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Wellbeing & Fitness

69% of people with learning disabilities say the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted their mental health

19/05/2021

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A man is sittting in an enclosed meerkat area, holding a meerkat

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

Entertainment & Culture

Lost Voice Guy and Bake Off stars take to virtual stage for Mencap’s Big Family Christmas Party

15/12/2020

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Lost Voice Guy and Bake Off stars among many others are teaming up with Mencap to host a virtual Big…

BBC Casualty story highlights health inequality for patients with learning disabilities

17/04/2020

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Dr Rash in Casualty

The BBC medical drama Casualty is set to air the finale of a three-part episode arc, which features the real-life…

News

Vodafone and Mencap partnership aims to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities

13/09/2019

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Man with Downs Syndrome looking at app MyLife app in kitchen with carer

Vodafone and Mencap have partnered in creating the Connected Living technology project that improves the lives of people with a…

Entertainment & Culture

Mencap Journalism Awards 2017: changing attitudes towards learning disability in the media

13/11/2017

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Trying to change attitudes towards learning disabilities in the media can be difficult. However, for a group of young journalists,…

Making the web easier to read for everyone!
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Light Switch Extender for Wheelchair Users
Discovering the Switch Assist I’m always looking for products that can make life easier and help people be more independent. That’s why I was excited to discover Switch Assist, a simple yet effective solution for controlling light switches. This innovative product is another weapon in the armoury for many disabled people, especially those who are The post Light Switch Extender for Wheelchair Users appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Top Tips for Sourcing Home Care for People With Rare Diseases
Rare Disease Day 2024 is on 29 February, to take part this year we have asked Chris Williams to write a post for us: Chris Williams is the Managing Director of Tiggo Care, an award-winning home care business supporting adults living in London. He has a BA in Human Sciences from Oxford University and an The post Top Tips for Sourcing Home Care for People With Rare Diseases appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Euan’s Guide Access Survey 2023 Highlights the Need for Better Toilets
Accessible Toilets: Unlock the Access Each year, The Euan’s Guide Access Survey collects insights from disabled people, highlighting different issues of concern. It’s a key tool for improving access by revealing where facilities fall short. In this post we will focus on the issue of venues with inadequate toilet facilities. Accessible toilets are more The post Euan’s Guide Access Survey 2023 Highlights the Need for Better Toilets appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Visting Dubai as a Disabled Person – Dubai disabled visitor guide
How Dubai Is More Accessible for People with Disabilities “Are you a disabled person who is thinking of visiting Dubai? We asked local expert Eng. Ray Gilani, the CEO of Gilani Mobility in Dubai to help us with some tips and resources.” In recent years, Dubai emerged as an example of progress and innovation, not The post Visting Dubai as a Disabled Person – Dubai disabled visitor guide appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.