We are a disability charity and social care provider, empowering people to live, learn and work as independently as they choose.
Scotland, United Kingdom
Joined March 2017
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Leonard Cheshire in Scotland retweeted
Gov must not U-turn on uprating benefits in line with inflation.
900k #Disabled households on Universal Credit will be at least £385 a year worse off if based on earnings (5.4%) vs Sep CPI (10.1%).
@Jeremy_Hunt must keep his word to prioritise most in need. #CostOfLivingCrisis
ALT A yellow image with purple text saying: Gov must keep its word or disabled people will be at least £385 worse off a year.
Change 100, our internship programme for #Disabled graduates, is now open!
We offer paid summer work placements with leading employers in the UK who believe disability isn’t a barrier to a brilliant career.
Find out more (and apply) on our website 👉 bit.ly/3Tg5jKX
ALT 95% of Change 100 interns say that they have more confidence applying to jobs after their internship. Find out more at leonardcheshire.org/change100
Brilliant to see how @Cuttingedgethea Young Company are using their iPads. Keeping track of progress, memorising choreography and documenting their fantastic work!
Thanks very much for sending over this wonderful video!
A huge thank you to @Yorkshire_BS in Inverness for their generous donation for digital equipment, helping disabled adults at our Cheshire House Service to get online.
You can find out more here 👇
inverness-courier.co.uk/news…
We are deeply saddened by the death of our patron, Her Majesty The Queen. Her Majesty’s endless support of many charities, including our own, around the world has been a guiding light.
ALT A photo of Her Majesty the Queen smiling in a beautiful blue coat, with pearl earrings and a silver broach.
Leonard Cheshire in Scotland retweeted
While a temporary freeze on energy bills is a welcome step in the right direction, disabled people are already being pushed into poverty with current bills going through the roof. Read our response to today’s government announcement on energy bills: bit.ly/3TUvJTj
ALT Energy bills are already sky-high. Disabled people need more targeted support.
Leonard Cheshire in Scotland retweeted
We've joined over 50 charities calling for @trussliz to #FixThisCrisis by increasing Universal Credit and #Disability benefits to reflect the real cost of living.
Sign our petition: bit.ly/3QCqRQE
ALT Text reads: Dear Prime Minister, it's time to #FixThisCrisis. There are logos of the 50 charities who are in the partnership.
Leonard Cheshire in Scotland retweeted
Because of the #CostOfLivingCrisis #Disabled people are choosing between essential things like charging their wheelchair or eating a meal.
As our new PM @trussliz please act quickly so that everyone can keep safe and healthy this winter.
Here's a🧵on how we think you can do it.
"Adult Disability Payment is extra money to help you if you have a disability or long-term health condition that affects your everyday life."
If your mobility/daily living are affected by a health condition, you could be eligible. Find out more below 👇
mygov.scot/adult-disability-…
We're still looking for #disabled people to share their experience with #accessible taxis! If you're in Edinburgh, Inverness or the Highlands region, follow the link below and share your story, compensated by a £25 amazon voucher!
Last plea from us to help our research on taxi journeys for #Disabled people!
If you have time to share your thoughts on getting #Accessible taxis please sign-up via the link in this tweet.
survey.alchemer.com/s3/70035…
"Adult Disability Payment is extra money to help you if you have a disability or long-term health condition that affects your everyday life."
PIP has been replaced by the Adult Disability Payment - Find out if you're eligible and what this means here 👇
dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/…
We are studying accessibility of taxis, and looking to host online focus groups for disabled people to discuss their experiences in Edinburgh, Inverness & the Highlands region.
Participation compensated by a £25 Amazon voucher.
Register here:
survey.alchemer.com/s3/69667…
🚕 💬 🙋♀️🙋♂️
ALT White text on a purple background says: How accessible are taxis and minicabs?
Leonard Cheshire in Scotland retweeted
We'd love to amplify as many #Disabled people as possible this #DisabilityHateCrimeWeek.
If you'd like to share your experience of hate crime, and help call out #Ableist abuse, please email [email protected].
ALT Image is white text on a purple background saying: Help us call out ableist abuse.
Leonard Cheshire in Scotland retweeted
Are you worried about being able to use your #BlueBadge on holiday this summer?
Travelling abroad can be a nightmare for so many reasons at the moment. This needs securing ASAP to, in the very least, make parking simple for #Disabled people.
theguardian.com/society/2022…
Leonard Cheshire in Scotland retweeted
We hope you're all safe and as cool as can be!
There's some great tips for managing this extreme hot weather below 👇
bbc.co.uk/news/disability-62…
Happy 30th birthday, Wardieburn!
Last week, residents and staff at the service in Edinburgh celebrated 30 years of Wardieburn!
The sun was out celebrating with everyone on the patio! 🌞😎
ALT Staff and residents at Wardieburn group together for a photo. 9 people are standing in the background, with 4 more seated in wheelchairs by the table. On the table in the foreground is a cake. There are balloons and fairy lights hung up around the edges of the patio in the background and some drinks on the table, showing the party atmosphere!
ALT A square chocolate cake, with candles in the shape of the number 30, as well as the words "Happy 30th Wardieburn" written in icing.
Voting closes at the end of this week! If you're in any of the below stores this week, we'd be very grateful if you could ask for a token at checkout and help us ensure people with disabilities can stay connected!
Another brilliant episode of #BBCAccessAll -
A great podcast about air travel and festivals with a wheelchair, stand up comedy, sight-loss journeys and spies- we highly recommend tuning in!
Transcript available here: bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0cgvv9…
The latest #BBCAccessAll episode is out now
@Martidougan2012 gives his top tips on how to enjoy festivals as a wheelchair-user, Mik Scarlet explains how he broke his leg on a plane and comedian Chris McCausland reveals how he nearly became a blind spy
bbc.in/3xONWrf
Leonard Cheshire in Scotland retweeted
Today's research from @sensecharity echoes what #Disabled people told us earlier this year. Issues have worsened & for many, it feels like help isn't going far enough. #CostOfLivingCrisis bit.ly/3HDbJz5
Disabled people and their families are at breaking point.
The Government's #CostOfLiving support will only offer temporary relief.
We need long-term financial support to stop people being forced to choose between fuel, food and vital medical equipment.
independent.co.uk/news/uk/pe…
