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Many of us would love to play our favourite book character in a film or on TV – but Emily Carey has managed to live the dream. The 21-year-old is the star of teen drama Geek Girl, an adaptation of the book series of which she was a “huge fan” growing up.

When Sacha Bowman was a child she was conscious of the fact that she stood out. “It was a bit of a difficult experience, being mixed race and having a disability,” says the 23-year-old who was raised in a predominantly white area of Lancaster. “I had basically no one to look up to. It was very hard.”

NHS England has been accused of “dragging its feet” on bringing in new accessibility procedures, leading to disabled people routinely struggling to access healthcare and facing cancelled appointments.

The popular Netflix series “Bridgerton” has always been celebrated for its diverse and inclusive storytelling. In its third season, the show has taken a significant step forward in representation by including characters with disabilities and those who are neurodivergent. 12

Ministers are considering cutting back funding for the long-awaited roll of out NHS eye testing for pupils in all English special schools due to be launched this year. According to the Association of Optometrists (AOP), reported in Optometry Today, the government wants to slash funding for the service by up to 30%.