{"id":1906,"date":"2022-03-25T14:33:10","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T14:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/?page_id=1906"},"modified":"2026-05-19T09:43:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T08:43:58","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Sense | For disabled people"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t
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Applications are open for our 2027 TCS London Marathon places!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Soak up the electric atmosphere as you\u2019re cheered on by the crowds of thousands in one of the world’s most famous marathons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We offer personalised, creative and flexible support for disabled people with complex needs. Our tailored approach ensures that every person is empowered to live fully at every stage of life.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out about the services we offer<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t

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\n \n Our plan 2026 \u2013 2029\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
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\n \n Act now to stop cuts to disability benefits\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
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\n \n Will you support a child like Leo at a Sense Family Day?\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
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A lot of social workers or teachers haven\u2019t understood U\u2019nite\u2019s needs, because she\u2019s multi-sensory impaired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But Sense understand. They have been brilliant. They\u2019re so passionate in what they do, and they\u2019ve shown so much concern.<\/p>\nAlthea, whose daughter U’nite is supported by Sense<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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\n \n Introducing our three-year plan: Transforming Sense, together\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
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\n \n “Megan is finally getting the right MSI support at school \u2013 but I feel she\u2019s missed out on ten years of education\u201d\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
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Keep in touch with Sense<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We’d love to stay in touch. Get stories, news from our campaigns and ways to get involved straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Join the Sense team!<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Make a real difference to the lives of disabled people and their families across the UK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’re looking for MSI teachers, support workers, shop managers, fundraisers and loads more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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