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How to apply for funding to improve your care

We hear from Skills for Care about how you can apply for funding to help train your personal assistants to…

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How HIV and AIDS can be disabling – and the importance of getting tested

Roland, who was diagnosed with HIV and an AIDS-related illness, explains how disabling these diseases can be, and why early…

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Disability Horizons chosen for Future 20 programme to help reach more disabled people

Selected out of 90 applicants, Disability Horizons is one of 20 social ventures to be given support and mentoring on…

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Using writing as a way to free yourself and increase disability awareness

Blogger Rebecca Sullivan uses her writing as a way to express her experiences of living with cerebral palsy. Find out…

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How the new all-terrain eTrike from Mountain Trike helps wheelchair users

Looking for a new all-terrain wheelchair to help you get into the countryside? Read the review of one wheelchair user…

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Top tips on employing your own personal assistant for care support

Employing and managing a team of personal assistants for care support can seem daunting, but help is available. Skills for…

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How fashion and beauty brands can be more accessible

Disabled people buy clothes and beauty products just like anyone else. So why aren't fashion and beauty brands more accessible?…

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5 ways to be independent as a disabled person

Are you disabled and wanting to live more independently? Read these five tips, from understanding your disability rights to finding…

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Social Model of Disability: who, what and why

Have you heard of the Social Model of Disability? Do you identify with it and use it? Disabled journalist Fleur…

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Promoting mental health for people with learning disabilities

Mental health is something we all need to keep in check. But, if you have a learning disability, it's can…

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