Stories

'Timely, but temporary and not targeted enough' - Gemma Hope, Director of Policy, takes a further look at the government's cost of living announcement.

We know this is a worrying time for everyone and the safety and wellbeing of the people we support, our staff and volunteers, remains our priority.

Jay Smith has chronic fatigue syndrome and explains a recent application for Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

This month we catch up with disabled model and entrepreneur Caprice Kwai. She shares her journey as a disabled model, gives advice to anyone who might want to get into the industry and talks about her new jewellery brand, By Caprice Kwai.

Sam catches up with Sarah to hear about her family's experience of shielding the last couple of years, and why vulnerable people should not be forgotten about.

A month on from the Global Disability Summit, citizen reporter Kyle James Eldridge looks at what the event achieved and the strength of people power.

Our Director of Policy, Gemma Hope, goes through some of the most pressing issues below and assess whether or not this Budget dealt with them.

Nick Bishop chats to Donna, a boccia coach and wheelchair user, Scott, a rower who is blind; and Arthur, a youth advocate who plays boccia and powerchair football.

Mind was part of our Access to Employment project in Thailand. She tells us what she has learnt from the project and how we need to work together to break the bias around girls with disabilities.

Our Head of Influencing Amy responds to the government’s ‘Living with COVID-19’ plan.