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Shipton Scouts bring virtual Christmas concert to local care home
The holiday spirit was truly alive at Hill House in Sandbach after residents took part in a virtual Christmas concert with local Explorer Scout Unit, Shipton ESU.
Accessible railway would get more than 50,000 disabled people into work
More than 50,000 disabled people could get jobs if Britain had an accessible rail system, a new study by leading disability charity Leonard Cheshire has revealed.
Report maps out inclusive travel after 2020
International pan-disability charity Leonard Cheshire and Expedia Group, one of the world’s largest online travel agencies, have worked together to create a roadmap for the travel industry to be more inclusive.
Latest airport accessibility progress report
Our Director of Policy Gemma Hope responds to the latest report on airport accessibility.
Response to the Government's Comprehensive Spending Review announcement
Our Director of Policy Gemma Hope responds to today's Comprehensive Spending Review announcement by the Government.
Response to reducing UK Aid spending due to coronavirus
Our Director of Policy Gemma Hope responds to the recent announcement that ministers are considering reducing UK Aid spending due to the economic hit of the coronavirus.
Ruth Owen joins Leonard Cheshire as CEO
Ruth Owen OBE has been appointed by Trustees as the next CEO of international disability charity Leonard Cheshire.
‘One man’s legacy’: Digital project uncovers rare sound clip for Remembrance Day
As the UK gets ready to mark Remembrance Sunday, a rarely heard sound clip from pioneering war hero Group Captain Leonard Cheshire VC,OM,DSO &Two Bars,DFC has been unearthed for the occasion thanks to an exciting digital project.
Disabled people plunged into crisis by COVID employment landscape
The government needs to act now to avoid a jobs crisis for disabled people, leading UK disability charity Leonard Cheshire has warned.
Virtual morning dance and natter alleviates social isolation
An exciting third sector partnership is commemorating Get Online Week by unveiling a new video that demonstrates the positive impact of technology on people’s lives at home.