This article is a sponsored advertorial. Naidex is the UK’s leading event for the disability, independent living and healthcare communities, a space where accessibility, innovation and lived experience come together to shape a more inclusive world.   For over 50 years, Naidex has been at the forefront of progress, connecting professionals, carers, individuals and brands who share one common goal: to improve lives through inclusion, technology and understanding. Who attends Na

ParalympicsGB has announced the Media & Entertainment Group Global as its Official Audio & Outdoor Partner for the upcoming Paralympic cycle and through to the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games. The collaboration will bring the stories, achievements and personalities of ParalympicsGB athletes to audiences across the UK. It will give fans access to ParalympicsGB content across Global’s flagship radio brands and podcasts, including  athlete-led content and behind-the-scenes fea

Teenager Nevaeh Dunmore (pictured above) is encouraging disabled and neurodivergent children to showcase their talents in a charity competition. The 16-year-old, who is autistic, dyslexic and has epilepsy, was one of three winners in last years’ Time to Shine competition run by charity Cauldwell Children. The competition aims to recognise potential in every child by celebrating the talents of disabled and neurodivergent children aged 6-16. “Performing is my happy place – I fe

The Banff Mountain Film Festival, now in its 50th year, is a celebration of personal achievement designed to be shared with a worldwide audience. This year’s Red programme (there’s a separate Blue programme) of five films will make you laugh and make you cry. There are screenings across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland for the rest of 2026. The Banff festival organisers have been coming to the UK for 17 years with their handpicked selection of some of the most wo

Live to Your Living Room welcomes the award-winning John Kirkpatrick to the stage on February 12 to take on a whirlwind tour of the humble squeezebox.   If you’re a lover of squeezeboxes of all styles, shapes, and forms, this gig will deliver exquisite music and a history lesson at the same time. Enjoy two hundred years of popular tunes played on the Anglo concertina, the melodeon, and the button accordion, including folk classics, nostalgic signature tunes, lugubrious hymns,

Family Fund and National Deaf Children’s Society have launched a new UK-wide support programme for deaf children.   The partnership will provide over £400,000 in funding for assistive technology and British Sign Language (BSL) learning to support   families of children with hearing loss aged 11 and under.   The new programme will support around 600 families across the UK, funding vital technology to support children’s hearing and communication needs, alongside BSL courses to

There are just five days left to enter Elevate - The Disabled Founders Pitch, created to empower disabled founders and entrepreneurs.   Back as part of Naidex (National Accessibility, Inclusion & Disability Expo) 2026 it’s an opportunity for a business to secure the funding, mentorship, and platform it needs to reach the next level. Held in partnership with Lloyds the initiative will provide a unique platform for disabled entrepreneurs and business owners to showcase their in

Dynamic Earth has announced a major milestone in its commitment to inclusion by introducing British Sign Language (BSL) into its world-class Planetarium. The Edinburgh-based science centre will become one of the first in the UK to offer multiple Planetarium films with BSL interpretation from March 1. This includes  You Are Here  and  Don’t Panic , live shows developed by Dynamic Earth’s team of in‑house astronomers. Supported by funding from the Birkdale Trust, the initiative

Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) has launched the results of its nationwide ‘T ravel With Confidence’   campaign. Funded by the Motability Foundation, the campaign has documented the real-world challenges faced by wheelchair users and people with limited mobility every day. With just 48 hours' notice, six people with spinal cord injuries from across the UK were challenged to plan and complete a journey to Central London using two forms of public transport, capturing and rati

Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity (DVLCC) is celebrating 25 years of providing life-changing support to babies and young children living with cerebral palsy and other motor learning impairments. Since opening its doors in 2001, the charity has grown from a vision by the late Dame Vera Lynn (pictured below) into a vital service supporting families throughout the southeast.  The charity is marking the milestone by setting an ambitious goal to support 25 more children this year

heavily award-nominated film Hamnet (12A) is set to wipe the slate clean on how we think of England’s most enduring writer.     Based on Maggie O’Farrell’s best-selling novel, Oscar-winning director Chloe Zhao brings together Irish powerhouses Paul Mescal   and Jessie Buckley   as man and wife, William Shakespeare and the mysterious Anne Hathaway.  This heart-wrenching period drama follows the couple's early love and family life, with the story starting as two young dreamers

