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Multi-sport athlete and disability advocate Sam Gough, known for captaining the England Women’s blind football team, competing as a para rower, and raising awareness of disability inclusion, has been named an Ambassador for Deafblind UK.

This poignant documentary invites viewers into the magical world of Headway East London’s Hackney Centre, and through members' stories, focuses on the often-hidden nature of acquired brain injury.

VODG welcomes Stroud Court Community Trust, a charity that enables its residents to lead fulfilling lives, supported by people who truly understand and accept their needs.

VODG welcomes Embrace Wigan and Leigh, a user-led charity offering support following the social model of disability.

Action Deafness has been granted the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) registered domiciliary care status, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to enhancing the lives of Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing individuals across Wales.

Short film on the positive effect of art on mental health, featuring Nick Blinko, a British artist and musician known for his work in the 1970s punk rock scene, and his battle with mental health issues, which he openly addressed in his art and lyrics.

In an effort to make banking more accessible, Nationwide has partnered with VODG member, Mencap, to introduce Easy Read guides across its website and branch networks.

VODG members are jointly funding work to explore local authority appetite for novation.

Inclusion Barnet’s campaign seeks to persuade the Government to work with organisations led by disabled people to make workplaces accessible for many more of us and to improve social security so that everyone can live a decent life, whether they’re in work or not.

Southdown is the largest not-for-profit provider of care, support and housing in Sussex, making a positive difference for over 11,000 people across 60 different services every year. Southdown also plays an active and leading role to develop housing, care, and support across Sussex to improve access to services for those that need them.

Travel training from AFK is a personalised program that teaches young individuals across North London who are neurodiverse and/or disabled to navigate public transportation safely and independently.

VODG members United Response, Dimensions and Mencap relaunch My Vote My Voice for the 2025 local elections.

VODG's newest member, Penderels Trust, offers a PA Finder (online PA registers), appointeeships, deputyships and personal health budget support in addition to direct payment support services.

Watch ITV News West Country’s coverage of last week’s Providers Unite event in London, including interviews with Hilary, Leo and Gracie from Milestone’s Trust about the funding pressures that support providers are under.

Braille and audio versions of World Book Day books are available for families and young people with a vision impairment, and can be ordered from RNIB.

Autism Together has been recognised by The Smallest Things charity for the support it offers to employees if they, or their partner, gives birth prematurely.

Community Integrated Care has won a prestigious award, and a note from Sir David Attenborough, for its “Save Our Wild Isles” initiative engaging thousands of people who access social care, through accessible resources inspired by the acclaimed ‘Wild Isles’ documentary series. The Save Our Wild Isles initiative is a collaboration with RSPB, National Trust and WWF and won the Care Innovator Award at the Great British Care Awards.