Lets talk about sex (education)
Netflix Original Sex Education is re-writing the rules of sex ed, while making diversity a priority. Season two newcomer George Robinson talks disability representation and why the show’s themes resonate with him.
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Getting involved with your community to tackle loneliness
Getting involved with your local community is the perfect way to tackle social isolation and loneliness for both you and your neighbours. We look at some of the ways you can meet new people both online and in your local area.
NAIDEX announce rescheduled dates for November 2020
Naidex, Europe’s largest disability exhibition, has announced the event has been rescheduled to Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 November 2020. On Friday 6 March, organisers…
The budget 2020: what it means for you
Yesterday (11 March), the government announced its budget, looking at how money will be spent and distributed in the next financial year and beyond.
Naidex 46 to be rescheduled due to coronavirus
Europe’s largest trade, professional and public event on disability will be rescheduled due to concern around the coronavirus.
Coronavirus and disability: new guidance from Businesses Disability Forum on what you should know
With concern around the coronavirus growing in the UK, Business Disability Forum have developed new guidance on what you need to know and what your rights are at work.
New service for benefit assessments to be rolled out
The government has announced plans to roll out a single service to deliver all disability benefits assessments. The service will be trialled before being rolled out nationally.
EastEnders to introduce first mainstream deaf character
One of the UK’s most-watched soaps is set to introduce the first mainstream deaf character in the show’s history.
ICYMI: Five minutes with Justin Tomlinson, Minister of State for Disabled People
Today (13 February), Prime Minister Boris Johnson is preparing to reshuffle his cabinet in his first major reshuffle since becoming PM. Ahead of the announcements, we look back at our interview with Justin Tomlinson, Minister of State for Disabled People.
New prosthetic implant helping veterans on the road to civvy street
A pioneering new prosthetic implant is making changes and improvements for veterans transitioning back to civvy street with an amputation.
How dynamic movement orthoses are helping to change lives
The experienced and skilled team at DM Orthotics are proud to provide support and mobility aids to thousands across the UK, changing lives and helping people with their independence. Here are just a few of those lives changed.
Truth Project inquiry finds almost half of child sexual abuse survivors are disabled
Child sexual abuse survivors have come forward to share their experiences with the Truth Project, and figures reveal that almost half of survivors are disabled or have a life altering illness.
Supporting young carers on Young Carers Awareness Day 2020
t is estimated there are around 700,000 young carers in the UK. Despite the high number of children and young people looking after their loved one, it can be difficult to find support as a young carer.
Future Leaders: The call for disabled citizen reporters
Are you bursting with creative content? Have you got an eye for the latest news story? Disability charity Leonard Cheshire and On Our Radar have teamed up to build a network of disabled citizen reporters.
Medical emergency admissions for dementia increase by 35 per cent
A lack of social care is being blamed for the increase in the number of people with dementia admitted to hospital as a medical emergency, as figures are released by the NHS.