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Change 100 showed me what I can bring to a job

Event date: 10 October 2023

Sophie was one of our Change 100 interns in 2022. She tells us about her experience interning at the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Change 100 gave me the chance to improved my skills

Event date: 5 October 2023

Catherine was one of our Change 100 interns in 2022. She tells us about her experience interning at the data-driven diagnostics company, Cyted.

Are disability hate crimes and disability hate incidents different?

Event date: 5 October 2023

Rachel helps to clear up the crucial difference between hate crimes and hate incidents.

All political parties must take action on disability hate crime

Event date: 4 October 2023

Kerry tells us how experiencing online hate crime affected her, why allyship is so important and what she would like to see the government do to tackle it.

Accessible housing: The key to a happier life

Event date: 7 September 2023

To mark Accessible Homes week, we speak to Kerry Thompson – a disability campaigner who knows the difference accessible housing can make to someone’s life.

Finding freedom through independence

Event date: 7 September 2023

Emma Donaldson, 36, is from Hucknall in Nottinghamshire. She tells us about her quest to find a wheelchair accessible home. 

Unleashing the power of disabled participants and canines!

Event date: 13 July 2023

Our wonderful staff member Terry Craggs will be competing in the upcoming Para Agility World Championships with her border collie called Mist.

Living with Chiari Malformation

Event date: 7 June 2023

Mark talks about his experience of being diagnosed with Chiari Malformation, his life at Seven Springs and the importance of community.

Why it’s never too late to work in social care

Event date: 18 April 2023

Second year Occupational Therapy student Becky shares her placement experience at our care and nursing home Gloucestershire House.

Why I am running the London Marathon

Event date: 3 April 2023

Our very own Dave Hursthouse, Assistive Technology Project Manager at Hill House, will be donning his running shoes and taking on the London Marathon. Dave shares why he will be running for us this year.

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Leonard Cheshire Disability is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England no: 552847, and a registered charity no: 218186 (England & Wales) and no: SC005117 (Scotland). VAT no: 899322375. Registered office: Regus The News Building 3rd Floor 3 London Bridge Street London SE1 9SG

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