To mark Accessible Homes week, we speak to Kerry Thompson – a disability campaigner who knows the difference accessible housing can make to someone’s life.
Finding freedom through independence
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Emma Donaldson, 36, is from Hucknall in Nottinghamshire. She tells us about her quest to find a wheelchair accessible home.
Unleashing the power of disabled participants and canines!
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Our wonderful staff member Terry Craggs will be competing in the upcoming Para Agility World Championships with her border collie called Mist.
Living with Chiari Malformation
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Mark talks about his experience of being diagnosed with Chiari Malformation, his life at Seven Springs and the importance of community.
Why it’s never too late to work in social care
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Second year Occupational Therapy student Becky shares her placement experience at our care and nursing home Gloucestershire House.
Why I am running the London Marathon
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Our very own Dave Hursthouse, Assistive Technology Project Manager at Hill House, will be donning his running shoes and taking on the London Marathon. Dave shares why he will be running for us this year.
Disabled people need to see a social tariff on energy
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Gemma Hope, our Director of Policy, examines what recent political developments will mean for disabled people, including this week’s Budget and the Health and Disability White Paper.
My disability has changed my life for the better
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In 2011 Brianna Paauwe, who lives in the US, became paralysed after a car accident. Brianna shares her story of navigating life with a disability and how her experience helps others.
Why I'm so grateful for Change 100
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Hannah was one of our Change 100 interns in 2022. She tells us about her experience interning at the e-commerce retail group, The Hut Group (THG).
Why we need to shout about disability in the corporate world
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Ollie Thorn from PageGroup discusses why businesses need to stop overlooking disability.
