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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Engaging MPs with disabled international youth
International disability charity Leonard Cheshire hosted a successful parliamentary youth event at the House of Commons on Wednesday 13 March.
Spring Statement response
Our response to the Spring Statement
Welsh disabled people take control of their care
Disabled people in Wales are set to benefit from a new, pioneering way of getting social care, thanks to a scheme being officially rolled out across Wales.
Diversity’s never been so funny
An all-star comedy line-up is set to hit Backyard Comedy Club at Leonard Cheshire’s upcoming inclusive comedy night.
Inspirational women announced as ambassadors
In honour of International Women’s Day, Leonard Cheshire has announced Paralympic athlete Olivia Breen and television presenter and disability rights campaigner Sophie Morgan as its newest ambassadors.
Response to Amber Rudd’s address
Our CEO Neil Heslop responds to Amber Rudd’s address on welfare reform and the disability employment gap.
Strictly Cymru dancers go forth
Wales’ first fully inclusive dance event – Strictly Cymru – is set to hit Newport for a dance-off next week.
Disabled youngsters to spruce up North Shields
A group of green-fingered young disabled people from Newcastle are launching a crowdfunding appeal to transform an underused community garden into an ‘amazing place for everyone to enjoy’.
Disabled workers are being failed by employers
A staggering 73% of disabled workers in the UK say they have stopped working due to a disability or health condition*, according to new research from disability charity Leonard Cheshire.
Disabled workers failed by Northern Irish employers
A staggering 74% of disabled workers in Northern Ireland have stopped working due to a disability or health condition*, according to the latest research from disability charity Leonard Cheshire.