Wellbeing & Fitness

Para Tri: the real legacy of London 2012

This is an updated post from our archives about Para-Tri, the UK’s first disability-focused triathlon event, which emerged as part…

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Disabled racing driver driven by determination

This is an updated post from our archives. Christopher Carter, a racing enthusiast with cerebral palsy, shares his journey of…

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Why wheelchair fencing could be the sport for you

Have you ever considered wheelchair fencing? Karen, who has Cerebral Palsy, didn't think it would be right for her but…

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Rio 2016 Paralympics: will it make a difference to disabled people?

This is an updated post from our archives. The article examines the anticipated impact of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games…

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From London 2012 to Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: Paralympic wheelchair racer Hannah Cockroft MBE in the spotlight

We speak to World, European and Paralympic wheelchair racing champion Hannah Cockroft about her career in athletics and her preparations…

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Rio 2016 Paralympics: 10 awesome moments from day 1

The Rio 2016 Paralympic Games is well and truly underway. Over the next week we’ll be publishing round ups of…

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Interview with Matt Hampson, Ambassador for Parallel London

This is an updated post from our archives. In this interview, Matt Hampson, a former England Rugby Union prop and…

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How the face mask exemptions have divided opinion – even between disabled people

Our writer Raya, who can't wear a face mask because of a respiratory condition, looks at the backlash disabled people…

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Cerebral palsy: why a soft diet is perfect for me

Simon Stevens, who has cerebral palsy, has found that a soft food diet works perfectly for him. But he's had…

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9 reality stars who have experienced mental health struggles

To mark World Suicide Prevention Day and World Mental Health Day, we've highlighted the disabling effect of mental health experienced…

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