Scotland approves take at home MS drug in UK first
The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has approved a new treatment for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), the first country in the UK to do so.
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Free protective equipment set to be provided to unpaid carers and those they care for
Unpaid carers across the country, who do not live with the people they care for, can now benefit from free PPE through a new national scheme the government has confirmed.
Who Cares Campaign launches fund to tackle poverty for young carers
Who Cares Campaign launches Digi Fund to tackle digital poverty among some of the UK’s most vulnerable young carers, with BBC Radio 4 drama broadcast.
Fears England will see rise in abortions as new Down’s syndrome test set to be rolled out
A decision announced by Public Health England to introduce a new controversial screening test across the NHS could lead to a rise in abortions, it is feared.
Nike is changing the face of trainers with the release of their hands-free trainers, GO FlyEase
Trainer giant, Nike has released the GO FlyEase which can be taken on and off completely hands-free, creating fashionable trainers with accessibility in mind.
Autistic children are facing a mental health crisis during lockdown
The mental health and wellbeing of autistic children and young people has deteriorated significantly in lockdown, according to Ambitious about Autism.
Queen Alexandra College to deliver ground breaking elite Wheelchair Basketball programme
Working in collaboration with University of Worcester and The Albion Foundation, Queen Alexandra College (QC) will deliver a unique and groundbreaking elite wheelchair basketball sport performance programme.
Project announced to develop AI-powered technology for blind and partially sighted people
Ground-breaking artificial intelligence software that keeps up human-like conversation to be considered as a new tool for people with sight loss.
When disability can’t be seen: improving knowledge of hidden disabilities with The Sunnybank Trust
The Sunnybank Trust is working to make sure hidden disabilities are visible through education and radio interviews.
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.
INTERVIEW: Katie Price: Harvey and Me, one parent’s journey during the transition year
Katie Price is a devoted and dedicated parent, and her new BBC One Documentary Katie Price: Harvey and Me showcases the powerful journey to support her eldest son’s transition from child to adult services.
World’s largest online Burns supper to benefit SBH Scotland
An online Burns supper event in Glasgow, which is set to be the world’s biggest online Burns celebration, will benefit specialist charity Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland
From the venue floor to virtual tour with Kidz to Adultz virtual event this March
Kidz to Adultz is set to return with their second Venue to Virtual event from Monday 1 March 2021, and Enable Magazine is proud to be attending.
Channel 4 is looking for applications from diverse candidates for their Production Training Scheme 2021
Channel 4’s Production Training Scheme 2021 has opened for applications to learn and develop skills pertinent to the TV industry.
Interview: Internet Matters calls for more support for vulnerable children online
A new study has revealed that vulnerable children can be up to seven times more at risk in the digital world than those without vulnerabilities. Free online advice service Internet Matters is now calling for a greater focus in how the UK supports vulnerable children.