Special Olympics GB athletes to represent country at European Summer Games
A team of 49 athletes from across Great Britain – listed below - has been chosen to represent the country at the Special Olympics European Summer Games…
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The Care Show – The Key Platform for Industry Debate
Dedicated Care Show Survey Reveals Industry's Crucial Long Term Concerns With the UK care home market currently estimated to be worth in excess of £…
Diversity In Strength – The National Diversity Awards Pre Celebration
It’s always great to sit in an auditorium surrounded by people with the most positive outlook and in particular, those that have turned a perceived wea…
Good Luck Message from Alex Salmond, First Minister of Scotland
First Minister of Scotland Rt Hon Alex Salmond MSP: I am delighted to have this opportunity to extend my very best wishes and good luck to all the ath…
Get Involved with Sport in Glasgow
Glasgow Sport weekly coach led Disability Sports and Activity programmes consist of over 60 sessions across a range of sports including Boccia, Basketb…
Get A Free Issue Of Able
To receive your free copy of our September/October issue containing our fantastic Glasgow 2014 para-sport review, simply fill out the form below: Able…
The Stair Climbing Company’s Unique Solutions
Iain approached The Stair Climbing Company in March searching for a solution for his mother to get up and downstairs from her second floor flat. Iain’s…
Unique Study on Social Care and Parkinson’s Published
New research published last week reveals that many people are not aware of what social care is or how to access it. Good quality social care can make …
Glasgow 2014 Opening Ceremony first to feature a Commonwealth-wide fundraiser for children
International singing superstar Nicole Scherzinger and cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy are two of the star-studded names who will appear in a global fundr…
Online training aims to ensure warm welcome for all during Games
Minister launches new e-learning tool to boost £370m accessible tourism market A new £45,000 online training programme is set to help Scotland’s hotel…
GB Brings Home Four Medals From European Athletics Championships
The GB Team has returned to the UK with a total of four medals from the Inas Open European Athletics Championships, which took place in Bergen Op Zoom …
13 year-old Carer Wins National Award
Cheyenne McLaughlin, 13, from Isleworth, Middlesex, has been presented with a Stroke Association Life After Stroke Award. Cheyenne was presented with t…
Special servants of Special Olympics honoured in Queen’s Birthday Honours List
Special Olympics GB was thrilled to see two of its most valued supporters recognised in The Queen's Birthday Honours List. Elaine Daykin, the Founder …
Shaw Trust becomes approved schools academy sponsor and forms Shaw Education Trust
Employment, learning and skills charity, Shaw Trust, is combining its expertise with some of the UK’s leading educationalists to become an Approved Spo…
Disabled crew sailing to Recife in time for the World Cup
The British accessible tall ship, Lord Nelson, is currently sailing North from Rio de Janeiro and will be arriving in Recife on 12th June. The 55-metr…
Legacy: Young Scot
The Scottish Government has set up many and various schemes to ensure that the XX Commonwealth Games in Glasgow has a robust legacy that will benefit e…
Legacy: Workshops
The Scottish Government has set up many and various schemes to ensure that the XX Commonwealth Games in Glasgow has a robust legacy that will benefit e…
Legacy: SportScotland
The Scottish Government has set up many and various schemes to ensure that the XX Commonwealth Games in Glasgow has a robust legacy that will benefit e…
Legacy: Support a 2nd Team for 2014
The Scottish Government has set up many and various schemes to ensure that the XX Commonwealth Games in Glasgow has a robust legacy that will benefit e…
Care Event Coming to Town
For care providers in the Derbyshire area it’s almost time for your annual event, Care Roadshow Derby, to come to town. Bringing a variety of exhibitor…
Legacy: Venues and Village
The Scottish Government has set up many and various schemes to ensure that the XX Commonwealth Games in Glasgow has a robust legacy that will benefit e…
Legacy: Clyde Gateway
The Scottish Government has set up many and various schemes to ensure that the XX Commonwealth Games in Glasgow has a robust legacy that will benefit e…
Legacy: Transport
The Scottish Government has set up many and various schemes to ensure that the XX Commonwealth Games in Glasgow has a robust legacy that will benefit e…
GB Team Gears up for Inas European Athletics Championships
The GB Team is gearing up for the Inas Open European Athletics Championships which is an International Paralympic Committee (IPC) sanctioned event and …
City Venues to Stage Celebrations of Glasgow 2014 Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies
Thousands are expected to celebrate the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games at venues including Glasgow Green and the…