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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 …

28 Nov 2022

Tough action on blue badge fraud

More than 80 people have been taken to court in the last 18 months for illegally using blue badges issued to disabled residents to …

17 Nov 2022

Cost of living: Council handyperson service

The council’s handyperson service can offer help to improve energy efficiency in the homes of elderly, disabled and vulnerable residents, by implementing small energy …

25 Mar 2022

Perivale resident gets new lease of life, thanks to Ealing’s adaptations service

“I can now do things on my own that were impossible to do before,” said Perivale resident Gren Garrett, thanking Ealing Council’s adaptations service …

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 …

28 Apr 2020

Taxicard to help disabled get food and medicine

To help disabled or visually impaired people get through the coronavirus emergency, they will be able to use the London Taxicard scheme to have …

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 …

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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From buzzing bees to scenic sunsets and playful pets, this year’s Seasons of Ealing summer photo competition attracted some fantastic entries. After a public …

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