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Dan makes it five in London!
The English Federation of Disability Sport were pleased to learn today that one of our very own team has been selected for London 2012 Paralympic Games. Dan West, the EFDS Information and communications officer, will make his fifth Games appearance in Aug
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Warrington leisure centres awarded for supporting disabled people
Five of Warrington’s wellbeing centres and neighbourhood hubs are awarded accreditation for the work they do to help disabled people take part in sport.
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Together We Will: 'Climbing works for my body'
Together We Will is a new campaign supporting you to be active and stay active with your friends and family. Anoushé tells us her story.
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World Mental Health Day: People with mental health issues still less active
The English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) recognises the importance that physical activity has on all our health and well-being. But recent research revealed that people with mental health issues are less engaged in sport and physical activity.
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ICT: “The hands-on training kept everyone engaged"
On Saturday 8 April an enthusiastic group of people from across London participated in a Sainsbury’s Inclusive Community Training workshop.
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The Activity Trap: Benefits or being fit?
New research shows almost half of disabled people fear losing benefits if they take part in exercise
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Becoming more active: Shona's 2018 recap
Shona recaps her 2018 journey in becoming more active.
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Boost for children with SEND accessing inclusive PE and sport
A ‘lifechanging’ three-year Government programme has supported more than 70,000 young people to access inclusive PE and school sport.
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Engaging more disabled people in the East Midlands- EFDS Regional Forum
Catherine Slater is an EFDS Engagement Advisor and covers Yorkshire and the East Midlands. Here, she provides an update on the recent Regional Forum.
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Public attitudes to disabled people haven’t improved enough in 20 years, says Scope
In 2014 disabled people have higher aspirations than ever before, but public attitudes to disability are still playing “catch up”, according to the disability charity Scope.