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Charity Demands More Support for People with Neurological Conditions
A leading coalition which has exposed significant shortfalls in care and support for people with neurological conditions is campaigning...


Counting Down the Days to Disability Expo
Europe’s largest event for disabled people by disabled people is less than a month away. Disability Expo will be a one-of-a-kind...


The Fashion Collection that Relieves Chronic Pain
A fashion design undergraduate who has a chronic pain condition has created a clothing range to help people, like her, who have hidden...


Volunteers Needed for IBSA World Games
Hundreds of volunteers are needed for the 2023 International Blind Sport Federation (IBSA) World Games this summer. The event is being...


Growing Concern for People with Spinal Cord Injuries as Cash Crisis Hits Hard
Eight out of 10 spinal cord injured people are concerned about how they will survive next winter due to the cost-of-living crisis...


British Athletes Unite for Diversity and Inclusion Campaign
Athletes from Team GB, ParalympicsGB and Special Olympics GB have joined forces for a campaign to tackle bias and discrimination. Their...


Hidden Disabilities Sunflower and Parallel Lifestyle Partner Up
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, creators of the award-winning Sunflower lanyard, are teaming up with the organisers of a national...


RNIB Thanks Volunteers for Supporting People with Sight Loss
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is marking Volunteers Week (June 1 – 7) by celebrating the magnificent work its...


Financial Inclusion Report for Improved Access for d/Deaf Community Published
A report by the Lending Standards Board (LSB) aims to drive financial inclusion for d/Deaf customers in the banking and credit...


East West Rail’s Accessibility Panel Steaming Ahead
A pioneering panel which aims to ensure the varying needs of disabled people are fully met by East West Railway Company (EWR Co) has been...


Hero’s Welcome for Hari after Reaching Top of the World
Hari Budha Magar has arrived in Kathmandu to a hero’s welcome after becoming the first double above knee amputee to scale the world’s...


COMPETITION: Win An Overnight Stay In Windsor With Dinner For Parallel Windsor
We have a fantastic opportunity for one of our LWD magazine readers to win an overnight stay for two at the 4-star Sir Christopher Wren...


Roll Up, Roll Up to a Circus of Surprises
Extraordinary Bodies’ spectacular new circus theatre musical combines the skill and talent of D/deaf, disabled, and non-disabled artists....


Big Bank Urges Businesses to Invest in Changing Places Toilets
Lloyds Banking Group is encouraging other employers to follow its lead by including a Changing Places toilet in their offices. As part of...


Hari Budha Magar Conquers Everest
Hari Budha Magar has become the world’s first double above-the-knee amputee to summit Everest. Through his climb, 43-year-old Hari aims...


Time To Change Public Perceptions of Spinal Cord Injury
Today is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day and the focus is on the bowel care campaign launched by the Spinal Injuries Association’s to...


Pop-Up Sensory Space for Perfect Playtime
A world first sensory play den that creates a calm space for children with developmental disabilities has been developed to pop-up at...


Sight Loss Charity Focuses on Anxiety During Mental Health Awareness Week
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is encouraging people with sight loss who might be experiencing feelings of anxiety...


Support Dogs in the Picture at Parallel Windsor
The Organisers at Parallel Windsor have developed a unique partnership with Chris Miller, the UK’s first certified Dog Photography...


‘Benjamin Button’ cell reverse ageing technique used in Pioneering Parkinson's Research
A pioneering Parkinson’s research project using a ‘Benjamin Button’ reverse ageing technique to produce stem cells has begun in Wales....

