Emma Purcell

Editor & Writer at Disability Horizons. Blogger at Rock For Disability. Loves live music, comedy, acting, chocolate and is a Harry Potter fanatic.
Work & Education

11% of business leaders are apprehensive about recruiting disabled people to senior positions

A poll reveals a majority of business leaders are apprehensive about recruiting disabled people to a senior position. Find out…

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News

Disabled Motoring UK: Survey says one in five disabled parking bays is abused

DMUK survey shows one in five disabled parking bays are abused in supermarkets. Find out more on the findings and…

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Lifestyle

Entrepreneurial mum to extend range of soft dolls with new inclusive disability dolls

A mum who has created multicultural soft dolls is crowdfunding to expand the range of disability dolls with autism, anxiety…

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News

Campaign launched to abolish car parking charges for disabled patients at NHS hospitals

A campaign called No Wheelchair Tax launched by Disability Rights UK, is aiming to abolish car park charges for disabled…

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News

Blue Badges will become eligible for people with hidden disabilities

On 30 August 2019, Blue Badges will become eligible for people with hidden disabilities, such as autism, dementia, depression and…

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Travel & Holidays

We review new accessible caravan open at Belle Aire Holiday Park

A holiday park in Norfolk has opened a luxury accessible caravan. Our writer and wheelchair user, Emma Purcell, spent the…

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News

Right to Participate: how to fight disability discrimination

Disability Rights UK has set up a Right to Participate website that helps you find out more about the Equality…

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Lifestyle

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard scheme helping people with hidden disabilities

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard scheme is an initiative designed to act as a discreet sign that somebody has a…

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Work & Education

Career development programme for disabled employees – apply NOW

Business Disability Forum is delighted to be able to offer new career development courses specifically designed for disabled people. Find…

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Work & Education

Disability Smart Awards 2019 open for entries

The Business Disability Forum’s Disability Smart Awards 2019 are open to entries. Find out about the awards, this years categories…

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