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Disability and food banks: the basic rate of support isn't enough

Event date: 5 July 2022

Rachel Lees from the Trussell Trust speaks to Steve Huxford about his experience using food banks and why we need a strong and stable social security system, not just in national crisis, but every day.

My top tips for a disabled person in their first job

Event date: 8 June 2022

Don't let your disability stop you from doing the things you can.

Amber has autism. She tells us about her work experience and what her top tips are to make your workplace inclusive.

What do the new cost of living payments mean for disabled people

Event date: 26 May 2022

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

PIP Assessments: Searching for understanding

Event date: 9 May 2022

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

The Global Disability Summit and people power

Event date: 25 March 2022

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 take on the latest Budget statement: Problems solved?

Event date: 24 March 2022

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. 

Breaking the bias through youth advocacy

Event date: 7 March 2022

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.

This is not ‘living well with coronavirus’

Event date: 22 February 2022

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

Why I'm happy to see BSL finally being recognised

Event date: 17 February 2022

Kirsteen discusses the impact of the BSL Bill, the importance of recognising Deaf culture and why she's excited to see more changes in the future.

It's none of your business how I have sex as a disabled person

Event date: 14 February 2022

Our ambassador Mark Humphries, aka Kray-z Legz, shares just some of the things he's experienced while being out with his partner and why we need better representation and sex education.

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Leonard Cheshire Disability is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England no: 552847, and a registered charity no: 218186 (England & Wales) and no: SC005117 (Scotland). VAT no: 899322375. Registered office: Regus The News Building 3rd Floor 3 London Bridge Street London SE1 9SG

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