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Work & Education

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

Using my experiences living with cerebral palsy to start a buddying support service

David, a university graduate who has cerebral palsy, has set up a disability support business called Buddies For All.

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News

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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Wellbeing & Fitness

Shielding stories: the impact on disabled people’s mental health

Our writer Raya, a shielder since March, shares the stories of disabled people who have continued to isolate and how…

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Wellbeing & Fitness

Shielding stories: disabled people and their families in extended self-isolation

Our writer Raya, who has been shielding since March, shares the stories of disabled people and their families who have…

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Wellbeing & Fitness

Shielding stories: the forgotten isolated who have been in ‘lockdown’ since March

Writer Raya, who has been shielding since March, shares the stories of other disabled people who have stayed in their…

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Travel & Holidays

Disabled people still wary of flying during the Covid-19 pandemic

A second survey by EasyTravelseat of disabled people has revealed that they are still wary of flying during the Covid-19…

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Lifestyle

6 misconception about ventilators debunked

Disabled writer, Raya AlJadir, who uses a ventilator, busts 6 myths around ventilators, and explains the different types of ventilator…

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Work & Education

Bring in ‘Purple Passports’ and extend furlough to stop jobs crisis for disabled people

Disability charity Leonard Cheshire is calling on the Government to extend the furlough scheme for disabled people, and bring in…

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News

Social distancing signs to help you stay safe as a disabled person

If you are disabled or have a health condition and are worried that others won't socially distance from you, take…

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