Nearly 100 people came together for Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity’s annual sponsored walk, Walk Together, and raised almost £18,000 for children under five with cerebral palsy and other motor learning impairments. Walkers enjoyed glorious sunshine in West Sussex as they took on one of three options: a fully accessible 5k route, a 15k mixed-terrain trek or a shorter sensory Bear Hunt for younger children and families. For a quarter of a century, Dame Vera Lynn Childr

The rail industry has extended the Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility to help more people access discounted rail travel. From today (September 30) customers with a long-term impairment, health condition or neurodivergence that has lasted or is expected to last at least 12 months and significantly affects their ability to use rail services will be able to apply for the Disabled Persons Railcard. Eligibility under the expansion will be based on the impact a person's conditio

The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is back, bringing a new collection of captivating ocean-themed films to venues around the UK this autumn. A powerful and visually stunning line-up of short thrilling ocean adventure films will celebrate the ocean from every angle: above the surface, beneath the waves, and deep into the stories that connect us all to the sea. “As we head into our 13th year, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour remains a celebration of the ocean in all its beaut

New research from the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has revealed the significant financial pressures facing blind and partially sighted people across the UK. With rising living costs impacting not only household finances but also independence, wellbeing and social connection, the key findings revealed:       · Only 13% of those receiving disability benefits said their disability benefits completely covered the additional costs of sight loss.   · More th