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People like you, writing about their experiences of complex needs and all things Sense.
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How this Christmas will be different for my family
Anna lives in Chesterfield with her three kids, Mac, George and Charlie. She explains how the cost of living is impacting her Christmas plans.
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How Sense showed us that festive fun was possible for our whole family
We catch up with Thomas's mum, Caroline, to look back on their first Sense Christmas Family Day.
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It’s time to give young carers the support they deserve
Robert Moss, who runs our siblings and young carers service, talks about young carers' rights and the opportunities Sense offer.
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Celebrate Disability History Month by learning about these important people in disability history
Disability History Month runs from 16 November to 16 December. So it’s the perfect time to ask: how well do you know your disability history?
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Disabled people like me who can’t work more hours are being left behind
"A lot of people, like me, can’t physically work full time. If we can’t keep up with putting food on the table, it’s really not fair."
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I look forward to getting out of the house for my Sensory Walk every week
David joins Sense every week for a Sensory Walk. Here, he explains why these walks mean so much to him.
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Giving Martin the keys to open up his world
Anxiety kept Martin from stepping outside of his home for over a decade. When he came to Sense, Martin’s team reignited his zest for life.
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Why an open culture is the key to good safeguarding
Here are some of the ways that we make sure we’re getting safeguarding right at Sense.
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What the autumn statement means for disabled people
After today’s statement by the chancellor about taxes and spending, Georgina – who leads on research for Sense – breaks down what it might mean for you if you’re disabled.
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I just want to give my daughter the best life, without worrying about rising bills
Yvette is a full-time carer to her daughter Rosey, 24. In a new short film, Yvette told Sense about how the cost of living crisis is impacting her life with her daughter.
