coronavirus disabled

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…

Read More »
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…

Read More »
Wellbeing & Fitness

My experience of having Covid-19 as a disabled person

Lucy Currier, who has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair, shares her and her family's experience of having suspected Covid-19…

Read More »
Travel & Holidays

95% of disabled people won’t travel abroad until there is a vaccine for Covid-19 or we know more about it

Our survey has found that 95% of disabled and chronically ill people won't travel abroad until we know more about…

Read More »
Lifestyle

58% of disabled and chronically ill people feel anxious about the easing of lockdown rules

58% of people feel really anxious about the easing of lockdown restrictions, and 49% feel the same about the changes…

Read More »
Lifestyle

10 acts of kindness during the Covid-19 outbreak

The Covid-19 outbreak has been difficult for everyone across the world. But it has also bought out the best in…

Read More »
Entertainment & Culture

Disabled charities host virtual gigs to raise money during lockdown

With concerts and festivals cancelled and disabled people continuing to isolate, we round up three disability charities that are streaming…

Read More »
Wellbeing & Fitness

8 exercise videos for disabled people during isolation

To make sure you keep fit and healthy during the lockdown, fitness instructor Mish has rounded up 8 online exercise…

Read More »
News

PPE supply problems remain despite national efforts

Disability charity Leonard Cheshire reports on the low supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) for disabled people during the Covid-19…

Read More »
Work & Education

5 home working tips for the Covid-19 lockdown and beyond

Victoria Clutton, who has chronic fatigue syndrome, has always worked from home. Here, she shares her tips to help employees…

Read More »
Back to top button