Wellbeing & Fitness

World Hearing Day: UK is announced as the worst nation for having hearing tests

A study has found the UK is the worst nation for having tests for hearing loss. The research was commisioned…

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Paralympian Sophie Carrigill on how to get fit if you’re disabled

Paralympian Sophie Carrigill shares her journey to fitness and tips on how to become stronger if you're disabled, including how…

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Strictly Wheels on World Championships and inspiring disabled people to dance

Strictly Wheels competed in the Para-dance sport World Championships in Germany. We speak to the dance couple Paula Moulton and…

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Katie Piper on Strictly, her clothing collection and new burns rehabilitation centre

Katie Piper has launched the UK's first burns rehabilitation centre. We speak to her about the new facility, plus her…

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Andropause: the male menopause explained

We’ve all heard of the menopause, a stage that all women go through when the balance of the body’s sex…

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16 Changing Places toilets to be installed in 10 NHS hospitals trusts

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced that 10 NHS hospital trusts in England will receive a…

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5 ways to keep fit in 2020 if you have a disability

Are you keen to get healthy in 2020? We've spoken to Para-athlete Victoria Baskett about 5 ways you can get…

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Cervical Cancer Prevention Week: making cervical screenings accessible to disabled women

It is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, which raises awareness of smear tests. However, disabled women are missing out due to…

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Hospitals and me: how to have the best possible experience if you’re disabled

Simon Stevens, who has cerebral palsy among other impairments, has spent a lot of time in hospital. Here, he shares…

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Innovative Year for International Para-Cycling

The historic spa town of Harrogate in Yorkshire hosted the 2019 UCI Road World Championships, putting Britain firmly back on…

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