Michael McGrath speaks openly about his disability and optimism for the next decade
It’s a decade since Michael McGrath, CEO and founder of the Muscle Help Foundation, gave an inspirational speech in public for the first time and he’s …
It’s a decade since Michael McGrath, CEO and founder of the Muscle Help Foundation, gave an inspirational speech in public for the first time and he’s …
Well-known ethnobotanist, James Wong, talks us through how simple it is to get a tasty return from gardening and a few tips on making plants work harde…
The beautiful blooms signal summer and hopefully warmer weather. Many people will seize the opportunity to get outside, breathe fresh air and feel the…
National digital inclusion charity AbilityNet is running a series of technology Practitioner Days in centres around the UK.
The Ear Foundation has created a major innovation in the field of hearing loss, SoundSpace Online, the only website of its kind which brings together a…
People can experience financial hardship at any time for many different reasons.
Specialist equipment and adaptations can make all the difference to disabled people aiming to make a success of themselves in the workplace.
Disability needn’t be a barrier towards taking up artistic pursuits.
Research by Victim Support finds that people with a disability or illness are almost three and a half times more likely to suffer serious violence.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) was introduced as part of the Welfare Reform Act in 2013 and is gradually replacing the Disability Living Allowance…
As you look around for an appropriate care home for either yourself or someone you love you’ll want to make sure that you’re making the right decision.…
As little as half a century ago, the modern concept of respite care was virtually unheard of. Carers of disabled family members were given little suppo…
Imaginative new features are helping transform the experience of days out for disabled visitors across the UK according to the new Rough Guide to Acces…
A BAFTA winning TV production company are making a brand new heart-warming and sensitive documentary series for a major UK broadcaster. They are…
Throughout TravelAble there are many stories of what makes a holiday special and how to avoid many of the stresses which come along with organising a b…
OLIVIER THEATRE A co-production with Manchester International Festival wonder.land created by Damon Albarn, Moira Buffini and Rufus Norris …
A ‘Scrounger’ is a person who borrows from or lives off others, according to the Oxford English Dictionary and disabled people are being labelled as ‘b…
Nobody would dispute that planning for the future is a good idea. When we talk about serious issues involving the ‘what if I weren’t here anymore’ it’s…
Care provision continues to be a growing issue in this country with life expectancy increasing due to advances in medicine and new medical treatments, …
In April this year, the implementation of the Care Act brought promise of an improved approach to supporting adults with care and support needs. It als…
Able spoke with Head of Policy, Anna Bird, at charity, Scope to get her perspective on the state of care in the UK.