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Holyrood Academy on Zembard Lane in Chard
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Chard school forced to undergo 'urgent' work during summer holidays

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How colour can improve a disabled person's life and why choice is essential

The survey aims to gather responses from 10,000 people to help develop the first 'Unfair Index' The survey aims to gather responses from 10,000 people to help develop the first 'Unfair Index'
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National survey launched on barriers faced by disabled people

Victoria-Jayne using the Priority Assistance service in Tesco with Raine aiding Victoria with her weekly shop.  Victoria-Jayne using the Priority Assistance service in Tesco with Raine aiding Victoria with her weekly shop. 
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How supermarkets and shops are improving in catering for disabled people

Victoria-Jayne Scholes with the Milano Cortina 2026 winter flame Victoria-Jayne Scholes with the Milano Cortina 2026 winter flame
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Winter Paralympic Flame is lit as president says 'it's capable of transforming lives'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves removes high end cars from Motability Scheme in a move which makes people with disabilities feel like they are unworthy. Chancellor Rachel Reeves removes high end cars from Motability Scheme in a move which makes people with disabilities feel like they are unworthy.
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Budget a 'slap in the face' to disabled people told they can't have luxury

When my body says ‘hey I’m reaching my limit now’, my brain overrules and that is when it all comes crashing down When my body says ‘hey I’m reaching my limit now’, my brain overrules and that is when it all comes crashing down
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What is Disability Burnout? How you can cope with it

Sir Stephen Timms has said the Government will hold off making changes to the Pip eligibility criteria until he has finished a review into the payments. Sir Stephen Timms has said the Government will hold off making changes to the Pip eligibility criteria until he has finished a review into the payments.
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No DWP Pip eligibility changes at next month’s Budget, says minister

For children with disabilities, playgrounds are often inaccessible, why are councils not making parks inclusive for all mandatory? For children with disabilities, playgrounds are often inaccessible, why are councils not making parks inclusive for all mandatory?
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My child has a disability - where can they go to play?

I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think it has come from being in a community that accepts themselves, that has helped me accept myself. I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think it has come from being in a community that accepts themselves, that has helped me accept myself.
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MPs have Disabled people's 'lives in their hands' but do they really understand?

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall leaves Downing Street, London, after a Cabinet meeting Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall leaves Downing Street, London, after a Cabinet meeting
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DWP disability benefit cuts could be thrown out as 108 Labour MPs rebel

'I am going to explain to you, the true cost of my Motability car, not because I feel I owe it to anyone, but because I want people to understand' 'I am going to explain to you, the true cost of my Motability car, not because I feel I owe it to anyone, but because I want people to understand'
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Do you get a free car because you are disabled? The Motability Scheme explained

Getting into sports can be hard, but finding a sport adapted to your disability can be even more challenging when you don’t know where to start. Getting into sports can be hard, but finding a sport adapted to your disability can be even more challenging when you don’t know where to start.
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'I want to be involved in a disability sport, but I just don’t know how?'

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