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Life in a mental health unit when you shouldn't be there
As the general election nears, the podcast combs through proposed Tory benefits cuts
PIP Consultation: Vouchers instead of money?
A look at the radical proposals from government for changes to PIP, plus access to exams
Liz Carr talks to us about her new documentary about assisted dying
Actress Liz Carr shares her thoughts on assisted dying as she launches a new documentary
Mims Davies MP: “My dad was disabled for twenty-five years”
The Minster for Disabled people, Health and Work speaks to Emma Tracey.
Paralympics boss Dave Clarke: the unwitting trailblazer
Dave Clarke s us as he prepares to lead Paralympics GB at this summer’s Games.
Will AI be helpful or ableist towards disabled people?
What Chat GPT-4o means for disabled people; plus Emma learns hairstyling
Living with a disability in Gaza and Ukraine
The challenges of living with a disability in a war zone
Election Q+A: PIPs, social care and voter ID
Invisibility, ID and social care – the election hot topics you wanted to know more about
Election: Why is it so hard for blind people to vote in secret?
Why is it still so difficult for blind people to cast their vote in secret?
Election Q and A: mental health, children and housing
Election topics suggested by our audience: mental health, children, housing and COVID.
Election interviews: The Conservative Party’s disability policies
We speak to Mims Davies, from the Conservative Party
Election interviews: The Labour Party’s disability policies
We speak to Angela Rayner, deputy leader of the Labour Party
Election interviews: The Liberal Democrats and Scottish National Party’s disability policies
We speak to Sir Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, and Marion Fellows from the SNP
Election interviews: The Green Party, Reform UK and Plaid Cymru’s disability policies
We speak to the Green Party and Plaid Cyrmu and hear about Reform UK’s plans
Election Q&A: Employment, cost of living and Carer’s Allowance
Employment, cost of living and Carer’s Allowance – the election topics you asked for
Disability hate speech in football
Access All examines ableist abuse amongst sports fans
‘It felt really unfair’: The disabled migrants turned away from Australia
The challenges of relocating Down Under for disabled people and their families
‘I was desperate’: The ads for unlicensed ADHD meds getting banned
The move to ban adverts for unlicensed ADHD meds and bestselling author, Jack Jordan
Accessible housing: ‘I lived in a hotel for 17 months’
Disability activists demand more accessible housing.
“Therapists are scared of getting it wrong on race”
Why some people from ethnic minority groups benefit less from counselling.
Live at the Edinburgh Festivals: Matt Forde and Abby Cook
Political comedian Matt Forde and Blue Peter’s Abby Cook Emma in Edinburgh
Live at the Edinburgh Festivals: Adam Hills and Dan Tiernan
Comedians Adam Hills and Dan Tiernan Emma and a live audience in Edinburgh
Stephen Fry: The mental scars of Ukraine's war
How is the war in Ukraine impacting the country’s mental health?
Preparing for the Paralympics with sweat Hoovers and heat chambers
Paralympics 2024: Where do you keep your medal?
The first in a series of special episodes recorded at the Paralympic Games in Paris
Paralympics 2024: The gold edition
The second in a series of special episodes recorded at the Paralympic Games in Paris
Paralympics 2024: The Prosthesis Menders
The final part in a series of special episodes recorded at the Paralympic Games in Paris.
Alison Lapper on life, art, parenting and grief
Artist Alison Lapper reflects on her life - and the life of the son she lost.
The 40-year-olds who are in bed by 5pm
Why does the quality of life for some people with learning disabilities decline at 40?
Why did 2,000 Essex mental health patients die?
Relatives speak at inquiry into mental health patient deaths in Essex
Inside MI5 with an autistic intelligence officer
A rare insight into the working life of an autistic MI5 intelligence officer
