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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Oar-some appeal raises £5,000 for frontline staff
Cardiff man Chris Jones has rowed the distance between Cardiff and London to raise thousands of pounds for leading disability charity Leonard Cheshire’s urgent PPE appeal.
Hereford hero brings vital supplies to charity
A local hero has come to the aid of the leading UK disability charity Leonard Cheshire after turning over his business to the production of vital protective equipment for carers.
Bromley boy takes on three peaks challenge
Eight-year old Josh Bentley is scaling new heights to raise vital funds for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for carers by taking on a virtual three peaks challenge from his home.
Disabled Cheltenham residents complete virtual ride to John O’Groats despite lockdown
Disabled residents at a Cheltenham care home are celebrating after completing a huge virtual cycling challenge under lockdown, riding the length of Britain from Land’s End to John O’Groats.
Handy gift from Greene King
A generous donation of 3000 litres of hand sanitiser from pub company Greene King has been gratefully received by leading disability charity Leonard Cheshire.
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.
Erin’s love lights up Leonard Cheshire service
‘Love, Erin.’ This was one family’s message to service users after an amazing act of kindness lit up Leonard Cheshire’s new service in Wandsworth.
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.
They can ride 500 miles, and they will ride 500 more
Disabled residents at a Cheltenham care home are cycling the length of Britain in a huge virtual journey from Land’s End to John O’Groats.