This week's IL newsletter: Discover Digital festival – Free creative workshops will help disabled children explore coding, animation and digital skills this summer. #DigitalInclusion #DisabledChildren #CreativeTechnology #FamilyFund #DiscoverDigital #ILcommunity
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July 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM
This week's IL newsletter: Discover Digital festival – Free creative workshops will help disabled children explore coding, animation and digital skills this summer. #DigitalInclusion #DisabledChildren #CreativeTechnology #FamilyFund #DiscoverDigital #ILcommunity
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This week's IL newsletter: Sport: engaging wheelchair users – Free online training from @WheelPower helps professionals adapt sessions to be more inclusive. #WheelchairSport #AdaptiveSport #WheelPower #IndependentLiving #ILcommunity
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February 13, 2026 at 1:02 PM
This week's IL newsletter: Sport: engaging wheelchair users – Free online training from @WheelPower helps professionals adapt sessions to be more inclusive. #WheelchairSport #AdaptiveSport #WheelPower #IndependentLiving #ILcommunity
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This week's IL newsletter: Self-Care Week – New research highlights a disconnect between patients' desire to take control and professionals' expectations. #SelfCareWeek #SelfCareForum #HealthAndCare #IndependentLiving #ILcommunity
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November 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
This week's IL newsletter: Self-Care Week – New research highlights a disconnect between patients' desire to take control and professionals' expectations. #SelfCareWeek #SelfCareForum #HealthAndCare #IndependentLiving #ILcommunity
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This week's IL newsletter: Macmillan Cancer training – Free expert-led training is being opened up to a wider range of health and care professionals through #MacmillanMembership. #CancerCare #ProfessionalDevelopment #HealthAndCare #InclusiveCommunities #ILcommunity
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June 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM
This week's IL newsletter: Macmillan Cancer training – Free expert-led training is being opened up to a wider range of health and care professionals through #MacmillanMembership. #CancerCare #ProfessionalDevelopment #HealthAndCare #InclusiveCommunities #ILcommunity
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This week's IL newsletter: The $500,000 answering machine - A unique #DropDeadGenerous experiment gives $500 to 1000 people to fund kindness. Now hear their unedited stories in the new #KindnessPodcast on #ActsOfGenerosity #PayItForward #ILcommunity buff.ly/dtrAR5w
September 11, 2025 at 8:33 AM
This week's IL newsletter: The $500,000 answering machine - A unique #DropDeadGenerous experiment gives $500 to 1000 people to fund kindness. Now hear their unedited stories in the new #KindnessPodcast on #ActsOfGenerosity #PayItForward #ILcommunity buff.ly/dtrAR5w
This week's IL newsletter: Accessible EV road trip – A 3,000-mile journey found that no EV charging network tested was fully accessible for disabled motorists. #AccessibleTransport #ElectricVehicles #InclusiveTravel #DisabledMotoring #DMUK #ILcommunity
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July 16, 2026 at 12:02 PM
This week's IL newsletter: Accessible EV road trip – A 3,000-mile journey found that no EV charging network tested was fully accessible for disabled motorists. #AccessibleTransport #ElectricVehicles #InclusiveTravel #DisabledMotoring #DMUK #ILcommunity
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This week's IL newsletter: Hidden Disabilities Sunflower – A simple way to signal that you may need patience or support. #HiddenDisabilities #SunflowerLanyard #InvisibleDisability #DisabilityAwareness #IndependentLiving #ILcommunity
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February 27, 2026 at 9:01 AM
This week's IL newsletter: Hidden Disabilities Sunflower – A simple way to signal that you may need patience or support. #HiddenDisabilities #SunflowerLanyard #InvisibleDisability #DisabilityAwareness #IndependentLiving #ILcommunity
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This week's IL newsletter: Focus on washbasins – The right basin can restore safety and dignity in the bathroom. Explore smart #AccessibleBathrooms and #InclusiveDesign solutions. #OccupationalTherapy #Ropox #Pressalit #IndependentLiving #ILcommunity
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March 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM
This week's IL newsletter: Focus on washbasins – The right basin can restore safety and dignity in the bathroom. Explore smart #AccessibleBathrooms and #InclusiveDesign solutions. #OccupationalTherapy #Ropox #Pressalit #IndependentLiving #ILcommunity
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This week's IL newsletter: The OT Show – I’m at the NEC today for all things #OccupationalTherapy and #AssistiveTechnology. If you're around, do say hello! #OTShow #OT #IndependentLiving #ILcommunity
