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Disabled cyclists get their kicks on Route 66
Disabled residents at four care homes run by charity Leonard Cheshire are taking on a huge 2,400-mile virtual cycle across the USA, riding the Route 66 Challenge.
Reaction to mini-budget
Our Director of Policy, Gemma Hope, reacts to today’s mini-budget, where Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a £30bn package to save jobs.
Cheltenham firm supports local Leonard Cheshire home with vital protective equipment
Staff at a Leonard Cheshire home for disabled adults in Cheltenham have expressed huge thanks to local firm Cotswold Scrubs for a vital donation of PPE.
Blueleaf Care give generous ‘hand out’ to carers
Blueleaf Care have given a helping hand to Leonard Cheshire carers, donating 1,000 hand gel sanitizers to the leading disability charity.
Disabled people doubt Equality Act a decade on
More than two thirds (71%*) of disabled people are unlikely to use the courts to challenge inaccessibility in their communities, despite experiencing widespread problems.
Avid songwriter hits perfect note with disability charity
An avid songwriter supported by disability charity Leonard Cheshire in Scotland is celebrating a lifetime of musical achievements for this year’s World Music Day.
Leonard Cheshire CEO to join Charities Aid Foundation
Leonard Cheshire’s CEO Neil Heslop is leaving the charity on November 1 to take the helm at the Charities Aid Foundation.
Disabled people face waits of more than two years for vital home adaptations
Disabled people face long waits for vital adaptations to make their homes more accessible, according to new research by leading disability charity Leonard Cheshire.
Lottery funding provides winning ticket for youth skills programme
Leonard Cheshire in Scotland’s innovative Can Do programme will continue to empower young people with additional support needs in Dumfries and Galloway thanks to the Young Start Fund delivered by The National Lottery Community Fund.
Disabled people failed by government as vital services miss out on funding
Ten disability charities have today criticised the government for failing to represent the interests of disabled people.