Katie Price to discuss raising disabled son, Harvey in new BBC One documentary
BBC One has today announced an intimate and unflinching one-off documentary with Katie Price discussing the realities of raising a disabled child.
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Transport for London introduces face coverings exemption card
Transport for London have introduced a new card to help passengers inform staff if they are exempt due to medical reasons.
Paralympian Podcast series launched by British Blind Sport
The countdown for the Paralympics has been reset, and to build excitement, British Blind Sport has released a Paralympian Podcast series.
Guide Dogs charity launch Be There campaign to help visually impaired people during social distancing
Guide Dogs have asked the general public to ‘keep their distance, but don’t disappear’ – to help those trying to social distance with sight loss.
The importance of friendship and community during Learning Disability Week
Learning Disability Week is well under way, and the theme for this year is the importance of friendships during lockdown.
Challenging stereotypes and gaining independence with Dorset Orthopaedic
Hannah Deakin’s, life took a dramatic turn on the netball court after experiencing a severe ankle injury, but support from Dorset Orthopaedic life has taken a positive turn.
Carers Week: Organisations are working together to improve unpaid carers’ access to medication
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Carers Trust has developed a suite of resources to support unpaid carers and pharmacy teams in order to improve access to essential medicine.
Carers Week: 392,000 become unpaid carers in Scotland in a matter of weeks
Figures released for Carers Week show that 400,000 additional people in Scotland are caring for older, disabled or seriously ill relatives or friends since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Raising your voice during Carers Week 2020
Carers are some of the most important and vital members of our society, and this Carers Week is working to Make Caring Visible.
On World MS Day, charities are calling for improved mental health support for shielders
As life shielding in lockdown continues, a charity has called for improved mental health support and assistance for people who are shielding this World MS Day.
Making MS Connections on World MS Day 2020
World MS Day is an annual event marked on 30 May, bringing the global MS community together to share their stories, raise awareness, and campaign for everyone living with MS.
Charity creates ‘upside down’ online story for families with autism affected by coronavirus
A new illustrated online story has been released by Ambitious About Autism, highlighting the impact coronavirus is causing for autistic children and their families.
Channel 4 presenter Jon Snow lends voice to coronavirus guidelines for people with sight loss
Channel 4 news presenter Jon Snow has recorded audio versions of crucial information around the ongoing coronavirus pandemic for people living with sight loss.
June Sarpong sets out her vision for Creative Diversity at the BBC
The BBC has committed to hardwire diversity and inclusion throughout the BBC, focusing on inclusion during creative decision-making, production values and content.
Higher proportion of people with a learning disability dying with COVID-19, according to Mencap
Disability charity, Mencap has responded to NHS England data looking at COVID-19 related deaths to reveal that higher death rates can be found amongst people with a learning disability.