The disability equality charity Scope launches its “manifesto for an equal future” today (16 April 2024), as it calls for all political parties to make disabled people a priority. New research from the charity demonstrates how disabled people feel sidelined by politicians.
UK Local Elections May 2024: Being A Town Councillor With A Disability
On the 2nd May 2024, voters in England and Wales will head to the polls in a major set of mayoral and local elections. Here, Joanna shares her experience of being a town councillor with a disability.
“What It Takes To Be Me!”: A Journey Of Independence And Resilience With Spina Bifida
Disability blogger and advocate Daniella Jade Lowe, who lives with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, shares her determination and resilience to be independent.
The Lilac Review: Tackling Inequality Faced By Disabled-Led Businesses
On 1st February 2024, Joanna Baker-Rogers, a business owner and co-founder of Crip Life™, attended the launch of The Lilac Review, a government-backed independent review, aiming to tackle the inequality faced by disabled-led businesses and level-up entrepreneurial opportunity across the UK.
GP Appointment Crisis: A Chronically Ill Person’s Perspective
Trying to get a GP appointment can be very difficult, and, in many cases, impossible. Zec Richardson, who lives with ME, shares his personal experience of trying to get to see a doctor and how it affects his health and wellbeing.
The Creation Of Preventable Harm Impacting On The Disabled Community Is A Political Choice | Mo Stewart
Researcher Mo Stewart gives an overview of how the UK’s welfare system has negatively impacted disabled community.
A Third Of Disabled People Forced To Cancel Christmas Because They Can’t Afford It
A third of disabled people will be forced to cancel Christmas this year, as they struggle to cope with unbearable costs.
10 Disabled Climate Activists Around The World
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges to society globally, with an even bigger impact on the disability community., Here we list 10 disabled climate activists from around the world who are doing incredible things to help save the planet.
Disabled Passengers Celebrate U-Turn On Train Ticket Office Closures In England
Disabled passengers & organisations are celebrating the government’s U-turn to close all train ticket offices in England.
Recruitment Begins For Disability Experts To Advise Government
The Government’s Disability Unit is recruiting disability experts in the North West and Yorkshire and the Humber to be chairs of its Regional Stakeholder Network.