What’s on: Virtual merry Christmas
The festive season will look different this year, but that shouldn’t dampen your spirits. This year’s virtual events mean Christmas will be more accessible.
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Having a sensory-friendly Christmas
The festive season can come with the risk of sensory overload for family members who are autistic or have conditions like ADHD. Planning and preparation can ensure that everyone has a merry Christmas.
Savvy shopping this Christmas
It’s just around the corner, but there is still time to get some last minute gifts in where you might end up going over budget. The festive season can see you dipping into savings or changing your monthly budget, we take a look at how to spend clever over Christmas.
Combating loneliness at Christmas
It is estimated that nearly half of working age disabled people in the UK are chronically lonely, saying they always or often feel lonely. The pressure to socialise during…
How to have an autism-friendly Christmas
If someone in your family has autism, you’ll know that the break from routine over the holidays can be a really stressful experience. With some…
Forget Chocolates, This Christmas We’re Doing the Sign Language Advent Calendar
A leading deafness charity is offering a real Christmas treat – the chance to learn a new festive sign everyday. DSN have announced their first…
8 out of 10 disabled people and carers concerned about the future, Christmas survey finds.
Revitalise’s Dickens-inspired study reveals disabled people and carers’ outlook for the future is more Bleak House than Great Expectations. National disabled people’s charity Revitalise has unveiled the results…
People who receive support develop inspiring Christmas Message
A team that receives support and also helps improve the support that others receive, as experts by experience, has produced an inspiring Christmas Message video…
Wisbech woman gets “perfect” new job in time for Christmas
Susan Lemmon, 58, from Wisbech started a new job recently after 8 years out of work. She now has a “perfect” new job working for…
Hats the way to do it
Thousands of disabled youngsters in Afghanistan have received a heart-warming Christmas gift from a UK charity. Welwyn Garden City-based charity Hertfordshire Action on Disability (HAD)…
Mencap’s ‘Best of British’ Christmas carol concert
Event: Mencap Carols by Candlelight Concert Date: Wednesday 4 December Time: 6.30pm Venue: St Bartholomew the Great church, London, EC1 Learning disability charity Mencap’s annual…
Giving Back
There’s something you could be doing this festive season that’ll mean much more than the latest computer game. We share some charitable ideas that could…