Scope seeks runners’ opinions

The disability equality charity, Scope is developing a new, inclusive running event. It is looking for people to share their views via a survey to help it to shape the event. It is keen to hear from disabled people of varying activity levels, as well as non-disabled...

Boost for hospital Changing Places

The Government has committed to giving half a million pounds to expand the number of Changing Places in hospitals across the UK. The initial funds will enable 15 new Changing Places to be built. Caroline Dinenage, Minister for Care has said a further £1.5 million will...

Early intervention course

Contact is helping the NHS test an early intervention course for parents with pre-school children with learning disabilities; supporting parents to manage their child’s behaviour. More than 190 parents have already joined the study, and there are still some...