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A forward look – why choice in social care is paramount in the years ahead

27/12/2021

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Service user at Moray Lodge supported living service

Leonard Cheshire looks at why choice and control for disabled people in social care is so important, and why it…

Wellbeing & Fitness

Why time is so precious when you’re disabled

03/08/2020

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Black clock on a dark wood desk next to a laptop, glasses, pen holder and notebook

Wheelchair user Emma Purcell, who is also visually impaired, explains exactly why time is so precious for disabled people when…

Lifestyle

How to apply for funding to improve your care

17/07/2019

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Disabled woman with personal care assistant in coffee shop

We hear from Skills for Care about how you can apply for funding to help train your personal assistants to…

Lifestyle

10 bizarre experiences with carers

10/12/2018

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Smiley, sad, frustrated and angry emoji faces

If you’re disabled, you’ve probably had your fair share of dealing with carers, and that probably includes the odd slightly…

Lifestyle

Disability rights: 10 years of fighting for my basic rights to live

04/05/2018

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Disability rights

Sadly, throughout the world, many disabled people aren’t receiving the level of care that they need and deserve. We’ve heard…

Lifestyle

Road to independence part 1: US Marines, bars and strippers…

04/10/2012

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Matt Stark, who has Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), tells Disability Horizons about his rocky road to independence involving marines, strippers…

Best Cup Holder for Disabled People: A Review of CouchCoaster and TableCoaster
Discover the best drinks holder for disabled people, including the CouchCoaster and TableCoaster, designed to provide stability, prevent spills, and promote independence. The post Best Cup Holder for Disabled People: A Review of CouchCoaster and TableCoaster appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
5 Ways to Make Halloween More Sensory-Friendly
Discover how to make Halloween more sensory-friendly for neurodivergent children. Learn practical tips to create a fun and accessible celebration that caters to their needs The post 5 Ways to Make Halloween More Sensory-Friendly appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Applications: How the PIP Form Writer GPT Can Help
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Applications: How the PIP Form Writer GPT Can Help Expert Help with Filling in Your PIP Form: Tips and Tools to Simplify the Process Applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can be overwhelming, especially with the complexity of the PIP form. If you’re looking for help filling in a PIP form The post Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Applications: How the PIP Form Writer GPT Can Help appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
New EHRC Guidance: How Employers Can Support Disabled Employees in a Hybrid Work World
Understanding the New EHRC Guidance on Reasonable Adjustments for Disabled Employees The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has recently published new guidance to help employers understand their legal obligations and the steps they can take to support disabled employees, especially in hybrid working environments. This guidance comes as a crucial resource for organizations The post New EHRC Guidance: How Employers Can Support Disabled Employees in a Hybrid Work World appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Decline in Accessible Black Cabs
London’s Accessible Transport Crisis: Decline in Black Cabs Puts Mobility at Risk A sharp decline in wheelchair-accessible black cabs in London has raised alarm among disability advocates ahead of a key London Assembly meeting. The Disability Power 100, led by Founding Editor Dom Hyams, urges London Assembly members to confront Mayor Sadiq Khan and Transport The post Decline in Accessible Black Cabs appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.