Press releases

Leading charity Leonard Cheshire is in race against time to preserve its fascinating but fragile historic sound recordings of its founder, war hero and global humanitarian, Leonard Cheshire. These, along with experiences of disabled people from...

Our Policy and Research Manager discusses the latest ADASS report on the impact the social care crisis is having on thousands of older and disabled people

Our Director of Global Influencing and Research Ola Abu Al-Ghaib reacts to the government’s announcement on an overhaul of sick pay, part of a package of measures announced by Theresa May last night.

Greater access to life changing technology must be prioritised if the Government is to reach its target of getting one million more disabled people into employment by 2027, says leading pan-disability charity Leonard Cheshire.

Disabled people from across Wales came together with politicians, including deputy Welsh leader of the Labour Party Carolyn Harris MP and Welsh Government Finance Minister Rebecca Evans AM, to discuss how to make Wales more disability-friendly at a...

Super-runners Nick and Diane Armstrong presented Holehird Care Home with a cheque for £4,108 after running their 100th marathon in Bentham.

Students from Dumfries College have been praised for their efforts to promote community safety, thanks to Leonard Cheshire in Scotland’s ‘Can Do’ programme.

With big names from across the world joining forces at a United Nations summit to address the most pressing global issues affecting people with disabilities, leading charity Leonard Cheshire is taking the opportunity to ensure no one is left behind...

Young Londoner Becca Brown took on a mammoth 100km Nightrider cycling challenge to raise money for disabled people.

Youth with disabilities around the globe have been empowered to shine a spotlight on the challenges and stigma they face, through a new web-documentary series launched by international charity Leonard Cheshire.