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We found love, and Sense are supporting us to be there for each other
Emma and Ben live together at Otterhayes, a Sense Supported Living service. Tracy, who leads on identity, sex and relationships work at Sense, meets with them regularly to help them communicate and be there for each other.
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Unpacking the Disability Action Plan
Yesterday, the Government has published the Disability Action Plan, outlining its priorities to improve the lives of disabled people over the…
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Are we finally getting answers about why disabled people felt forgotten during the pandemic?
Steven, who works on our campaigns, explores what we’ve learnt from the early stages of the Covid-19 public inquiry.
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What kind of fundraiser are you?
Find out which fundraising personality feels most like you, and see what kind of activities you might want to explore.
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Why we still need a Minister for Disabled People
Yesterday the Government announced that it has downgraded the Minister for Disabled People. Here's why it matters.
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The cost of living crisis means Christmas is just another day for my family
Kerry, who has multiple health conditions, explains how the high cost of living is affecting her and her family this Christmas.
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Working in partnership: The Disability Charities Consortium
The Disability Charities Consortium (DCC) brings together CEOs and policy leads from nine of the UK’s leading not-for-profit disability organisations. We make sure disabled people’s…
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Will working from home fix the disability employment gap?
At last month’s Autumn Statement, the Government set out its grand plan to erase the Disability Employment Gap. Heralding ‘greater flexibility and availability of…
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How Sense’s support has opened up the world for Verity
When she was born, Verity’s family struggled to know how to communicate with her. Sense support worker Anne explains how she helped open up Verity's world.
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Government’s autumn statement gives with one hand, takes away with the other
Today’s Autumn Statement by the Chancellor has once again let down people with complex disabilities. The statement has given with one hand and taken…
