Press releases
Our press releases cover the issues important to us as a charity and the disability sector as a whole.
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Urgent appeal: Leonard Cheshire urges public to help it protect the carers
Leonard Cheshire’s carers, the nurses and support workers in our residential services, are on the frontline in the battle against Coronavirus.
Sir Stelios says thank you to frontline Covid-19 heroes with a little gift
More than 4,750 Leonard Cheshire frontline carers providing vital support to disabled people this Easter will receive a thank you gift from the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation of Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou of a total value of £150,000.
Reaction to the Coronavirus Bill
Our full statement on the emergency legislation introduced by The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to manage the coronavirus in the UK.
MP vows to improve access for disabled people in Cheltenham
Cheltenham MP Alex Chalk vowed on Friday (6 March) to help improve access around the town for disabled people after hearing from the residents of the local Leonard Cheshire care home.
Our response to the Budget
Our Director of Policy Gemma Hope responds to today's Budget.
Meridian mind the employment gap with Leonard Cheshire
National recruitment agency Meridian Business Support have demonstrated their commitment to diversity by teaming up with disability charity Leonard Cheshire.
Make your garden bloom with Mark Lane
With current public health concerns in mind we have decided to postpone this event. We are working very closely with Mark Lane and Hever Castle to find an alternative date later this year. Anyone who has bought a ticket has been contacted and will be...
Leonard Cheshire joins Microsoft's AI for Accessibility programme
We have joined Microsoft's AI for Accessibility programme to help further our efforts in supporting people with disabilities into employment. It funds projects that harness the power of AI to amplify human capability for the more than one billion...
Generous family donation keeps wheels moving for local cycling scheme
Gloucestershire’s inclusive cycling scheme, ‘Wheels for All’, has gained a brand-new Tomcat ‘Dragon Trike’ thanks to a generous local donation in tribute to a dearly loved father.
Universal Credit appeal ruling
Our Director of Policy Gemma Hope responds to the ruling on 28 January by the Court of Appeal that Universal Credit was discriminatory against two disabled men.