Only about half of those taking part in this month’s Paralympic torch relay will be disabled people, organisers have confirmed. An initial analysis of participants whose stories were included on the London 2012 website – carried out by Disability News Service […]
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London 2012: Royal Mail thinks again on Paralympic stamps
Royal Mail has agreed to produce individual stamps to mark every gold medal won by British athletes during the London 2012 Paralympics, following pressure from leading Paralympians and campaigners. It had faced criticism last week when it emerged that it was […]
Solar Centre accused will finally face court
Four former staff members are to be charged with ill-treating people with learning difficulties at an NHS day centre – more than five years after the alleged abuse took place – thanks to a two-year Disability News Service (DNS) campaign. The […]
Government retrieves care funding reform from the long grass
The government appears set to finally act over the funding of long-term care and support, according to reports this week. Last month, the Conservative health secretary, Andrew Lansley, said it was an “inescapable conclusion” that final decisions on funding reforms recommended […]
Nicklinson court ruling means assisted suicide is set for parliamentary return
Anti-euthanasia campaigners have welcomed a high court decision to reject the legal bids of two disabled men who want to loosen the laws on euthanasia and assisted suicide. Tony Nicklinson, from Wiltshire, was seeking to give doctors the power to kill […]
CQC boss refuses to quit over board member’s mental health claims
The chair of the care watchdog has refused to resign after casting doubt on the mental health of a whistleblowing member of her board who raised concerns about the way the organisation was being run. Dame Jo Williams has repeatedly been […]
London 2012: Paralympian praises ‘amazing’ Olympic access
A leading Paralympian has praised the “amazing” access and inclusivity of the Olympic Park and other London 2012 venues, after sampling events as a spectator just weeks before he is due to compete in the Paralympics. David Clarke, who will captain […]
London 2012: Sporting passions will provide Paralympic ‘showcase’
Two veteran Paralympians – with contrasting personalities – have spoken of their passion for their sports as they prepare to compete at London 2012. Clare Strange has been playing wheelchair basketball since 1998 and will be taking part in her fourth […]
London 2012: Paralympic trio hope for overdue recognition
Three British Paralympians have spoken of their hopes that London 2012 will lead to a greater recognition of their talents, skills and fitness. Naomi Riches, a five-time adaptive rowing world champion and a Paralympic bronze medallist in Beijing in the mixed […]
London 2012: Mystery over web ticket restrictions
London 2012 organisers have failed to explain why wheelchair-users can no longer book tickets for this month’s Paralympics through the official website. It came as London 2012 reported record sales of Paralympic tickets, three weeks before the games open. Last November, […]