Time to attack MND with the Darby Rimmer MND Foundation
Raising awareness while funding research and support, the Darby Rimmer MND Foundation is helping to change the lives of people living with Motor Neurone Disease and their families.
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Helping you with the transition to adult social care
On 24 June, Dimensions is hosting an event to help explain the process of moving from child to adult social care.
Marsham Court becomes the first UK hotel to install a fully equipped Changing Places toilet
In a project costing £160k, the family-owned Marsham Court has become the first UK hotel to install a fully equipped Changing Places toilet.
Celebrating Carers Week: sharing experiences
This June, Carers Week recognises and celebrates the UK’s hidden workforce of 13.6 million.
New report finds shortfalls in the delivery of physical activities for the disability community
Disabled people are feeling more discouraged from physical activity since the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, despite 80% of people wanting to be more active.
VOLUNTEERS WEEK: Celebrating volunteers and finding opportunities
Each year, 1 June marks the beginning of Volunteers Week, running until 7 June across the UK, volunteers will be thanked and celebrated for their…
MS Awareness Week: my MS story
Affecting an estimated 110,000 people in the UK, MS can impact everyone in a unique way. Here, two people share their experiences.
MOTORING: Regaining independence with a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle
Retired teacher Susan sustained a spinal injury in 2015 but last year she regained her independence with a Sirus Internal Transfer Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV). Sue shares why she loves driving and how a side entry WAV works so well for her.
Prosthetic industry unites to complete the treatment circle and support one of their own
Three of the country’s largest prosthetic manufacturers – Steeper, Ottobock and Össur – have combined their resources and expertise to support an NHS Orthotist after a life-changing accident.
Business Without Barriers: new online hub to help small businesses create inclusive workplaces
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has launched a free Business Without Barriers online hub to support its new report into disability employment and entrepreneurship.
INTERVIEW: Amy Conachan on the transition from TV to musicals as she stars in Orphans
This month, the National Theatre of Scotland (NTS) takes to the stage with the new musical, Orphans. As the show opens in Edinburgh, we caught up with actress Amy Conachan about the project and representation on stage.
Light Up Blue this World Parkinson’s Day
Each year, April marks Parkinson’s Awareness Month and World Parkinson’s Day (11 April) provides an opportunity to further awareness and education around the neurological condition.
FINANCE: Benefits changes explained
Benefits like universal credit, disability payments and the state pension provide an essential source of income for the more than 22 million people claiming them in the UK. As the new financial year begins, it is important to understand how come benefits are changing.
Mattel and Character.com collaborate with the National Autistic Society to create autism friendly clothing range
To mark Autism Awareness Day, the National Autistic society has teamed up with Mattel and Character.com to create a new inclusive clothing range featuring Thomas and Friends.
EMPLOYMENT: McKenzie-Delis Review urges businesses to take a holistic view of diversity
A review of some of the UK’s largest companies has found an increased focus on workforce diversity and inclusion, but areas including disability require more attention to embed real change.