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As of July, just over four million people were entitled to claim the benefit, compared to 3.83 million the previous year, an increase of 7%, data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) showed.

A Shropshire farm that invites young adults with learning disabilities to grow food for local people said the scheme helps them with vital life skills. 

Archery clubs pride themselves on being friendly and welcoming. Shooting the Breeze is an idea created by Archery GB’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Working Group to shine a light on the value of human interaction.

Reece Finnegan-Knight, who has been blind since his teens, is one of the first people to experience a 3D-printed model of his baby’s scan with his wife, Sophy, as part of a new pilot scheme.

A report from Carers UK considers the experiences of Sandwich carers – people who are caring for an adult relative, partner or friend who is unwell, disabled or older, while also caring for dependent children. The report highlights that sandwich carers are not always able to look after their own health and wellbeing, with 84% of respondent sandwich carers reportedly finding it hard to take a break from caring and 80% worrying about how to support both their child and their adult relative at the same time.