Great Britain celebrated success at the Seoul Boccia World Cup as Stephen McGuire and Sophie Newnham won BC4 Pairs gold, Sophie added bronze, and David Smith OBE secured silver – a strong boost ahead of next year’s World Championships.
Campaign Triumph: UK Government To Review Outdated Powered Wheelchair Legislation
The Wheelchair Alliance has secured a government review of outdated powered wheelchair laws requiring licences and insurance for chairs over 150kg. This landmark step challenges decades-old rules, pushes for fairer, more inclusive legislation, and puts dignity and independence for disabled people at the centre.
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.
Boccia Star Claire Taggart Announces Retirement
World Champion and three-time Paralympian Claire Taggart announces her retirement from boccia after 11 years representing Great Britain, opening up about mental health and launching a new accessibility consultancy.
Wimbledon 2025: Mixed Fortunes For Team GB In Wheelchair Tennis As Global Rivals Rise
Team GB battled hard at Wimbledon 2025 in wheelchair tennis, reaching four finals across singles and doubles. Despite no titles, standout performances from Alfie Hewett, Gordon Reid, and rising star Gregory Slade signal a promising future amid growing global competition.
Jazz Turner Becomes First Disabled Person to Sail Solo Around the British Isles
Jazz Turner, 26, becomes the first disabled person to sail solo around the UK—raising £54k for inclusive sailing and redefining resilience at sea.
#AccessibleOutdoors Month Returns – Powered By Every Body Moves
Join Every Body Moves this July for #AccessibleOutdoors Month 2025 — a nationwide celebration of inclusive outdoor activity and disability sports. Discover inspiring stories, real experiences, and practical ways to help make nature accessible to all.
St John’s DFC Clinch Emphatic Victory In Disability FA Cup Deaf Football Final
Discover how deaf football took the spotlight in the Disability FA Cup final as St John’s DFC and Barnet DFC faced off. Explore the sport’s unique features, the story of two leading teams, and what this match means for the deaf football community.
Evicted Without Options: Disabled Resident Fights For Accessible Housing Amid Safety Crisis
A disabled resident in Southampton faces sudden eviction from her adapted home with no suitable alternatives offered. Sophie’s story exposes critical gaps in accessible housing for wheelchair users and highlights systemic failures in meeting complex disability needs.
Ellie Goldstein Becomes The Face Of Mencap For Learning Disability Week
Ellie Goldstein stars in Mencap’s latest campaign for Learning Disability Week, celebrating visibility and inclusion for people with learning disabilities across the UK.
Alfie Hewett And Gordon Reid Extend Record With 23rd Grand Slam Wheelchair Tennis Doubles Title At Roland Garros
Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid clinch their 23rd Grand Slam wheelchair tennis doubles title at Roland Garros, extending their historic winning streak with a thrilling comeback victory.
Reimagining Accessible Sex Education For People With Learning Disabilities
Discover how a University of Brighton student is transforming accessible sex education with a hands-on toolkit designed to support people with learning disabilities in understanding consent, relationships, and bodily autonomy.
Inclusion 2028: Transforming PE And Sport For Over 240,000 Pupils With SEND
Inclusion 2028 is a groundbreaking national programme that gives over 240,000 pupils with SEND better access to PE and sport.
New Accessible Footpath Opens At Pierrepont Farm Thanks To Nearly £60,000 Surrey Hills Funding
Pierrepont Farm in Surrey unveils a new accessible footpath, funded by the Surrey Hills Access for All initiative, enhancing countryside access for all abilities with upgraded facilities and inclusive design.