Stories

The build up to Budget day comes with much speculation about what tax changes may be announced and lots of headline figures and claims. At Leonard Cheshire, we are focusing on a different set of figures today - on what this budget means for social...

By Rachel Hynard, Facilities Manager

By Nick Bishop

By Lisa Jacob, Facilities Manager at Bradbury House

At School Drive, our 24-hour supported living service in Aberdeen, we’ve seen many inspiring journeys, but Natalie’s stands out in a special way.

When Andrew arrived at Agnes Court in May 2018, his life had been turned upside down. Just a year earlier, he had suffered a life-threatening aneurysm, which led to a severe brain haemorrhage. The incident left him bedbound, barely able to speak, and...

At Bradbury House and Bradbury Court, we’re always looking for new ways to bring adventure, joy, and meaningful experiences to our residents, and our recent trip with Wetwheels Yorkshire certainly delivered all that and more!

“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...