Jeremy tells us about his experience of running the London Marathon in aid of us.
Has the Chancellor forgotten social care?
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Amy Little, our Head of Advocacy, responds to the Chancellor’s latest Budget. She reflects on a Budget speech that did not mention disabled people or social care. And she explains why disabled people needed much greater support.
Change 100 has changed my life for the better
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Catherine growing up wanted to be a concert pianist and competed internationally in music until her chronic illness forced her to rethink her priorities and goals. Thanks to our Change 100 programme, she is now looking forward to a career in software engineering.
Reflections on the Disability Action Plan
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The Disability Action Plan was published last week. It had the ambitious aim of making the UK the ‘most accessible place in the world for disabled people to live, work and thrive’. Do the 32 Actions add up to a ground breaking plan? Will it deliver in the year ahead? Let’s explore.
Festive fun at Symonds House
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At Symonds House, the spirit of Christmas came alive in a unique way this year with the pantomime production of Beauty and the Beast. We spoke to Activities Coordinator Sally Brett to find out more.
The Autumn Statement left disabled people out in the cold
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On Fuel Poverty Awareness Day, our Head of Advocacy Amy Little examines the Autumn Statement 2023 and the energy price cap rise. Amy tells us why disabled people are calling for more financial support.
Change 100 showed me what I can bring to a job
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Sophie was one of our Change 100 interns in 2022. She tells us about her experience interning at the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Change 100 gave me the chance to improved my skills
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Catherine was one of our Change 100 interns in 2022. She tells us about her experience interning at the data-driven diagnostics company, Cyted.
Are disability hate crimes and disability hate incidents different?
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Rachel helps to clear up the crucial difference between hate crimes and hate incidents.
All political parties must take action on disability hate crime
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Kerry tells us how experiencing online hate crime affected her, why allyship is so important and what she would like to see the government do to tackle it.
