Research reveals benefits of exercise for improved mental health
Doing just 45 minutes of exercise, three to five times a week, can have a positive impact on mental health according to a new study….
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Pet therapy: it’s a dog’s life with Doug the Pug
There is no denying the healing power of animals – the purr of a kitten or cuddles from a puppy can be magical. We all know…
Satoshi Sugie on the next generation of power chairs
We caught up in an exclusive interview with Satoshi Sugie, founder and CEO of WHILL, a former Nissan employee who took his car design skills to…
Campaign for British Sign Language to become a GCSE underway
Schoolboy Daniel Jillings has been campaigning for the UK to introduce a GCSE in British Sign Language (BSL) before the next general election. INCLUSIVE LEARNING…
New figures show dementia is now the leading cause of death for women in Scotland
Population figures released from the National Records of Scotland show dementia and Alzheimer’s have overtaken heart disease as the most common cause of death for…
Our pick of the European Championships’ Festival 2018 events in Glasgow
Festival 2018 is the cultural side of the first European Championships taking place in Glasgow this summer. Alongside the sporting calendar, which runs from 2-12 August,…
Evolve 21 introduce first inclusive fitness app for all abilities worldwide
The benefits of a healthy lifestyle are paramount regardless of ability. For people living with limited mobility it can be stressful or daunting to exercise…
The war on drugs: medicinal cannabis holds the power
Billy Caldwell, Alfie Dingley, Murray Gray: three young boys living with severe epilepsy. Their stories have been broadcast far and wide which has led to the…
Keeping active this summer with accessible activities
Exercise is good for your mental and physical wellbeing. When you exercise, your brain releases endorphins: your body’s natural painkillers that help to boost your…
What will be achieved from the Global Disability Summit in 2018?
In a bid to address disability and improve the lives of millions of people across the world, the UK will today (24 July) host the…
The importance of raising awareness for changing places toilets
Changing Places toilets across the UK are a limited necessity. Everyone has the right to dignity in everything they do – including going to the…
Don’t underestimate the power of confidence
“I didn’t really have any disabled role models when I was younger, I can remember reading magazines and watching television and never really seeing anyone…
Autism assessment patients left waiting more than two years for referral
A Freedom of Information (FoI) request has revealed that children and adults waiting on an autism assessment are being failed with timely waits. Facing waiting…
The importance of disability led theatre
Creativity is a wonderful gift and it’s being accessibly shared on stages across Britain. Lorne Gillies stands under the bright stage lights to see how…
The environmental push to remove plastic straws is hurting the disabled community
Around the world there is an increasing surge to remove plastic from daily used items in a bid to help the environment, but at what…