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*NOW CLOSED* - Scope focus group in Cardiff on Moving House (paid)
EDIT: This is now closed. Thank you to everyone who took part! Hi guys! I'm James, Scope's Panel Officer. We're running a focus group in Cardiff. We want to talk to disabled people about moving house. Whether you have moved house in the past 2 years or have moved many times, we want to hear your experiences. We are looking…
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Free blind & partially sighted cricket sessions - London, SE11
* FREE blind & partially sighed cricket sessions * Ages 12+ * All experience & ability levels welcome * Qualified coaches with VI expertise Sat 15 Feb, 1pm - 3pm Ken Barrington Cricket Centre, The Kia Oval, London SE11 5SS To register, or for more info, contact: charlie.raven@metroblindsport.org or call 07956 292 046
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Woking Council Taxi Enquiries - Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
Good day, We are looking for your support and input as we are trying to get a rough idea of the views and feelings of wheelchair users in relation to Taxis. As I'm sure many of you are aware, there are two different types of licenced vehicles in every area. Private Hire Vehicles are booked in advance (often called…
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12 best mindfulness apps for meditation, keeping calm and help sleeping – The Independent
Over
the past couple of years mindfulness has exploded in popularity. Like many
trends, it has faced questions about whether it’s just another health-crazed
fad. But it’s not just
Instagram influencers who are recommending it. According to the NHS website,
paying more attention to the present moment, and to thoughts and…
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Sibling bullying
Hi everyone, I am a third year undergraduate student needing parents of at least 2 children under the age of 16 to complete my questionnaire for my dissertation if possible. It is on sibling bullying in children with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder. It only takes 5 minutes or less to complete and I would be very…
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A walking frame for one handed people
I am a student doing my Design and Technology A-Level, and I was just wondering whether anybody has or knows someone with difficulty balancing, or someone with only one arm. I have noticed that although there are a lot of walking frames around, there is a general lack of walking frames for people with only one arm that…
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Research on Private Rental
Hi everyone. I’m looking for some help and feedback from wheelchair users who are looking for, having issues with private rental properties. We are a private property letting company, looking to convert some studio flats and one bed flats to make them accessible and available to wheelchairs users. What I want to know is…
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Medical Syringe Recall
Medicina Ltd is conducting a recall of medical syringes. These include their Oral Tip and ENFit Home Use Low Dose Syringes. Please see the attached document for more information
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You Don’t Look Sick: ‘I was told I was imagining my symptoms for three years’ - The Metro
Nicola
Deeley, 22, Winsford, Cheshire, lives with fibrous dysplasia of the skull – a
bone disorder in where scar-like tissue develops instead of normal bone. It
causes pain, misshapen bones and can lead to fractures. The condition can occur
in other parts of the body but when it is specifically in the skull, it can
cause…
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Could you be Lord Sugar's next business partner?
Never thought The Apprentice was for you? Think again, anyone can have a seed of an idea and become an entrepreneur, you just need the backing. If you apply to The Apprentice Series 16, that seed could become a fully-fledged and funded business! The winning candidate will receive an investment of £250,000 and will go into…
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Press request: pregnancy with a disability, do you get enough support?
Enable magazine are wanting to write a feature, looking at pregnancy with a disability. What do you wish you had known about? Do disabled pregnant women get enough support? If this is something you'd be interested in getting involved with then please message the community on community@scope.org.uk. 1st February 2020…
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Sex and Disability
Hello! I'm a university student doing an advertising campaign for Durex! This survey is to collect opinions for a campaign to empower disabled people by challenging preconceptions of 'real' sex, and to challenge stereotypes! I'd be super grateful if I could have your input and everything will be kept anonymous! Don't worry…
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Empowerment in sex for disabled people (Survey/Student Project)
Hi there! My name is Martina, I'm a Visual Communication student at Arts University Bournemouth. Together with my friend Laura I am working on a new project for Durex. Our task is to fight for diverse representation and empowerment in sex for disabled people. We are really passionate about this project and our goal is to…
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Disability Law
Hi I completed a Disability Discrimination Project whilst doing a Humanities Foundation degree in 2012. I've been tasked by my ESA adviser to update it and send it to the Disability coordinator in our local council. This is very flattering and exciting that I've been given the opportunity to help in some way. My question…
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Where are we all from?
I'm from Leicester UK.
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Daniel Radcliffe health: ‘It’s never held me back’ Harry Potter star’s hidden condition
Daniel Radcliffe, 30, famed for being Harry Potter, revealed in 2008 he had a mild form of
dyspraxia - also known as developmental coordination disorder. The condition
affects physical co-ordination, preventing simple activities such as wiring or
tying shoelaces, and makes a person appear clumsy. But the star hasn’t…
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Feedback on healthcare apps
I am a first year business student in France and I am looking for information about healthcare apps, and how they are perceived by parents around the world. I have chosen a free app, which won the award for the best peadiatric app in 2019, for my research. It is aimed at young children who have glue ear…
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Life Skills Course starting in February
I will be running a Life Skills Course
starting in February for eight weeks. This course is run in conjunction with Christians
Against Poverty (CAP). We will be offering practical advice on the challenges of
living on a low income, ways to help money go further, eating on a budget,
alongside one-to-one informal coaching…
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Adult and Junior Football Disability Sessions!!!
My name is Corey Patterson and I work for Fleetwood Town Community Trust as a PE & School Sport / Community Activator. This is a post to inform you about a programme which we run for adults with disabilities. The programme is called Adult Pan Ability which is a football session which we run from 5-6 for 16+-year-olds at…
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Have you got an idea to transform employment for disabled people?
UnLtd are looking for 24
game-changing social businesses who want to scale up and grow their social
impact and who are improving access to employment for those who face
significant struggles such as but not limited to disabled people, ex-offenders
and the homeless. They’re looking for exciting
social ventures who are: *…
