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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Strictly Cymru brings dancing a-plenty to 2020
Disabled people from all over Wales have waltzed into 2020 for Strictly Cymru – the country’s renowned inclusive dance competition.
Generous family donation keeps wheels moving for local cycling scheme
Gloucestershire’s inclusive cycling scheme, ‘Wheels for All’, has gained a brand-new Tomcat ‘Dragon Trike’ thanks to a generous local donation in tribute to a dearly loved father.
New coffee shop breaks down barriers to employment
Paralympic Gold medallist Mark Colbourne MBE joined staff from disability charity Leonard Cheshire to unveil ‘Social Bean’: a coffee shop with a difference.
Universal Credit appeal ruling
Our Director of Policy Gemma Hope responds to the ruling on 28 January by the Court of Appeal that Universal Credit was discriminatory against two disabled men.
Charity welcomes ‘pawesome’ new partnership
Young disabled people will benefit from an exciting new partnership between Pets Corner and leading disability charity Leonard Cheshire.
Relaunch is a hub of activity
A relaunch for an all-ability Activity Hub in Gloucestershire has been hailed a resounding success by the organising partners.
Marathon couple light up Holehird
A mobile sensory unit has illuminated Holehird care home thanks to the fundraising efforts of super marathon couple Nick and Diane Armstrong.
Call for disabled citizen reporters
Tell your story in 2020 — that is Leonard Cheshire’s call to young people around the country.
Restoration of devolved government in Northern Ireland
Our Director of Northern Ireland responds to the restoration of devolved government.
Rugby battle raises crucial funds for disabled people as Cambridge secure double Varsity victory
Cambridge University and Oxford University rugby teams raised over £15,800 for disability charity Leonard Cheshire in the annual Varsity Match showdown at Twickenham on Thursday 12 December.