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.
Today, 16 February, the government has announced a large expansion to the number of people being asked to shield in England.
Teenager Tyrese Dibba is set to return for a one-off Christmas special lesson to get people learning British Sign Language (BSL).
Ten disability charities have called on the UK Government to improve the accessibility of coronavirus information as many people are being left behind.
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.
Disability charity Sense has revealed over 50,000 people have started learning BSL after the launch of their Sense Sign School campaign.
One of the UK’s most-watched soaps is set to introduce the first mainstream deaf character in the show’s history.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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’,…
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…
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…
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…