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November 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
This week's IL newsletter: The OT Show – I’m at the NEC today for all things #OccupationalTherapy and #AssistiveTechnology. If you're around, do say hello! #OTShow #OT #IndependentLiving #ILcommunity
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This week's IL newsletter: IDPwD – it’s today - Marking #IDPwD with a focus on #DisabilityInclusion and this year’s theme of fostering #InclusiveSocieties. A moment to reflect on rights, dignity and #InclusiveCommunities #IndependentLiving #ILcommunity buff.ly/FUNb9uE
December 5, 2025 at 4:18 PM
This week's IL newsletter: IDPwD – it’s today - Marking #IDPwD with a focus on #DisabilityInclusion and this year’s theme of fostering #InclusiveSocieties. A moment to reflect on rights, dignity and #InclusiveCommunities #IndependentLiving #ILcommunity buff.ly/FUNb9uE
This week's IL newsletter: New Euan's Guide live! – The relaunched website from #EuansGuide makes it easier than ever to find accessible places to go. #AccessibleTravel #InclusiveTourism #IndependentLiving #ILcommunity
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October 24, 2025 at 8:02 AM
This week's IL newsletter: New Euan's Guide live! – The relaunched website from #EuansGuide makes it easier than ever to find accessible places to go. #AccessibleTravel #InclusiveTourism #IndependentLiving #ILcommunity
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This week's IL newsletter: Fitness apps – good or bad? – While fitness tracking can motivate, new research suggests it may also prompt shame and disconnection. #FitnessApps #DigitalHealth #Wellbeing #HealthMotivation #ILcommunity
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October 30, 2025 at 1:03 PM
This week's IL newsletter: Fitness apps – good or bad? – While fitness tracking can motivate, new research suggests it may also prompt shame and disconnection. #FitnessApps #DigitalHealth #Wellbeing #HealthMotivation #ILcommunity
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This week's IL newsletter: Learn to Swim success - More disabled children are taking part in #LearnToSwim and most are now learning in mainstream classes. A positive step for #InclusiveSport with support from #ScottishSwimming #DisabilityInclusion #ILcommunity buff.ly/W4bYFOE
December 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
This week's IL newsletter: Learn to Swim success - More disabled children are taking part in #LearnToSwim and most are now learning in mainstream classes. A positive step for #InclusiveSport with support from #ScottishSwimming #DisabilityInclusion #ILcommunity buff.ly/W4bYFOE
Ahead of Wednesday's IL newsletter: Frances is heading to the OT Show at the NEC - email editor@independentliving.co.uk if you would like to say hello! #IndependentLiving #ILcommunity #OTshow #OT #OccupationalTherapy #TheNEC#IndependentLiving #disabled
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November 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Ahead of Wednesday's IL newsletter: Frances is heading to the OT Show at the NEC - email editor@independentliving.co.uk if you would like to say hello! #IndependentLiving #ILcommunity #OTshow #OT #OccupationalTherapy #TheNEC#IndependentLiving #disabled
This week's IL newsletter: Accessible on-street EV charging – Progress is being made, but most UK councils still lack accessible public EV charging that meets recognised standards. #AccessibleTransport #ElectricVehicles #EVCharging #InclusiveTravel #IndependentLiving #ILcommunity
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August 7, 2026 at 8:01 AM
This week's IL newsletter: Accessible on-street EV charging – Progress is being made, but most UK councils still lack accessible public EV charging that meets recognised standards. #AccessibleTransport #ElectricVehicles #EVCharging #InclusiveTravel #IndependentLiving #ILcommunity
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This week's IL newsletter: Exercise snacking – Short bursts of activity can boost fitness without the commitment of a full workout. Parkinson's UK has launched a new programme to help people get started. #ExerciseSnacking #Parkinsons #PhysicalActivity #HealthAndCare #ILcommunity
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July 31, 2026 at 8:00 AM
This week's IL newsletter: Exercise snacking – Short bursts of activity can boost fitness without the commitment of a full workout. Parkinson's UK has launched a new programme to help people get started. #ExerciseSnacking #Parkinsons #PhysicalActivity #HealthAndCare #ILcommunity
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This week's IL newsletter: Amputees feel unprepared – A new survey reveals many amputees were not properly involved in choosing their first prosthetic limb. #AmputeeSupport #ProstheticLimb #MobilitySupport #HealthAndCare #ILcommunity
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July 29, 2026 at 12:01 PM
This week's IL newsletter: Amputees feel unprepared – A new survey reveals many amputees were not properly involved in choosing their first prosthetic limb. #AmputeeSupport #ProstheticLimb #MobilitySupport #HealthAndCare #ILcommunity
