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Bield, one of Scotland’s leading housing and care providers, has appointed a new Chair who has revealed her desire to keep the charity ‘caring, innovative and strong’ into the future. Susan Napier has a 37 year career working in the housing sector.  Most recently as a freelance housing consultant and prior to that  as Director of Business Development at Dunedin ... Read More »

There is a clear need for sports providers to offer more local sport and physical activity opportunities which are accessible for wheelchair users, new research reveals. The findings, published today (Wednesday 19 October 2016) in a new report by WheelPower – British Wheelchair Sport, aims to support providers and sports bodies in planning and delivering their activities, to better meet ... Read More »

Where? Gateshead Leisure Centre, Shipcote Lane, Gateshead When? Saturday 3 December 2016, 11 am – 4 pm Cost: FREE to delegates About the International Day: Disability North will be hosting its annual International Day of Disabled People event – a fun filled day dedicated to the people and services in our region that promote inclusion and accessibility for all. The ... Read More »

RNIB Director of Engagement, Fazilet Hadi and RNIB Chair, Kevin Carey, both registered blind, took on the challenge alongside RNIB Director of Fundraising, Wanda Hamilton to help the charity continue to provide support to blind and partially sighted people.  Earlier this month, Fazilet, Kevin and Wanda faced the challenge of a lifetime, trekking across the wild Icelandic landscape to raise ... Read More »

Ability Fest is now in its 17th year! It took place, after a 3-year hiatus at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Glasgow Central hotel on Wed 12 October 2016. The event was a fantastic success with in excess of 400 disabled people & carers attending. Doors opened at 10am with the opening ceremony at 10.30am featuring Big Bright Star CIC Director, Debbie ... Read More »

Red carpet glamour has made an appearance at a Kirkintilloch retirement housing development as tenants and staff celebrated the people who have made an outstanding contribution to the development. The black-tie event took place at the development where HND Photography students from New College Lanarkshire, were out in force to capture the images of the award winners. Awards were presented ... Read More »

R82 UK, a world-leading specialist in assistive products for disabled children, has launched its revolutionary foldable Scallop seating system, available through its new product webshop – www.Also4Me.com The Scallop from R82 is a lightweight and portable solution that assists children of all ages who require additional support when sitting on the floor or in a chair. Suited for children with ... Read More »

It’s official. The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has confirmed that four British players, including Paralympic  gold medallist and Wimbledon men’s singles champion Gordon Reid and Rio quad singles silver medallist Andy Lapthorne, will compete at the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters 2016 in London (30 Nov-4 Dec). Tournament success throughout the year has ensured Reid (world No.2), Lapthorne (quad world No.4), Jordanne ... Read More »

  Kidz to Adultz North   Thursday 17 November 2016  9.30am – 4. 30pm                            EventCity, Manchester, M17 8AS   Visitor’s FREE entry tickets available!   Do you know or work with children and/or young people up to the age of 25 with disabilities or additional needs? Are you ... Read More »

Long serving staff members have been honoured at Bield’s 2016 AGM for their service to the leading housing and care provider. Staff members who have served at Bield’s developments and offices for 15 or 25 years made up the group who celebrated a combined total of 235 years of service with the charity. As a thanks for their longstanding dedication ... Read More »

Situated just 10 miles from the bright lights of Blackpool and an hour from the Lake District, Brickhouse Farm rests in six rural acres in Lancashire and provides a fun-filled break for families and friends. Each of their purpose-built, accessible cottages overlook the fully stocked Brickhouse fishing lake and are finished to the highest standards. Alongside stunning British-made oak furnishings ... Read More »

Doing a ‘proper job’ and heeding a customer’s request is reaping rewards for a travel venue. Cornwall Services has seen visitor numbers increase since it opened its Changing Places toilet for disabled visitors at the end of June. It had the facility installed, by Clos-o-Mat, after the need for the assisted, wheelchair-accessible toilet with additional fixtures of a changing bench ... Read More »