Additional 1.7 million vulnerable people added to shielding list
Today, 16 February, the government has announced a large expansion to the number of people being asked to shield in England.
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Disabled teen who got thousands learning BSL in lockdown to return for Christmas special
Teenager Tyrese Dibba is set to return for a one-off Christmas special lesson to get people learning British Sign Language (BSL).
Disability charities call on the government to improve accessibility of coronavirus information
Ten disability charities have called on the UK Government to improve the accessibility of coronavirus information as many people are being left behind.
New survey finds families caring for disabled adults feel forgotten during the coronavirus pandemic
A new survey by disability charity Sense has highlighted the experiences of families in the UK caring for disabled adults during the coronavirus pandemic, with over half (52%) saying the additional caring responsibilities they have had to take on has impacted their health and wellbeing.
Sense Sign School sees 50,000 Brits learning British Sign Language with Mr Tyrese
Disability charity Sense has revealed over 50,000 people have started learning BSL after the launch of their Sense Sign School campaign.
EastEnders to introduce first mainstream deaf character
One of the UK’s most-watched soaps is set to introduce the first mainstream deaf character in the show’s history.
Autistic people have human rights abused in mental health hospitals
MPs and peers have today (1 November) reported that the human rights of many young people in England with learning disabilities and autism are being breached at mental health hospitals.
Combating loneliness at Christmas
It is estimated that nearly half of working age disabled people in the UK are chronically lonely, saying they always or often feel lonely. The pressure to socialise during…
New bilingual app with sign language brings more stories to deaf children
Aiding literacy skills and building creativity, storytelling is an integral part of growing up. One woman has now created a new app for deaf children…
A family carer crisis in on the horizon for adults with disabilities
What will happen to our loved ones when we’re no longer able to be there for them? It’s a fear we all have, but for…
The Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness
Loneliness does not discriminate against age, race, gender or ability. As more disabled people in the UK face disproportionally high levels of loneliness, charities are…
Dance resource launched by Studio Wayne McGregor and the national disability charity Sense
Toolkit developed to make dance accessible to people with disabilities ‘Making Sense of Dance’ launched at a special event in London ‘Making Sense of Dance’,…
Disability charity launches accessible ice skating sessions for people with sight and hearing impairments in London
The ice skating sessions aim to get more disabled people in England into physical activity and sport The programme is being funded by Sport England…
Disability charity to launch free rock climbing sessions for people with sight and hearing impairments in London
The rock climbing sessions aim to get more disabled people in England into physical activity and sport The programme is being funded by Sport England…
Disability charity partners with Tottenham Hotspur Foundation to deliver accessible sports sessions for disabled young people
Multi-sports sessions aimed at young people with sight and hearing impairments The national programme is being funded by Sport England, with a focus on London…