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This week's IL newsletter: DMUK Baywatch – Misuse of accessible parking bays continues to limit independence for disabled people. #DMUKBaywatch is calling for better enforcement of #BlueBadge rules. #AccessibleParking #ParkingAbuse #DisabilityNews #ILcommunity
Independent Living News 29.07.26
1. DMUK Baywatch
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July 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM
This week's IL newsletter: DMUK Baywatch – Misuse of accessible parking bays continues to limit independence for disabled people. #DMUKBaywatch is calling for better enforcement of #BlueBadge rules. #AccessibleParking #ParkingAbuse #DisabilityNews #ILcommunity
This week's IL newsletter: New MDUK grant fund – A new fund from #MDUK could help people with muscle wasting conditions access essential equipment and home adaptations. #MuscularDystrophy #HomeAdaptations #DisabilityGrants #IndependentLiving #ILcommunity
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July 10, 2026 at 8:01 AM
This week's IL newsletter: New MDUK grant fund – A new fund from #MDUK could help people with muscle wasting conditions access essential equipment and home adaptations. #MuscularDystrophy #HomeAdaptations #DisabilityGrants #IndependentLiving #ILcommunity
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This week's IL newsletter: Creating Memories Without Barriers – A new accessible lodge shows how thoughtful design and #AssistiveTechnology can make holidays more inclusive. #AccessibleTravel #InclusiveHolidays #CenterParcs #Pressalit #ILcommunity
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June 25, 2026 at 8:01 AM
This week's IL newsletter: Creating Memories Without Barriers – A new accessible lodge shows how thoughtful design and #AssistiveTechnology can make holidays more inclusive. #AccessibleTravel #InclusiveHolidays #CenterParcs #Pressalit #ILcommunity
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This week's IL newsletter: Mobility on the decline? – Subtle changes can signal declining mobility long before more obvious difficulties appear. #HealthyAgeing #FallsPrevention #MobilityMatters #Stannah #HealthAndCare #ILcommunity
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June 12, 2026 at 8:01 AM
This week's IL newsletter: Mobility on the decline? – Subtle changes can signal declining mobility long before more obvious difficulties appear. #HealthyAgeing #FallsPrevention #MobilityMatters #Stannah #HealthAndCare #ILcommunity
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This week's IL newsletter: Comfort Workshop – A warm welcome to new subscriber #ComfortWorkshop, creating bespoke #RiserRecliner chairs that support comfort, independence and everyday living. #MadeInBritain #IndependentLivingAtHome #AccessibleFurniture #ILcommunity
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June 11, 2026 at 8:01 AM
This week's IL newsletter: Comfort Workshop – A warm welcome to new subscriber #ComfortWorkshop, creating bespoke #RiserRecliner chairs that support comfort, independence and everyday living. #MadeInBritain #IndependentLivingAtHome #AccessibleFurniture #ILcommunity
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This week's IL newsletter: Building carer-friendly communities – As #CarersWeek approaches, it's time to recognise the vital contribution of #UnpaidCarers and the importance of communities that support them. #CarerFriendlyCommunities #InclusiveCommunities #ILcommunity
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June 5, 2026 at 12:03 PM
This week's IL newsletter: Building carer-friendly communities – As #CarersWeek approaches, it's time to recognise the vital contribution of #UnpaidCarers and the importance of communities that support them. #CarerFriendlyCommunities #InclusiveCommunities #ILcommunity
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This week's IL newsletter: Therapeutic power of horses – Horses can help build confidence, independence and connection. A new collaboration highlights the value of #EquineTherapy and inclusive activities. #RDA #InclusiveActivities #IndependentLiving #ILcommunity
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June 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM
This week's IL newsletter: Therapeutic power of horses – Horses can help build confidence, independence and connection. A new collaboration highlights the value of #EquineTherapy and inclusive activities. #RDA #InclusiveActivities #IndependentLiving #ILcommunity
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This week's IL newsletter: National Walking Month – Forget chasing perfect targets. Small increases in movement can still bring meaningful benefits. #NationalWalkingMonth #MoveMore #HealthyAgeing #EverydayMovement #InclusiveCommunities #ILcommunity
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May 29, 2026 at 8:01 AM
This week's IL newsletter: National Walking Month – Forget chasing perfect targets. Small increases in movement can still bring meaningful benefits. #NationalWalkingMonth #MoveMore #HealthyAgeing #EverydayMovement #InclusiveCommunities #ILcommunity
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