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Leonard Cheshire welcomes IDC report on value of UK Aid
Tiziana Oliva, Executive Director, Global Influencing and Impact responds to the International Development Committee’s (IDC) recent report, which demonstrates the importance of retaining the Department for International Development’s (DFID) expertise...
Disabled cyclists get their kicks on Route 66
Disabled residents at four care homes run by charity Leonard Cheshire are taking on a huge 2,400-mile virtual cycle across the USA, riding the Route 66 Challenge.
Reaction to mini-budget
Our Director of Policy, Gemma Hope, reacts to today’s mini-budget, where Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a £30bn package to save jobs.
Cheltenham firm supports local Leonard Cheshire home with vital protective equipment
Staff at a Leonard Cheshire home for disabled adults in Cheltenham have expressed huge thanks to local firm Cotswold Scrubs for a vital donation of PPE.
Blueleaf Care give generous ‘hand out’ to carers
Blueleaf Care have given a helping hand to Leonard Cheshire carers, donating 1,000 hand gel sanitizers to the leading disability charity.
Disabled people doubt Equality Act a decade on
More than two thirds (71%*) of disabled people are unlikely to use the courts to challenge inaccessibility in their communities, despite experiencing widespread problems.
Avid songwriter hits perfect note with disability charity
An avid songwriter supported by disability charity Leonard Cheshire in Scotland is celebrating a lifetime of musical achievements for this year’s World Music Day.
Lottery funding provides winning ticket for youth skills programme
Leonard Cheshire in Scotland’s innovative Can Do programme will continue to empower young people with additional support needs in Dumfries and Galloway thanks to the Young Start Fund delivered by The National Lottery Community Fund.
Disabled people failed by government as vital services miss out on funding
Ten disability charities have today criticised the government for failing to represent the interests of disabled people.
South West volunteers come together for carers
Leonard Cheshire care workers across the South West and Gloucestershire have received 500 protective face shields thanks to an initiative in Devon and Somerset.