Press releases
Our press releases cover the issues important to us as a charity and the disability sector as a whole.
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Sir Stelios says thank you to frontline Covid-19 heroes with a little gift
More than 4,750 Leonard Cheshire frontline carers providing vital support to disabled people this Easter will receive a thank you gift from the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation of Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou of a total value of £150,000.
Erin’s love lights up Leonard Cheshire service
‘Love, Erin.’ This was one family’s message to service users after an amazing act of kindness lit up Leonard Cheshire’s new service in Wandsworth.
Reaction to the Coronavirus Bill
Our full statement on the emergency legislation introduced by The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to manage the coronavirus in the UK.
They can ride 500 miles, and they will ride 500 more
Disabled residents at a Cheltenham care home are cycling the length of Britain in a huge virtual journey from Land’s End to John O’Groats.
MP vows to improve access for disabled people in Cheltenham
Cheltenham MP Alex Chalk vowed on Friday (6 March) to help improve access around the town for disabled people after hearing from the residents of the local Leonard Cheshire care home.
Our response to the Budget
Our Director of Policy Gemma Hope responds to today's Budget.
Meridian mind the employment gap with Leonard Cheshire
National recruitment agency Meridian Business Support have demonstrated their commitment to diversity by teaming up with disability charity Leonard Cheshire.
Make your garden bloom with Mark Lane
With current public health concerns in mind we have decided to postpone this event. We are working very closely with Mark Lane and Hever Castle to find an alternative date later this year. Anyone who has bought a ticket has been contacted and will be...
Leonard Cheshire joins Microsoft's AI for Accessibility programme
We have joined Microsoft's AI for Accessibility programme to help further our efforts in supporting people with disabilities into employment. It funds projects that harness the power of AI to amplify human capability for the more than one billion...
Clapton and rock legends drum up a storm in tribute to Ginger Baker
Music fans at the Eventim Apollo Hammersmith were treated to an extraordinary night for an extraordinary musician. A star-studded tribute to legendary drummer Ginger Baker helping to raise funds for charity Leonard Cheshire.