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Bleak forecast for accessible homes

If you are a wheelchair user wanting to find an accessible property in England, a report published today shows you may still be waiting a long time for a home.

Volunteer's week

We have over 6,500 volunteer, in roles as diverse as carers, befrienders, gardeners and campaigners. They are crucial to helping us achieve our mission of supporting disabled people to live and work as independently as they choose.

The best thing you can give

Denise is a volunteer at our Godfrey Robinson House service. She tells us about her experience.

A reason to rise

Martin volunteers at our Lochar House service in Dumfries. He tells us about why volunteering is important to him.

Keeping busy and making friends

Angus volunteers at our Glencaple service in Dumfries. He tells us about his experience with volunteering and the friendship he has built with George.

What the EU elections mean for disabled voters

The looming European Elections on Thursday 23 May have been hitting the headlines before we even knew we’d be voting in them. During all the pre-polling revelations, political comebacks and protests, what you may not have read is: what these...

Nina's story

Nina shares her experience of online hate crime.

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