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“Leonard Cheshire supports situations that could happen to any of us if our lives were suddenly turned upside down,”. “I wanted to do something meaningful.”

Nick chats to music PR guru, access campaigner and wheelchair user Isobel Williams. Isobel tells us about the The Ramp of Approval TikTok channel, exploring her adventures as a wheelchair user. We hear about the light-hearted venue reviews that help...

In this inspiring episode, Beth chats with Sarah, who shares her remarkable journey with her assistance dogs, Kiki and Nellie. From everyday motivation to extraordinary moments—like attending a Buckingham Palace garden party and even detecting Sarah...

Disabled campaigner Joshua Reeves BEM opens about his experiences of ableist comments from the general public.

Responding to the Budget, our Head of Advocacy Amy Little says the Government must do more for disabled people. She explains why social care urgently needs much more investment.

In this special Halloween episode of The Disability Download, we’re diving into the thrills, chills, and often unseen barriers of Halloween attractions. Our guest, Skye, shares personal experiences of navigating haunted houses, ghost hunts, and...

We explore the new House of Lords report and how it relates to the transition into employment from higher education for disabled people.

In this episode, Leonard Cheshire's Joshua Reeves speaks with Whizz-Kidz ambassador Arunima Misra about accessible travel and navigating holidays as a wheelchair user.

Nick shares what happened when he met his MP to talk about our Show Us You Care campaign.

Team GB Paralympic medal winner Olivia Breen gives us a preview of the upcoming Paralympic Games. Olivia talks about the power of sport for disabled people and her hopes for Paris 2024.