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Infographic titled “Neurodiversity & Homelessness – UK Statistics” in purple and red text on a light purple background. Section header: “Current Outlook.” * Left: A cloud-shaped callout reads “12.3% neurodiverse & autistic people are homeless.” Below it: “Compared to 1% to 2% of the general population (Autism Journal, 2018).” * Centre: A speech bubble above a person lying down reads “19% people who experience homelessness report a diagnosis of ADHD and/or ADD (Cambridge & Peterborough Insight, 2024).” * Right: Text reads “25,000 – 120,000 neurodiverse children live in temporary accommodation in England (King College London, 2025).” Next to an illustration of hands holding a small house. Section header: “Contributing Factors.” * Left: A speech bubble reads “Neurodiverse people 10 to 20 X more likely to be temporary jobs.” Below: “Compared to their neurotypical counterparts (Wiley Journal, 2024).” * Centre-left: An octagon reads “15.2% adults with ADHD have a higher prevalence substance abuse.” Next to text: “In comparison 5% neurotypical people (CHAAD, 2007).” * Centre: A speech bubble reads “Autistic people are 4 X more likely to be lonely.” Below: “Compared to neurotypical individuals (University of Swansea, 2023).” * Right: Text reads “50% autistic people will experience depression compared to 5% general population (Autistic society 2025).” Accompanied by an illustration of a sad person. * Bottom right: Text reads “27% neurodiverse people feel unconfident with money management (Newton Consultancy, 2023).” Next to an illustration of coins and a money bag with a pound symbol. Decorative icons include a house, a person lying down, a job document, a lonely figure, a sad face, and money symbols.
Neurodiversity And Homelessness: Key Risks Include Employment Gaps, Debt, Substance Use And Poor Housing
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Audio Description Awareness Day 2026: How Accessible Is Channel 4 Stream For Blind And Visually Impaired People?
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6 Ways Social Media Brings A Positive Impact To The Lives Of Disabled People
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Disabled Voices Sought In Wave Of UK Consultations Shaping Benefits, Mobility And Digital Access
Close-up portrait of a young woman - Neve Collins - with short brown hair and green eyes, smiling softly. She has a nasal feeding tube secured with patterned tape on her cheek and is wearing a hair clip, sitting in a softly lit bedroom.
Living With Chronic Illness: Finding Purpose Through Social Media Advocacy
Top: text that reads Accessibility On Channel 4: How Accessible Was The 2026 Winter Paralympics Coverage? Bottom: Channel 4’s Winter Paralympics presenters dressed in winter clothing stand or sit in wheelchairs on a snowy landscape with a dramatic mountain backdrop illuminated by white streaks of light. L-R: Billy Monger wears blue and holds a microphone; Ade Adepitan wears an orange jacket and holds ski goggles on his knee; Dame Sarah Storey wears a cream jacket; Ed Jackson stands with his arms folded and wears a white ski jacket; Alice Tai wears round glasses and a white jacket and hold a tablet device; Sean Rose sits and wears a dark top and snood; and Jade Etherington wears a skit suit with goggles around her neck.
Accessibility On Channel 4: How Accessible Was The 2026 Winter Paralympics Coverage?
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How Trampolining Can Benefit Individuals With Sensory Processing Disorder
Three athletes in blue Team Great Britain jackets pose outdoors in a snowy forest, smiling and holding a large Union Jack flag. One person - Jo Butterfield – sits in a wheelchair wrapped in a British flag, while two others – Neil Simpson and Rob Poth - stand behind with arms raised, all wearing red beanies.
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Highlights: Notable Milestones, Multiple Debutants And Human Resilience From ParalympicsGB
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5 Free And Accessible Ways To Stay Active With A Disability
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Living With Chronic Illness: Finding Purpose Through Social Media Advocacy

Neve Collins shares her journey with chronic illness, from loss and stigma to finding purpose through social media advocacy and community.

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How Trampolining Can Benefit Individuals With Sensory Processing Disorder

Learn how trampolines can help with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), boosting balance, body awareness, and sensory regulation safely at home.

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5 Free And Accessible Ways To Stay Active With A Disability

In this guest article with Happy Hideouts, our editor Emma Purcell, shares five free and accessible ways to stay active with a disability without relying on traditional exercise equipment or gym routines.

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I Discovered I Live With Cerebral Palsy At 39

Karen Rowe shares her powerful journey of growing up undiagnosed with cerebral palsy, discovering the truth in adulthood, and finding understanding, resilience and purpose.

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Rebound Therapy: Understanding The Science, Benefits And Therapeutic Power Of The Trampoline For Disabled People

Learn how Rebound Therapy harnesses trampoline movement to support physical, sensory and therapeutic development across all abilities.

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Mencap Launches “I’m In” Campaign To Boost GP Learning Disability Register And Save Lives

Mencap has launched its new national campaign, “I’m In”, which aims to increase the numbers of people on the GP Learning Disability Register – ensuring thousands more receive vital annual health checks and reasonable adjustments.

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Inside The Reality Of FND: One Man’s Fight For Care And Understanding

A powerful first-hand account of living with FND, highlighting misdiagnosis, gaps in care, and one man’s journey toward recovery and advocacy.

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Navigating Christmas With Dietary Restrictions

Practical, compassionate tips for navigating Christmas with dietary restrictions, medical needs, or sobriety. Learn how to communicate your needs, manage symptoms, honour your limits, and stay included in the festive fun.

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UK Parliamentarians Launches Survey Into Access To Disability Equipment

The new APPG on Access to Disability Equipment has launched its first inquiry, calling for evidence to improve access to medical equipment for disabled people. The survey is open from 23rd July to 22nd August 2025.

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The Journey To Motherhood With MS

Victoria Bradley, a nurse practitioner and new mother living with multiple sclerosis, shares her honest journey through conception, pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood with MS – highlighting the unique challenges and resilience of parenting with a chronic condition.

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Overcoming Chronic Pain: From Mobility Scooter User To Marathon Runner

Follow the journey of Samphire Hayes, who transformed her life from living with chronic pain to running marathons. Through mindfulness, natural movement, and holistic healing, she reclaimed her health and purpose.

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Pregnancy And Disability: Ensuring Inclusive Maternity Care For Prospective Disabled Mothers

Discover key insights into pregnancy and disability, highlighting the unique experiences of disabled women during maternity care. Written by Victoria Bradley, a nurse practitioner and new mum with MS, this article advocates for more inclusive and supportive healthcare.