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South West volunteers come together for carers
Leonard Cheshire care workers across the South West and Gloucestershire have received 500 protective face shields thanks to an initiative in Devon and Somerset.
Chiltern academy steps up for carers
An academy in Luton has donated 400 protective visors to help protect Leonard Cheshire carers in response to their urgent Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appeal.
National Lottery funding boosts volunteer recruitment during lockdown
Leonard Cheshire got a much-needed boost to its work in Wales during this challenging time thanks to National Lottery players.
Ged gets his wings for Leonard Cheshire
A local man has helped raise more than £3,000 for leading disability charity Leonard Cheshire after pledging to take on a unique VE Day cycling challenge while dressed as an Avro Lancaster bomber.
PPE supply problems remain despite national efforts
Social care providers still can’t get adequate supplies of vital personal protective equipment through Local Resilience Forums (LRFs) that were mobilised by the Government as part of its response to Coronavirus.
Bath school supports local Leonard Cheshire home with vital PPE donation
A Leonard Cheshire home for disabled adults in Timsbury has given its heartfelt thanks to a Bath school for a vital donation of PPE.
Oar-some appeal raises £5,000 for frontline staff
Cardiff man Chris Jones has rowed the distance between Cardiff and London to raise thousands of pounds for leading disability charity Leonard Cheshire’s urgent PPE appeal.
Hereford hero brings vital supplies to charity
A local hero has come to the aid of the leading UK disability charity Leonard Cheshire after turning over his business to the production of vital protective equipment for carers.
Students go the distance for carers
Sports societies from universities around the UK are going the distance in a new fitness challenge to raise £10,000 for essential Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for carers.
Bromley boy takes on three peaks challenge
Eight-year old Josh Bentley is scaling new heights to raise vital funds for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for carers by taking on a virtual three peaks challenge from his home.