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The new Conservative government has described how it plans to fulfil the five major disability policy pledges it included in its general election manifesto. They cover social care, a new national disability strategy, hospital parking charges, funding to move disabled people out of long-term hospital settings, and disability benefits.

Winter can be a gloomy time of year, with the cold weather and short days, especially if you’re unable to get out of the house. But there are ways to lift your spirits and enjoy your time at home. Wheelchair user and writer Raya details 10 things she does to brighten her winter days.

Watch Chloe talking about her Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in her own words: “I made a video for the PDA society to help with their conference in April 2018. I thought I would make it available for everyone and hope it may help some children who are like me.”

Schools have a legal duty of care towards their pupils and a responsibility to prevent bullying amongst them. Schools must have a behaviour policy that outlines measures to encourage good behaviour in schools. Some schools have a separate anti-bullying policy, which sets out how bullying is reported, recorded and what action will be taken. These policies must be made available to parents and may be on the school website. If not, you can ask the school for a copy.

Sam Little, a disabled green enthusiast from Aberdeenshire, shares how she builds eco-friendliness into her life even though it is often a less accessible option. She has some top tips to pass on. Here are some of the things she incorporates into her everyday life, and some of the hurdles she faces when trying to be a disabled eco-warrior.