Sitting linked to depression

Researchers at University College London in a study suggested, children who spend lots of time sitting still are more likely to develop depression by the age of 18. “The number of young people with depression also appears to be growing and our study suggests...

Research about sport and activity

DSActive aim to provide as many opportunities as possible for people with Down’s syndrome to lead active and healthy lives. They are looking for people who care for someone with Down’s syndrome to take part in their research about sport and activity. If...

Living with microtia – Jasper’s story

When Jasper Hayes was born in April 2007 by emergency Cesarean, a midwife popped into the ward to tell his mum Emma ‘Your son’s OK but he’s missing an ear’. Often paired with other conditions, microtia is a malformation of the external part of the ear or pinna. Emma...

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...