The Glasgow Can Do attitude that helps others smile
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Amanda Jackson is a Can Do Coordinator from Glasgow. She tells us about why working with her Can Do group has been putting a smile on her face during the pandemic.
In honour of William ‘Bill’ Moran: the devoted heart of the community
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Bill Moran, a familiar face in the Dumfries town centre for his weekly fundraising collections for disability charity Leonard Cheshire, died on Friday on Friday 10 July at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary.
Avid songwriter hits perfect note with disability charity
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An avid songwriter supported by disability charity Leonard Cheshire in Scotland is celebrating a lifetime of musical achievements for this year’s World Music Day.
Lottery funding provides winning ticket for youth skills programme
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Leonard Cheshire in Scotland’s innovative Can Do programme will continue to empower young people with additional support needs in Dumfries and Galloway thanks to the Young Start Fund delivered by The National Lottery Community Fund.
Students give back to the community
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Students from Dumfries College have been praised for their efforts to promote community safety, thanks to Leonard Cheshire in Scotland’s ‘Can Do’ programme.
A reason to rise
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Martin volunteers at our Lochar House service in Dumfries. He tells us about why volunteering is important to him.
A new sense of purpose
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David, one of our volunteers, tells us of his experience befriending Tommy.
Keeping busy and making friends
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Angus volunteers at our Glencaple service in Dumfries. He tells us about his experience with volunteering and the friendship he has built with George.
Young people tackle disability stigma
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Participants from Leonard Cheshire in Scotland’s ‘Can Do Sport’ programme have taken part in this year’s Bishopbriggs Triathlon to tackle the stigma facing disabled people.
Scottish Government’s employment action plan
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Our response to the Scottish Government publishing A Fairer Scotland for Disabled People: employment action plan.
