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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Disabled people need long-term solutions not stopgaps
Our Director of Policy Gemma Hope responds to announcements in the Budget 2021.
Improvements in rail infrastructure are needed now
Our Director of Policy Gemma Hope responds to the announcement that tens of thousands of railway staff in Wales are being trained in understanding disabled passengers’ needs.
Now is the time to address transport discrimination
Our Director of Policy Gemma Hope responds to the latest rail fare price increases.
Vaccine priority for people with learning disabilities
Our Managing Director of UK Community Services, Hugh Fenn responds to today’s news that all adults on the GP learning disability register will get vaccine priority.
Invite Mark Lane over this Mother’s Day!
Mark Lane, Leonard Cheshire’s Global Ambassador for Gardening and Wellbeing, will present an exclusive broadcast event on Sunday 14 March 2021, with all funds from ticket sales going to the leading disability charity.
John Lewis Partnership says ‘Can Do’ to support more young disabled people in Birmingham
More young disabled people in Birmingham are to benefit from life changing activities, thanks to funding from the John Lewis Partnership Community Investment Fund.
Funding crisis prompts emergency Covid appeal
An emergency appeal has been launched by leading disability charity Leonard Cheshire. It has revealed a severe funding gap for life-saving protective equipment at its services for disabled people.
‘Strictly Cymru’ continues to empower disabled people
At 5pm on 13 February 2021, Leonard Cheshire will livestream on its Facebook page the final of its pan-Wales, pan-disability dance competition, Strictly Cymru, highlighting the journeys of its 18 finalists who make up the final 9 acts from across...
Future chair of Leonard Cheshire announced
David Grayson CBE has been appointed a trustee at leading disability charity Leonard Cheshire and will become its new Chair late next year.
Shipton Scouts bring virtual Christmas concert to local care home
The holiday spirit was truly alive at Hill House in Sandbach after residents took part in a virtual Christmas concert with local Explorer Scout Unit, Shipton ESU.