UK Welfare Reforms: How Changes Will Impact Disabled People

The UK government has unveiled the most significant welfare reforms in decades, aiming to tackle economic inactivity and support disabled individuals into work. Read more about how these changes could impact you.

The National Unpaid Carers Union And Forum: A Lifeline For Unpaid Carers Across The UK

The National Unpaid Carers Union and Forum (NUCUF) is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at providing a strong, collective voice for unpaid carers across the UK.

Saving Money As A Disabled Person In The UK: A Comprehensive Guide

Saving money as a disabled person can be challenging. This guide provides practical tips and resources to help disabled individuals in the UK save money.

5 Ways ChatGPT Can Support Disabled People

Our editor, Emma Purcell, who has been using ChatGPT for six months, shares the benefits she has found using the AI software as a disabled person.

Wellcome Collection 2025/26: Exhibitions Focusing On Disability, Health, Medicine And Human Experience

Wellcome Collection, a free museum and library in London, has announced its 2025/26 programme of exhibitions and installations, which focuses on disability and health.

Business Of The Week – Emma Purcell At Crip Life™ | Guest Post On DisabledPreneurs

Crip Life™ is pleased to announce it has been selected as DisabledPreneurs’ Business of the Week. As part of the feature, our co-founder editor Emma Purcell was interviewed discussing her role, her passion for writing and journalism and the triumphs and challenges of running this online disability magazine.

DisabledPreneurs: Empowering Disabled Entrepreneurs To Succeed And Thrive In Business

DisabledPreneurs is a free, non-profit business directory aimed at empowering and supporting disabled founders and business owners. Here, we share why a disabled business directory is needed, how the platform was formed, and how it can benefit your business.

Looking Back At 15 Talented Disabled People Recognised As BAFTA Breakthrough Artists

Ahead of the announcement of the 2024 BAFTA Breakthrough artists next month, we look back on 15 talented disabled artists who have been recognised for their incredible and outstanding work in TV and film over the past 11 years.

Paris 2024 ParalympicsGB Highlights: Showcasing The Rest Of Para Sports

As part of our ParalympicsGB highlights series, we showcase the rest of Great Britain’s success in Paris from the many sports that you’d likely only get to see at the Paralympics.

Paris 2024 ParalympicsGB Highlights: Britsh Athletics Squad Ring The Bell In Celebration Across Track And Field

As part of our ParalympicsGB highlights series, our editor, Emma Purcell, heads around the track and field, showcasing the best of the sport from the British athletics squad in the Stade de France.

Paris 2024 ParalympicsGB Highlights: A Glittering Medal Haul For British Cycling

As part of our ParalympicsGB highlights series, our editor, Emma Purcell, cruises her way around ParalympicsGB’s cycling team’s triumphs, mishaps and unforgettable moments in the velodrome and on the road.

Paris 2024 ParalympicsGB Highlights: Splashing Success For British Para Swimming

As part of our ParalympicsGB highlights series, our editor, Emma Purcell, dives into the success of our British swimmers and rounds up the best of the Para swimming action from the Paris La Defense Arena.

Redefining Inspiration: The Evolving Narrative Of Paralympic Athletes

This article delves into the evolving conversation around the portrayal of disabled athletes, highlighting the tension between being seen as “inspirational” and the desire for a more nuanced representation.

Escapism On Stage: A Disabled Women’s Journey Through The World Of Inclusive Theatre

In this guest post on the National Youth Theatre website, Emma shares her experiences as a wheelchair user and a visually impaired person, attending a variety of amateur dramatic theatre groups over 20 years and how it has benefited her mental health, well-being and social life.

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