A new report setting out both the “concerns and opportunities” for disabled people in the aftermath of Brexit has been released by leading disability charity Papworth Trust. The 64-page document, entitled ‘Brexit – What next for disabled people?’, aims to raise awareness of the various issues coming out of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union in June. Social ... Read More »
Leading disability charity Papworth Trust has called on new Prime Minister Theresa May to prioritise housing and work needs for disabled and older people. On the day Mrs May replaces David Cameron at Number 10, the charity has urged the new PM to continue with the Government’s public ambition of halving the disability employment gap. Addressing the social care crisis by ... Read More »
Papworth Trust has today welcomed a select committee’s Welfare to Work report which calls for greater support for getting people with complex needs back into work. Among other recommendations, the Work and Pensions Committee have called on the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to maintain, and ideally, expand a separate specialist scheme for people with substantial disabilities. Papworth Trust, ... Read More »
A Rio Paralympics hopeful has paid tribute to the role Papworth Trust has played in helping him achieve European glory. Wheelchair basketball star Lee Manning was part of the Great Britain squad who were recently crowned kings of Europe for the third time in a row. To thank the charity for their role in his sporting development, Lee donated his ... Read More »
Profoundly autistic and hearing impaired, eight-year-old Edward Rixon’s young life has already been a battle. His doting mother, Louise, admits simple things that most families take for granted – such as shopping or devoting equal time to each child – can often be a struggle. So when Louise heard about Papworth Trust’s Kerry Farm, she thought it sounded like the perfect ... Read More »
Disability charity Papworth Trust hopes to grow its funds by selling a fresh new range of gardening accessories to its green-fingered supporters. The fun range includes mugs, t-shirts, sweaters and bags carrying cheeky dictionary definitions like: Shed (n): typically inhabited by men avoiding jobs Topiary (n): the art of trimming your bush The charity already raises funds through gardening activities. Many of ... Read More »
Papworth Trust’s Kerry Farm, which provides support and respite for people affected by disability, is now open for paid bookings for the first time. Until now, holidays at the farm near Newtown in Wales have only been available upon application. When someone has a disability, illness or injury, or is living with mental ill heath, finding the perfect holiday can ... Read More »
WheelPower, the national charity for wheelchair sport have been awarded £29,184 so more disabled children and recently injured adults can get fit and try new sports. The funding from the Varrier-Jones Foundation will help around 400 disabled people to attend events including the National Junior Games, several Primary/Junior Sports Camps and the flagship event for newly injured patients – The ... Read More »
What can you do? That was the question posed to young disabled people in Peterborough recently – and their answers included cheerleading, helping people to make their gardens look good, and being daring enough to try new things. The young people attend one of disability charity Papworth Trust’s youth clubs. The club, which is for disabled young people, is ... Read More »
TV presenter and farmer Jimmy Doherty has been announced as an Ambassador of disability charity Papworth Trust, which supports disabled people of all ages. Read More »
Nine in 10 disabled people are being forced to cut back on food or paying household bills after being refused emergency housing payments to help them pay the “bedroom tax“, research has found. Read More »
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