Tuesday 30 September 2014

Disabled Car Scheme Winner

TrustFordPotters Bar is celebrating winning a regional award for its work with the Motability Car Scheme this week. The accolade is part of a new programme of awards to reward local Motability dealerships that provide outstanding customer service in their area.


Monday 29 September 2014

Spontaneity Beats Planning

Research has revealed that 73% of us crave spontaneity, with time and money the biggest barriers to a fulfilled life as trend towards stopover vacations takes flight.

Friday 26 September 2014

Graham Norton Takes To The Sky



Going away and annoyed you’ll miss Graham Norton? No longer a problem, as from Wednesday October 1, the award-winning TV comedy chat show, 'The Graham Norton Show' will be available on British Airways' long-haul flights.

Thursday 25 September 2014

Spoon To Change Life For Disabled

A new design of spoon has revolutionised the way a man with cerebral palsy can eat and will transform mealtimes for people with shaky hands.

 

Wednesday 24 September 2014

Disabled Sailing Crew Complete Challenge

The first ship to circle the world with disabled crew members completed its two-year journey as it moored alongside HMS Belfast on the Thames in central London.



Tuesday 23 September 2014

£10K Prize For Disability Innovations!

A new initiative offering £10,000 to assist in developing an idea to help disabled people live more independently has been launched  by a leading personal injury law firm and a disability charity

Monday 22 September 2014

Friday 19 September 2014

Disabled Dancers Take To The Stage


This year Sadler’s Wells launched the start of =dance, a new series featuring some of the most exciting and innovative work created and performed by deaf and disabled artists.
 

Thursday 18 September 2014

10 Best Places to Study and Live


Studying abroad presents students with the opportunity to embark on international adventures, experience other cultures and enhance their academic abilities.

As students all over the world pack their backs for university, whether for the first time or to return for the upcoming semester, Lamudi has examined the most unique places to study and live overseas.

Wednesday 17 September 2014

Will Scotland Result Change Your Holiday Spending?


In the last few days, the pound has weakened markedly against the Euro and the US Dollar, as the outcome of the Scottish referendum makes the headlines. 
 
 

Monday 15 September 2014

Friday 12 September 2014

Disability Not Stopping Degree

Despite living with an MS-like condition that causes walking difficulties, Mel Richards, 43 from Edinburgh, has been able to continue enjoying a varied lifestyle and is applying to Higher Education thanks to a mobility scooter.

Thursday 11 September 2014

Quality Family Time?

More than 12.5 million people (18%)1 have enjoyed a '3G' holiday in the past year, meaning at least three generations of the family were on the trip.

Wednesday 10 September 2014

Is Hotel Theft Ever OK?

As millions of Britons return from their holidays this summer, many will bring back more than just a tan, with 43% of people admitting to stealing from hotels.


Monday 8 September 2014

More Holiday Access Needed

Research has shown highlight the need for the UK holiday industry to offer a wide choice for those who may have specific accessibility requirements

Tuesday 2 September 2014

Family Holidays Rule!

A survey of almost 900 parents found that family holidays were preferred by 65 per cent of respondents compared to just 35 per cent of parents claiming they would prefer to indulge in a babymoon and take one last holiday before the baby arrives.

Monday 1 September 2014

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS REFORMS BEGIN

The biggest education reforms in a generation for children and young people with special educational needs have come into law today.