the highest mountain in the UK to raise more than £16,000 for different causes.
Could equality be challenged as the Prime Minister continues to forget people living with a disability?
New fears have been revealed by a disability charity that the disabled community may be left behind.
Long read: Disability, pregnancy and me
What more needs to be done to support disabled women during pregnancy? Two women share their experiences and advice on falling pregnant when disabled.
Could comedy change societal perceptions of disability?
Comedy is a fantastic way to bring people together, educate on serious matters with an entertaining twist, and break down barriers. But, more still needs to be done for disabled comedians and disability to break through into the mainstream.
Disability charity calls for minister for disabled children and families
Disability charity, Scope, has launched a petition for the government to introduce a minister specifically for disabled children and families.
Nearly half of disabled people say they feel excluded from society
Recent figures reveal that 49 per cent of disabled people feel excluded from society in their day-to-day lives. REPORT Disability charity Scope recently launched their…
Bespoke football kits supporting disability equality coming to Southampton
In a bid to promote disability equality, Southampton Football Club will be wearing a one-off kit featuring disability charity, Scope’s logo. KICK OFF Tomorrow (Saturday…
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…
Disabled consumers should be “bold and loud” about their spending power, says independent commission
The Extra Costs Commission (ECC) publishes its final recommendations today from its year-long inquiry into the extra costs faced by disabled people. Launched in response…
Racing driver offers disabled young people in East London career tips
Racing driver Nicolas Hamilton met with a group of young disabled people from East London to talk to them about his career, and to inspire…
Comedian Paul Tonkinson stars in online ads to get people running
Comedian and running enthusiast Paul Tonkinson stars in two new online ads which offer a spin on the classic running tips. Tonklinson made the ads…
Disabled model strips for spoof Levi’s Laundrette charity ad
Disability charity Scope has released an online spoof of the iconic Levi’s Laundrette advert – relocating the action to a suburban charity shop, and casting…