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Even before costs started rising, families like ours were struggling
Nakita is mum to 11-year old Nayan, who has a learning disability and limited speech. She spoke to Sense about the impact the cost of living crisis.
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The cost of living crisis is affecting my whole family’s mental health
Firdush, whose son Saihan is autistic, told us how the cost of living crisis is causing worry and stress for everyone in the family.
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How the experiences of disabled people with complex needs are shaping our policy work
For our Potential and Possibility research, we spoke to over 1,500 disabled people with complex needs to find out what matters to them.
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Three reasons why life costs more when you’re disabled
Sense’s Campaigns officer Steven Morris explains why, even before the cost of living crisis, disabled people were paying more for essentials.
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Rising energy costs are costing me my independence and my hobbies
Jade, a wheelchair user, spoke to Sense about her concerns about the rising cost of living.
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My daughter would love to have a job, but there are so many barriers
Teresa is mother to Sian, 26. All Teresa wants is for her daughter to be able to live with friends and work, but that dream is more challenging than it seems.
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We were already underwater in debt – now, we’re drowning
Rhia’s father, Nick, shares how his family’s debt has been getting worse as costs have been rising.
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In the cost of living crisis, disabled people with complex needs, need more support
Rising prices affect everyone, but some people than others. Disabled people have long faced higher costs than non-disabled people.
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How we’re using data to understand complex disabilities in the UK
Our new research shows that 1 in 10 disabled people have complex disabilities.
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Getting a bit of my life back
Natalie was diagnosed with Usher syndrome when she was 29, but has found confidence and strength in her voice as one of our campaigners.
