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A lot at stake: what the next government must do
The nation goes to the polls on Thursday 12 December 2019 to choose a new government. Whatever the result, the millions of disabled people who live in the UK have a lot at stake.
Brexit’s social care betrayal of disabled people
Our Chief Executive Neil Heslop talks about how every government has failed when it comes to social care.
My hope renewed for wage employment
Nantamba tells us about his experience in education and the impact our work programme in Uganda is having.
Getting ‘interview ready’
Boniface talks about her experience taking part in our employment programme in Uganda.
Ready to unleash my work potential
Mugisa talks about his education and the impact of our employment programme in Uganda.
Improving my confidence
Claire talks about how our employment programme in Uganda helped her to further her career.
Vinny's barriers to employment
Vinny talks about the barriers he faced in the workplace when trying to access reasonable adjustments.
Inclusion counts — why quality data matters
Dr Mark Carew, our Senior Researcher, talks about the impact of quality disability data.
Improvements to Park House Hotel
Our accessible hotel — Park House Hotel — is getting a revamp in 2021.
‘I feel like I’ve got my life back’
Dave Evans lives at Gloucestershire House, our care home in Cheltenham for disabled adults. He talks about the benefits of exercise and regaining independence.
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