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14 Jul 2023

Two stations in Ealing getting new step-free access

Two of Ealing’s London Underground stations, Northolt and North Acton, are in line to have step-free access under new plans outlined by Transport for …

14 Mar 2023

Cost of living: Help for disabled people

Disabled people often have higher household energy bills than others, using electricity to not just heat homes but also to run equipment needed to …

23 Sep 2021

Royal approval for charity setting the PACE for 17 years

A local charity, whose team of volunteers has been helping people with disabilities to stay active and enjoy sports for almost two decades, has …

25 Feb 2021

Haydock Respite Centre: A home from home service

Haydock Respite Centre, the new, purpose-built centre for children and young people with learning difficulties and physical disabilities has opened its doors. Watch the …

19 Jun 2020

Supporting people with learning disabilities

A recent survey by Ealing Mencap showed 55% of people with learning and other disabilities were ‘extremely’ or ‘very worried’ about not being able …

28 Jun 2019

Welcome ‘PESTS’ pick up a well-deserved award

A local charity offering vital help and support to families that have a child with a disability has won an award. PESTS (Parents of …

5 Feb 2019

Renewal of older and disabled persons Freedom Pass

On 31 March 2019 passes for more than 40,500 older people and 6,500 disabled people will expire and must be renewed in order for the …

24 Jan 2018

Commuters going step-free

Commuters in the borough are set to benefit from greater accessibility and step-free access at four local Tube stations, it was announced last week. …

22 Jun 2017

Social care: Funding crisis needs national solution

In this short video, council leader Julian Bell explains what Ealing Council has been doing to tackle the crisis in funding for social care …

8 Aug 2016

Disabilities united

A new service has been set up to help people in the borough with physical disabilities, sensory impairments and those with long term health …

2 Mar 2016

Wheelchair racer called up by country

A Hanwell wheelchair athlete who achieved his dream by being called up to race for Great Britain for the first time has thanked a …

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Plans to invest more than £28million in streets across the borough are due to be considered by Ealing Council’s cabinet next week (17 April), …

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Two stations in Ealing getting new step-free access

Cost of living: Help for disabled people

Royal approval for charity setting the PACE for 17 years

Haydock Respite Centre: A home from home service

Supporting people with learning disabilities

Welcome ‘PESTS’ pick up a well-deserved award

Renewal of older and disabled persons Freedom Pass

Commuters going step-free

Social care: Funding crisis needs national solution

Disabilities united

Wheelchair racer called up by country

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