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Burton Street Foundation backs Paws for a Cause

Burton Street Foundation backs Paws for a Cause

by Asya Bakr | Dec 8, 2025 | Campaign, Campaign Top Story

A disability service committed to inclusivity has backed Paws for a Cause, a campaign in aid of the charity Support Dogs.  Burton Street Foundation (BSF), located in Sheffield, provides community resources to remove barriers for and empower disabled people. ...
Community marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Community marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities

by Asya Bakr | Dec 3, 2025 | Campaign

International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD) is celebrated today, dedicated to raising awareness and supporting the rights of disabled people.  The United Nations (UN) led day of recognition occurs annually and focuses this year on the theme of fostering...
Disability History Month launches with focus on assisted suicide bill

Disability History Month launches with focus on assisted suicide bill

by Asya Bakr | Nov 20, 2025 | Campaign, Campaign Top Story

Disability History Month has launched today across the UK, aiming to highlight the historical achievements and ongoing challenges of disabled communities.  This year’s theme, disability life and death, focuses on opposing the current draft legislation on...
‘Actions, Not Words’? Wes Streeting’s Pledge on Medical Misogyny Ignores Thousands of Women Living With ME

‘Actions, Not Words’? Wes Streeting’s Pledge on Medical Misogyny Ignores Thousands of Women Living With ME

by Leah Massingham | Nov 12, 2025 | In Focus, In Focus Top Story

Health Secretary Wes Streeting promised “actions, not words” in tackling medical misogyny last week after meeting television presenter Vicky Pattison, who has been lobbying for better treatment for women following her struggle with premenstrual dysphoric disorder...
Blue badge holders criticise council’s traffic ban despite terror threat

Blue badge holders criticise council’s traffic ban despite terror threat

by James Cain | Oct 18, 2025 | In Focus, In Focus Top Story, North Yorkshire, Politics

Disability groups have criticised plans to limit traffic in central York during this year’s Christmas Markets. Councillors have approved a recommendation by North Yorkshire Police for an Anti-Terrorism Traffic Regulation Order (ATTRO), which will restrict all...

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