Inside the life of a young carer
Caring for a loved one can include cleaning the house, making dinner, distributing medication and arranging hospital appointments. According to the Scottish Government there are…
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Raise a glass: Mark Cooper’s battle for accessibility in Scottish pubs
Mark Cooper was on a night out in 2009 when the seed was sown for his disability access campaign. While his friends had checked…
To grow and learn: a carer’s rewarding journey to fostering
Entering the world of fostering can be a whirlwind of excitement and apprehension. Taking the step to foster a child with a disability can be…
Discussing the disability admissions gap
Further education is a whirlwind of excitement and new possibilities. The promise of independence, the adrenaline of leaving the family home to study for your…
Inclusivity at work: Getting your foot on the career ladder
Inclusivity in the work place still has a long way to go, but things are slowly changing. Funds are being pushed into disability employment to…
Cannabis: the green medicine debate
Watching a loved one suffer due to illness or disability can be heart wrenching, even more so if that loved one is your child. Murray…
Disability on the stage: Lung Ha Theatre Company
Lung Ha Theatre Company has been bringing new writing, devised productions and beloved theatre classics to life on the stage since 1984. Working with adults…
Disability in the Spotlight: Lost Voice Guy wins Britain’s Got Talent
The winner of Britain’s Got Talent has been announced and it is a triumph for the disabled community. Lee Ridley, known by his stage name…
Money Money Money: The hidden costs of disability
Having a disability is expensive, but the figures of how much extra people are paying is shocking. Life costs on average £570 a month extra…
Get your sweat on: the best sports to get active
It’s time to shake off winter and get active. Whether you’re a fan of fitba and want to get into a team sport, or prefer…
Multiple sclerosis: The learning curve of diagnosis according to patients
Disability affects people in various ways. Symptoms that may be debilitating to someone may be bearable to another – it’s all relative. One condition that…
Let’s talk disability equipment, and how costly it can be
Whether it’s personal mobility equipment, vehicle adaptations, hearing aids, speech recognition software or home monitoring systems, we live in an age where technology is providing…
How to appeal your PIP and recover your benefits: a quick guide
Over 1.6 million disability claims are going to be reviewed over the next few years and the cost to the government is estimated at £3.7…
Best accessible British walks for National Walking Month
This month is National Walking Month, and what better time of year to get outdoors and enjoy some of the best of Britain’s walking trails?…
What happens if you pass away when you’re a carer?
Death is never a concept at the forefront of conversation, and it’s for this reason many people wait too long before getting their personal affairs…