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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MP vows to improve access for disabled people in Cheltenham
Cheltenham MP Alex Chalk vowed on Friday (6 March) to help improve access around the town for disabled people after hearing from the residents of the local Leonard Cheshire care home.
Our response to the Budget
Our Director of Policy Gemma Hope responds to today's Budget.
Meridian mind the employment gap with Leonard Cheshire
National recruitment agency Meridian Business Support have demonstrated their commitment to diversity by teaming up with disability charity Leonard Cheshire.
Make your garden bloom with Mark Lane
With current public health concerns in mind we have decided to postpone this event. We are working very closely with Mark Lane and Hever Castle to find an alternative date later this year. Anyone who has bought a ticket has been contacted and will be...
Leonard Cheshire joins Microsoft's AI for Accessibility programme
We have joined Microsoft's AI for Accessibility programme to help further our efforts in supporting people with disabilities into employment. It funds projects that harness the power of AI to amplify human capability for the more than one billion...
Generous family donation keeps wheels moving for local cycling scheme
Gloucestershire’s inclusive cycling scheme, ‘Wheels for All’, has gained a brand-new Tomcat ‘Dragon Trike’ thanks to a generous local donation in tribute to a dearly loved father.
Universal Credit appeal ruling
Our Director of Policy Gemma Hope responds to the ruling on 28 January by the Court of Appeal that Universal Credit was discriminatory against two disabled men.
Charity welcomes ‘pawesome’ new partnership
Young disabled people will benefit from an exciting new partnership between Pets Corner and leading disability charity Leonard Cheshire.
Relaunch is a hub of activity
A relaunch for an all-ability Activity Hub in Gloucestershire has been hailed a resounding success by the organising partners.
Marathon couple light up Holehird
A mobile sensory unit has illuminated Holehird care home thanks to the fundraising efforts of super marathon couple Nick and Diane Armstrong.