Empowering and connecting to reduce isolation this Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month
Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, works to empower and connect the limb loss and difference community to tackle social isolation.
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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.
£2.4 million in funding provided to charities supported disabled people, autistic people and people with a learning disability
Thirteen charities working to support autistic people, disabled people and people with a learning disability are set to benefit from additional government funding to combat the challenges faced by the pandemic.
Calling all superheroes: Marvel and Superhero Series team up to help you #FindYourPower
The Superhero Series, the UK’s only disability sports series for the everyday superhero, is back with a new challenge: it’s time to #FindYourPower.
The virtual student: How university has changed for the COVID-19 Cohort
Distance learning has become the new normal, but beyond the positives disabled students have also experienced new hurdles. One student shares his experience.
Free resources launched to welcome back disabled colleagues
Business Disability Forum has launched series of free resources, offering advice and legal guidance on supporting disabled colleagues returning to the workplace.
Global fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger announces adaptive clothing collection for 2021
Clothing and fashion giant Tommy Hilfiger have announced the launch of their adapting clothing collection for Spring 2021.
The Department for Work and Pensions to roll out video assessments for disability benefits
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed new video assessments are being expanded to improve the benefits system for the disabled community.
Challenging 21 on World Down Syndrome Day
Annually, World Down Syndrome Day is marked by people around the world. The day is going digital this year, but with a longer celebration and more ways to get involved than ever before, it should be the day’s biggest year yet.
Spring: connecting with gardening
Wheelchair user, gardener and BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Mark Lane speaks to Emma Storr about the importance of plants and his top gardening tips.
Care Quality Commission report reveals concerns over DNACPR decisions during the pandemic
A new report from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has looked into do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DNACPR) for people throughout the ongoing pandemic, with worrying results aired by members of the disabled community.
Making a difference with Accenture
Revel in the confidence of working alongside an employer that prioritises inclusion in the workplace with Accenture.
Free virtual event to take place, directed towards those in the field of neuro rehabilitation, from QEF
Disability charity, Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People (QEF) is hosting a free virtual audience with Professor Stephen Powis and Dr Yvonne Doyle; anyone interested in the session is invited to participate.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced a new fund for D/deaf and disabled artists for the Mayor’s flagship festival, Liberty
A new Liberty fund has been announced by mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, for arts and digital programmes created by D/deaf and disabled artists and organisations in the capital.
A specialist theatre charity is set to air two accessible online shows for families to enjoy during the Easter break
Head2Head Sensory Theatre, are a specialist theatre charity for disabled people and their families, is set to present two new online shows, sure to keep everyone entertained over Easter.