Welsh disabled people take control of social care
Disabled people in Wales are set to benefit from a new, pioneering way of receiving social care, thanks to a scheme being officially rolled out across…
Sport
Special Olympics World Games, Abu Dhabi 2019 takes place this March
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Government has declared 2019 as the Year of Tolerance, adding even more significance to the World Games. Having earned …
Duke of Sussex Sends Message of Good Luck to Special Olympics Great Britain Team
The Duke of Sussex has sent a message of good luck to the Special Olympics Great Britain team on the eve of The Special Olympics World Games 2019, whi…
32nd Inter Spinal Unit Games attracts newly paralysed sports participants in April 2019
Next month Stoke Mandeville Stadium is hosting the nationally renowned Inter Spinal Unit Games from 8-12 April 2019, organised by the national Charity…
Good Luck Athletes! GB MP Sarah Newton meets with athletes from the Special Olympics GB team
MP Sarah Newton, Minister of State for Disabled People, Health and Work, met with athletes from the Special Olympics GB team to wish them good luck as…
Sporting superstars deliver the ultimate Pep Talk to athletes ahead of the Special Olympics
Some of the most iconic managers, coaches and athletes in the world – including Pep Guardiola and Gareth Southgate – have come tog…
Entries open for 2019 English Disability Open
Entries open today for the 2019 English Disability Open, which is being run solely by England Golf for the first time. The championship takes place…
2019 King Power Wheelchair Rugby Quad Nations Winners Announced!
A thrilling final, which had both teams neck and neck for much of the game, ended with disappointment for Great Britain as current world champions, Ja…
Arlene Phillips tells Yorkshire, “Feel good, keep moving, Dance On!”
This month sees the launch of DANCE ON, a new series of dance classes for older adults in Bradford, Doncaster and Leeds. Supported by National Lott…
Path to Success Raise over £10,000 for London Titans Wheelchair Basketball Club
London Titans Wheelchair Basketball Club have been presented with a five figure cheque by a leading disability charity to fund their forthcoming Europ…
Inspirational Adepitan, a true Paralympian champion
Paralympic medal winner and TV presenter, Ade Adepitan inspired his audience at the University of East London (UEL) with a message of overcoming life’…
Leicester To Welcome Japanese Dignitaries To Sign New Commitment To Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby
Leicester is to play host to a special delegation from Japan as the Mayor of Kitakyushu and other dignitaries come to the city to attend the laun…
First WCMX Jam takes place in Northamptonshire this March
On the 24th March between 0800 & 1200 hrs the first WCMX Jam takes place in the UK at Adrenaline Alley Urban Sports Venue in Corby Northamptonshir…
British Blind Sport, Sense and UK Deaf Sport join forces to increase inclusive opportunities across England
British Blind Sport, national disability charity, Sense and UK Deaf Sport, have joined forces and are collectively working as the Sensory Alliance. Wi…
Motorsport for Disabled Drivers – What does it take to race?
Team BRIT is creating an exciting opportunity for disabled drivers, through its new Racing Academy, giving any disabled driver with a full UK licence …
Get Cycling – the ideal alternative to travelling by car
Get Cycling are a not-for-profit giving you impartial advice and a choice of over 150 new and refurbished cycles in stock. Come to their try-out centr…
Theo Clinkard takes the lead at the Talent Hub
Renowned choreographer and designer Theo Clinkard takes up his new role as lead artist of the Talent Hub this week, as a new cohort of dance artists w…
Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby Announce Line Up For The Return Of King Power Quad Nations Tournament
Following the huge success of the inaugural King Power Quad Nations tournament in 2018, which saw over 5000 supporters watch Paralympic Gold, Silver a…
Liverpool to host Special Olympics GB Summer Games 2021
Liverpool is to host the Special Olympics GB Summer Games 2021 - the biggest multi-sport tournament the city has ever staged. Special Olympics Grea…
Fitness instructor with muscular dystrophy creates Paracise
"I have been a group exercise instructor for 30 years but in 2014 was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy, a muscle wasting disease. In spite of the dia…
Largest Disability Sporting Event In Peterborgough this February
On Saturday February 9th, 2019 Inspire Peterborough, Amilly Fitness, Special Olympics Peterborough, Disability Peterborough, The Mobility Aids Centre,…
Take on 2019 with Cyclone
Activity is important for all of us, but exercise and physical activity can be particularly beneficial for spinal cord injury (SCI) patients. It can r…
World Wheelchair Curling Championship Tickets Now On Sale
Tickets are now on sale for the World Wheelchair Curling Championships 2019. The championship is being held at Stirling’s PEAK Sport’s Village from th…
Local Orpheus Centre student, Andrew, wows audience of BBC’s The Greatest Dancer
In the first episode of the brand-new BBC dance talent show contestants compete to win £50,000 and a chance to perform on Strictly Come Dancing—one of…
Disability sport heroes recognised at Active Essex Sports Awards 2018
Disability sport heroes were crowned at an inspirational Active Essex Sports Awards 2018 which celebrated sporting achievements from grassroots t…