Press releases
Our press releases cover the issues important to us as a charity and the disability sector as a whole.
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Spring Statement Response
Ruth Owen, our CEO, responds to the Chancellor's Spring Statement: “Little spring cheer for disabled people. The Government must remove barriers and not lifelines”
Disability Benefits Green Paper - Our Response
“Cutting benefits makes people’s lives harder”
King Charles III is the new Patron of Leonard Cheshire
We are delighted and honoured to announce that His Majesty King Charles III is the new Patron of Leonard Cheshire Disability.
Disability Hate Crime rises in Scotland
Disability hate crimes in Scotland are rising, according to figures obtained by Leonard Cheshire and United Response.
Disability Hate Crime rises in Northern Ireland
Disability hate crimes in Northern Ireland are rising, according to figures obtained by Leonard Cheshire and United Response.
Justice Gap Widens: Disability hate crime charges continue to drop
Victims of disability hate crimes are unlikely to receive justice, according to figures obtained by Leonard Cheshire and United Response.
Halo Staffing are proudly supporting Leonard Cheshire
Leonard Cheshire are delighted to be working with Halo Staffing through their eLearning course, Learning Disability Awareness.
Disabled people still falling through the cracks after missing out on crucial financial support
A vital lifeline, intended by the government for people who might otherwise ‘fall through the cracks’ of other cost of living support measures, is not reaching disabled households in many areas of England, new research by the charity Leonard Cheshire...
New Chair of Leonard Cheshire appointed
Neil Goulden has succeeded David Grayson CBE as Chair of Leonard Cheshire.
Millions of disabled people cut off by lack of accessible taxis
Millions of disabled people are struggling to access vital local services, work and other opportunities because of a lack of wheelchair accessible taxis, research by charity Leonard Cheshire has found.