An enterprising charity run entirely by volunteers has helped thousands of disabled people reach new levels of independence through the creation of specially engineered equipment.
The charity Remap works through a nationwide network of dedicated volunteers, many of... Read more
‘A different Kettle of Fish – A day in the life of a physics student with autism’ is written by Michael Barton and follows his day spent navigating the popular idioms, metaphors and sayings used every day from the perspective of someone living with autism.
Mr Barton has... Read more
Disabled people are being ‘left out in the cold’ as most UK homes do not have front doors that are easily accessible, according to a leading charity.
A recent survey carried out by Leonard Cheshire Disability found 75 per cent of houses in Great Britain do not have... Read more
Welfare Reform Minister Lord Freud has issued an official apology, after receiving substantial criticism about his comments that some disabled people are 'not worthy' of being paid the minimum wage, calling his remarks “foolish.”
Disability charities Mencap and Mind said... Read more
A crucial element to supported living is helping people with learning difficulties and mental health to become more independent, according to Cardiff care provider Regard.
Independence is at the heart of Regard’s supported care service, which gives people... Read more
The Royal College of General Practitioners has warned that paying GPs £55 every time they diagnose someone with dementia, could lead to “inappropriate actions being taken” and “over-medicalisation” of patients.
NHS England wants GPs to spearhead the NHS drive to... Read more
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