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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Call for disabled citizen reporters
Tell your story in 2020 — that is Leonard Cheshire’s call to young people around the country.
Restoration of devolved government in Northern Ireland
Our Director of Northern Ireland responds to the restoration of devolved government.
Rugby battle raises crucial funds for disabled people as Cambridge secure double Varsity victory
Cambridge University and Oxford University rugby teams raised over £15,800 for disability charity Leonard Cheshire in the annual Varsity Match showdown at Twickenham on Thursday 12 December.
Rail stations fail disabled people this Christmas
The government is set to miss its own targets for making all railway stations step-free by 40 years, analysis by the disability charity Leonard Cheshire reveals.
Rail stations fail disabled people in Wales this Christmas
Countless disabled people in Wales cannot use 21 per cent of railway stations because there is no step-free access.
Oxford captains ready for Cambridge rivals in match for disabled fans
Oxford rugby stars Ed David and Hazel Ellender will captain Oxford University against Cambridge University in Thursday’s historic Varsity Match at Twickenham, raising money for disabled rugby fans.
Cambridge rugby star takes on Oxford rivals to support disabled fans
Cambridge rugby star Stephen Leonard will lead Cambridge University against Oxford University at Twickenham, supporting disabled rugby fans as he plays a vital role in the Varsity Match on Thursday.
Third time lucky for Ranjit as Strictly competition continues
Competing for his third year in a row, Ranjit outdanced 20 others to finally win a place in the final of Leonard Cheshire’s Strictly Cymru dance competition.
Disability pay gap
Our Head of Policy Gemma Hope responds to the Office for National Statistics latest employment figures.
Reaction to the Conservative Party manifesto
Our reaction to the Conservative Party manifesto for the election on 12 December 2019.