Posts In Disability inequity

A support dog and a lady with a walking stick outside

Project update

26 people trained to use a life-changing support dog

The impact of the £15,000 donated in April 2025 towards the funding of an instructor for a disability assistance programme.

Three young people hold up autumn artwork

Disability inequity

Speech and language support for young people with Down Syndrome

Thanks to players of The Health Lottery, £21,513 has been awarded to Down Syndrome Training & Support Service in Bradford. This a charity supporting young people and their families.

4 people in a wood. Two wear helmets and climbing gear. Two others are talking to them.

Disability inequity

Firsthand experience of a Phab adventure!

Phab works to break down barriers to inclusion for disabled and non-disabled young people and adults. It was a pleasure to see the charity in action at residential activity centre Avon Tyrell.

Two women and a dog sit in front of a Support Dogs Banner

Disability inequity

A trip to Sheffield to meet Support Dogs

We travelled to Support Dogs HQ to meet the team and find out more about what they do. We got to see firsthand how talented the dogs (and trainers are).

A woman and a child working with Phab hug. They are outside. They are laughing.

Funding information

£200K of support to 12 charities to improve health & wellbeing

We are delighted to announce the first 12 charities to benefit from grant funding in 2025. Thanks to players of The Health Lottery, £200,000 will now be distributed to make a tangible difference to health and wellbeing across Britain.

A image of the video - Assume that I can so maybe I will. With people in the background.

Disability inequity

How to smash stereotypes on World Down Syndrome Day

World Down Syndrome Day is every year in March. It’s an opportunity to smash stereotypes and showcase projects that have worked hard to challenge misconceptions about Down Syndrome. There are hundreds of amazing organisations around the world on a mission to make change.