Talking Sense blog
People like you, writing about their experiences of complex disabilities, deafblindness and all things Sense.
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Disabled people and their families shouldn’t be an afterthought in the Covid inquiry
Nicola lives in West Yorkshire and is a full-time carer for her 20-year-old daughter, Rebecca who is deaf and has autism. She explains the impact that lockdown had on her and Rebecca.
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The government must set out how it plans to fund social care properly today, not in three years
Evan from our policy team dissects the government’s plans to deal with the crisis in social care.
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Disabled people must be at the heart of next year’s Covid inquiry
Steven works on our campaigns and influences government so they better represent people with complex disabilities. He shares why the latest Sense campaign is so important to him.
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Disabled people, and families like mine, must be heard at the Covid inquiry
Saeed explains why it’s so important to him that disabled people and their families are at the heart of next year’s public inquiry into Covid-19.
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Why I’m putting myself through 12 months of hell for Sense
Property developer and TV personality, Rob Lloyd, is halfway through 12 months of gruelling challenges for Sense. He explains why he’s putting himself through it.
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Making sure every child with complex disabilities has the best start
Vicki works in our policy team. She makes sure the government considers the needs of children with complex disabilities and their families when making decisions, so every child with complex disabilities has the best start in life.
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Here’s what we think of the new National Disability Strategy
Richard Kramer, our CEO, explains how the new National Disability Strategy offers a glimmer of hope, but we'll need effort and commitment from the government if it is to transform the lives of disabled people and their families.
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Sense’s virtual support groups really were a lifeline during lockdown
Zach's mum, Jemma, tells us how Sense’s virtual support has been a lifeline during the pandemic.
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Making music to help children in lockdown
Nicky supports children with complex disabilites at Sense's services. She explains how she's had to adapt the ways she provides support during the pandemic.
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Thinking about accessibility is just a change of perspective
Lucy shares how the pandemic has made her loneliness and isolation worse, and how you can help by taking a small step.