Scotland’s first medicinal cannabis clinic approved to support people with MS and severe epilepsy
Regulators have approved Scotland’s first medical cannabis clinic set to be based in Stirling.
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Get in gear with Free Wheel North’s fundraising event, Cycle 21
Glasgow based charity, Free Wheel North have teamed up with Spring Events, calling on people to get in gear as part of the Cycle 21 fundraising event to help keep vital services running.
Mental health: Half of people using mental health services in Scotland feel worse now than at the start of coronavirus pandemic
New research involving people with mental health problems has revealed that half say their mental health has deteriorated since the start of the pandemic.
Concerns that Scottish introduction of Down’s syndrome screening test will see rise in abortions
There are concerns that the number of babies with Down’s syndrome aborted in Scotland will rise following a decision announced by the government.
Face mask exempt products have been created for those who are unable to wear face masks
As face masks become mandatory, face mask exempt products are being produced for people who can’t wear a mask.
Ex-footballer, Fernando Ricksen, has passed away
The team at Enable were extremely saddened to hear that ex-footballer, Fernando Ricksen, passed away this morning, after a long battle with motor neurone disease (MND).
The score on Scottish football
Football is arguably our nation’s favourite sport, and for fans it is also one of the most accessible. Emma Storr heads onto the pitch to find out why accessibility is so important for two Scottish football clubs.
NorthLink Ferries are pioneering inclusive travel in the ferry industry
NorthLink Ferries operate the lifeline service between the Scottish Mainland and Orkney and Shetland. With three passenger vessels carrying around 300,000 passengers annually it’s vital that the service is accessible for all and each vessel has been designed with this in mind.
MND and 24 year-old me
Lucy Lintott is a charismatic, funny young woman. At the age of 19 years old, Lucy’s life took a turn that nobody expected: she received a diagnosis of motor neurone disease (MND). As the youngest person in Scotland to live with the condition, this is Lucy’s fight.
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…
Inside the life of a young carer
Caring for a loved one can include cleaning the house, making dinner, distributing medication and arranging hospital appointments. According to the Scottish Government there are…
Glasgow venues leading the way for autism awareness
Many organisations across the UK have been working towards obtaining the National Autistic Society’s Autism Friendly Award, and Glasgow has just received 53 awards. AWARD…
The world’s first Para-football association is launching in Scotland
For better or worse, Scotland has become famous (or perhaps infamous) for its football. While the country is maybe not known for its, err, winning…
The straw ban might be great for the environment but not for disabled people
We all know how important it is to cut down on our waste – whether that’s looking for more sustainable options, like KeepCups and MoonCups,…
Disabled people still face employment gap
Less than half of disabled people in Scotland are in employment, compared with 73% of non-disabled people, according to a report compiled by a group…