Golfers of all levels with a disability will compete for the title of Scottish Disability Champion at a tournament hosted by St Andrews Links Trust at the renowned Home of Golf.   In collaboration with Scottish Golf, the 2026 PING Scottish Open for Golfers with a Disability will be held in St Andrews between April 30 and May 1 over the links of the Eden Course.   Open to male and female golfers, the competition consists of 36 holes of stroke play over two days, with an offici

The University of Southampton has achieved Park Access accreditation for its Boldrewood Innovation Campus site in Hampshire. Park Access is an accreditation that is recognised throughout the whole of the UK as a benchmark for accessible and inclusive parking and electric vehicle charging facilities. It enables everyone, regardless of their accessibility needs, to identify car parks and facilities, such as EV charge points, that they can use with ease. The accreditation is iss

More than half of blind and partially sighted people fear being stranded, stressed and disoriented during train journeys due to the unpredictability of their experiences with rail passenger assistance.   New research from the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) found three in four blind and partially sighted people say they can’t rely on rail staff for assistance and information, while more than 60 per cent say they are not consistently met by staff at stations wh

Accessibility upgrades have been officially opened at Biggleswade Station in Bedfordshire to make it more inclusive and welcoming for all. Installation of the new footbridge with lifts was carried out as part of the Government’s Access for All programme – creating a step-free route to and between platforms. A ribbon-cutting ceremony (pictured) was held with local dignitaries, and guests from nearby Ivel Valley College, the Biggleswade Rail Access Network campaign group, Netwo

Bringing the latest action and adventure films to venues around the UK and Ireland the Banff Mountain Film Festival is back for 2026. With extreme climbing, kayaking, mountain biking and more, the Banff Mountain Film Festival features two new collections of inspirational short films from remote corners of the planet.   “Immerse yourself in a night of gripping adventure – up on the big screen!” said tour director Nell Teasdale. “The Banff Mountain Film Festival showcases the y

George Bates has been appointed GB Men’s Head Coach and Player Development Coach for British Wheelchair Basketball. George first picked up the sport in 2007 with Leicester Cobras, developing his skills to a world-class level and earning a place on the GB U23 Men’s team at the 2013 IWBF U23 World Championships. His senior debut followed in 2017, and he went on to make history with the team by claiming Great Britain’s first ever World Championship gold in 2018. As a coach, Geor

Face Everything and Rise (FEAR), a charity that supports, educates and provides information to those living on artificial nutrition runs regular swim events throughout the UK. FEAR Swim days are designed for adults and children (plus family and friends), whose lives involve enteral or parenteral nutrition, intestinal failure or long-term IV treatments (such as chemotherapy and dialysis).   Swim days are held at the Triangle Leisure Centre (Burgess Hill, West Sussex), Rotherha

Elevate – The Disabled Founders Pitch is back as part of Naidex (National Accessibility, Inclusion & Disability Expo) 2026. Held in partnership with Lloyds, it’s an opportunity for a business to secure the funding, mentorship, and platform it needs to reach the next level. The initiative will once again provide a unique platform for disabled entrepreneurs and business owners to showcase their innovative solutions to a panel of industry experts. At the semi-final of February 2

There is just two weeks to go to enter Living with Disability’s inaugural awards. The LWD Awards celebrate individuals and organisations who have made a significant impact within the disabled community.   Categories include Fundraising Hero, Community Club, Young Person of the Year, Charity of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Best Support, Outstanding Achievement and Innovation. Each category recognises a unique contribution, ensuring that every effort—big or small—is acknowl