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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Disabled people need to be prioritised
Our Director of Policy Gemma Hope responds to the government’s announcement (21 April 2021) on ODA budget cuts and allocation.
Ground-breaking community programmes receive £5.58m funding boost
Two innovative programmes that give people with disabilities the opportunity to develop skills and lead change in their local communities have been given over £5m from the Covid-19 Support Fund.
Heroics starts at home…
Leonard Cheshire are encouraging aspiring Superheroes to register for the home-based version of the popular Marvel character-inspired challenge event.
COVID-19 has amplified disability inequalities
Our Director of Policy Gemma Hope responds to the ONS findings on the impact of the pandemic on disabled people in February 2021.
Step towards creating a more inclusive jobs market
Our Director of Policy Gemma Hope responds to the government’s announcement that it is recruiting more 315 disability employment advisors.
Future job market concerns for disabled people
Our Policy Manager Sharlene McGee responded to today’s findings from the Office of National Statistics, that disabled people are less likely to re-enter work after unemployment.
Rail staff need to tackle hate crimes
Rail union leaders are calling for more staff on stations and trains to tackle hate crimes against disabled travellers.
Cybersquatting of lcdisability.org
It has come to our notice that an expired Leonard Cheshire domain www.lcdisability.org has been acquired by a marketing company in Bulgaria, who have now uploaded a website claiming to be our charity. Please be clear, this site is in no way...
Olivia Breen challenges you to #ShowMeYouCan
Paralympian Olivia Breen has co-designed a series of home workouts to inspire young people to exercise and challenge their friends to #ShowMeYouCan.
A necessary step towards building Global Britain
Our Director of Policy, Gemma Hope, responds to the Integrated Review and its effects on foreign aid.