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This is why disabled people need more support in the cost of living crisis
New research from Sense shows that nearly a quarter of people with complex disabilities are struggling to heat their homes. It’s time for the government to act.
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Our new research lays bare the crisis facing people with complex disabilities – it is time for the government to act
In our new research, we found that even before the current cost of living crisis almost a quarter of people with complex disabilities were struggling to heat their homes.
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Chancellor’s emergency statement October 2022
Today the new Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt MP, gave a statement outlining changes to economic policy. This statement reversed a large number of announcements made during…
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What happened when Sense attended the 2022 Conservative and Labour Party Conferences
We were there to talk to parliamentarians about Sense’s ground-breaking research into the number of people with complex disabilities, explain how Sense supports people and highlight our campaigns.
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Are there limits to the role that charities should play in tackling the cost of living crisis?
Richard, our chief executive, discusses how Sense is making an impact on the cost of living crisis for the people we support and the role that the charity sector should play.
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Black is Beautiful
For Thelma, Black History Month is a reason to celebrate black identity, in all its forms.
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Looking up at Franklyn, never down
Through his climbing sessions, Franklyn has shown everyone the value of looking first at what people can do, not what they can’t.
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Screen readers: life with talking tech
Charlotte talks to us about life with her screen readers, sharing her thoughts on what works, what doesn't and what's worth putting up with.
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None of the cost of living support announced by the government goes far enough for disabled people
First came the announcement about the energy price cap, then came today’s mini-budget. But it's not enough to help disabled people and their families.
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Run For: A challenge to make time for yourself
Janine walked a huge 80 miles for Sense! She tells us about the positive difference this made to her wellbeing, as well as to the futures of other families who could find support from Sense.
