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General Election 2024: What needs to change in social care
This is what we believe the next UK government must urgently do to fix the social care crisis.
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Sensory tennis is a match for Lin
Lin explains why sensory tennis sessions help her enjoy the sport she loves in a completely accessible way.
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How can the next Government offer the right support to disabled jobseekers and employers?
Since the pandemic, politicians have spoken a lot about ‘getting people back to work’. There is a risk in this sort of language.
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How can political parties make sure disabled people can afford the essentials?
At Sense, we know that disabled people have been struggling financially since before the cost of living crisis began. Now, many are barely able…
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How can political parties fix the broken SEND system?
Every child has the right to an education. But for children with complex disabilities, it can be more difficult to find the right fit.
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How can political parties put disabled people at the heart of social care reform?
We’re a good way through the general election campaign, and it’s about time political parties started talking about crisis in social care. Disabled…
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How can political parties end the postcode lottery of social care for disabled children?
Many disabled children are not receiving the vital support they need. Despite being eligible for social care, disabled children are often deprioritised by…
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How touch unlocks football for Richard, a deafblind fan
Richard uses tactile sign language to follow the football so he never misses a chance to celebrate a goal!
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How to have an accessible Pride
Everybody should be able to attend Pride. Here, Jeffie explains how you can prepare for a Pride event as a disabled person, and how Pride events can be more accessible.
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New research shows what matters to people with complex disabilities
Over the past 3 years our Potential and Possibility research has helped us to understand the experiences and aspirations of people with complex disabilities.
