It’s Time for a Cuppa with Dementia UK
Make time for a brew with Dementia UK as part of their ten-year celebration of Time for a Cuppa – supporting specialist dementia nurses.
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Promoting access during International Wheelchair Day
On 1 March there is an annual celebration of wheelchairs and accessibility during the worldwide event, International Wheelchair Day.
The robots helping children with additional needs go to school
A project that aims to reintegrate and support children with additional needs back into school has been awarded a grant of over £500,000.
Walking in their shoes: Paralympian has prosthetic created in Nepal
Dedicated to championing people struggling with disability, GB Paralympian Stef Reid has had her prosthetic created in Nepal at The Leprosy Mission’s Anandaban Hospital to “walk in the shoes” of amputees living in Nepal.
Get sporty with Paralympians and TV stars ahead of Superhero Tri’s Celebrity Challenge
Last year’s Superhero Tri was an astounding success. So, it’s no surprise it is back for another year and you could be in with the chance of teaming up with superstars from sport and screen.
Tom’s story: Building custom power-chairs inspired by his wife
After looking after his family for 10 years, Tom Kilmore decided to start his own business building custom power-chairs.
Flying high: Virgin Atlantic to offer support for hidden disabilities
Airline, Virgin Atlantic has announced a new support system to aid passengers with hidden disabilities.
Raising awareness on the first ever Mental Health Nurses’ Day
Today (Thursday 21 February) is the first ever Mental Health Nurses’ Day (MHND)
Get autism friendly with Monkey World
Ahead of Disabled Access Day 2019, excitement is building as businesses and the disabled community prepare for a day of accessible fun – all whilst raising awareness.
Barbie introduces dolls with physical disabilities
In June the iconic doll brand will debut a Barbie with a prosthetic leg and another in a wheelchair.
Custom designed wheelchair accessible vehicle for Hull FC fan
Players at Hull FC have come together with Cartwright Mobility and Stoneacre Ford to hand over a custom-designed wheelchair accessible vehicle to one of the Club’s biggest fans.
Visually impaired football fan to be mascot at England game
A visually impaired football fan who has appeared on This Morning and This Time Next Year, is to be an England mascot at their Euro 2020 qualifier game against Czech Republic.
Make time to talk about mental health today
Today is Time to Talk day. An opportunity to speak with family, friends and colleagues openly about mental health.
Getting healthy inside and out during Children’s Mental Health Week
This week (4 – 10 February) is Children’s Mental Health Week and the theme is caring for ourselves, inside and out.
Benefit Cosmetics sign model with Downs syndrome
Kate Grant, a model with Down syndrome, is fulfilling her passion for modelling after becoming the face of Benefit Cosmetics.