Leonard Cheshire

Wellbeing & Fitness

Disability Horizons24/09/2021
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Will the lack of dedicated disabled sports clubs stifle the development of future Paralympic stars?

Dedicated sports clubs for disabled people are few and far between in the UK. But having seen the success of…
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News

Disability Horizons27/07/2021
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Why investing in social care could boost the economy by helping disabled people be independent

Disability charity Leonard Cheshire has found that social care could generate between £6 billion to £20 billion for the economy…
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Work & Education

Disability Horizons07/07/2021
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Why we need to put young disabled people at the heart of the response to Covid

Leonard Cheshire explains how young disabled people across the world have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Work & Education

Disability Horizons26/05/2021
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The importance of advocating for girls with disabilities to have an inclusive education

Leonard Cheshire is working with partners in Africa and Asia on inclusive education programmes to support girls with disabilities.
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Wellbeing & Fitness

Disability Horizons19/05/2021
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69% of people with learning disabilities say the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted their mental health

Leonard Cheshire and Mencap have received funding from the Covid-19 support fund to help people with disabilities in the community…
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Wellbeing & Fitness

Disability Horizons23/04/2021
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Get involved in superhero sports event for people with disabilities

Leonard Cheshire are encouraging disabled people to take part in a sports-based superhero event, for people with a range of…
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Wellbeing & Fitness

Disability Horizons19/03/2021
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Leonard Cheshire’s workout package encourages people with disabilities to stay active at home

Charity Leonard Cheshire have developed a fitness programme to encourage people with disabilities to maintain their well-being at home.
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News

Disability Horizons05/02/2021
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Leonard Cheshire reveals funding gap for vital PPE to protect against Covid-19

Disability charity Leonard Cheshire reveals how it's facing a £240,000 monthly hit above the money it receives just to provide…
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Work & Education

Disability Horizons29/01/2021
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The impact of Covid-19 on disability and employment: make your voice heard

Leonard Cheshire has found that 7 in 10 disabled people employed in March have been impacted by the pandemic. Make…
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Travel & Holidays

Disability Horizons15/12/2020
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An accessible railway would get more than 50,000 disabled people into work

Research by Leonard Cheshire has found that creating an accessible railway with step-free access would get more than 50,000 disabled…
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