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We are a leading national charity offering specialist community-based and residential support for adults with acquired brain injury, complex physical or learning disabilities and for people with autism, including those in education. We are taking the risks of coronavirus very seriously, and are doing everything that we can to keep the people we care for safe. We are still taking referrals for people who need us.

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Topical Stories

An A to Z of 40 years of improving the lives of people with disabilities (part 1)

From six bungalows for 35 people in Sussex, to a national charity supporting over 600 people a year, The Disabilities Trust has an interesting story to tell. Here, we delve into our 40-year history in the first of a three-part, A to Z series.

The Disabilities Trust responds to comments made by Boris Johnson about Care Homes and Coronavirus

The Disabilities Trust are concerned to hear the recent comments from Prime Minister Boris Johnson about care homes not following guidance around coronavirus.

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5 Aug 2020

Support The Disabilities Trust in online charity poll

Would you like to save money on your shopping whilst helping to raise raising money for The Disabilities Trust? Then you’re in the right place.

3 Aug 2020

"The Disabilities Trust has a phenomenal impact on the people it supports"

In our 40th year, former Trustee of 27 years, Christine Yorath, explains how Daniel Yorath House – the brain injury rehabilitation centre named after her son – is making a difference to people's lives. Here, she tells us why she decided to support The Disabilities Trust and join our Board.

14 Jul 2020

An A to Z of 40 years of improving the lives of people with disabilities (part 1)

From six bungalows for 35 people in Sussex, to a national charity supporting over 600 people a year, The Disabilities Trust has an interesting story to tell. Here, we delve into our 40-year history in the first of a three-part, A to Z series.

8 Jul 2020

The Disabilities Trust responds to comments made by Boris Johnson about Care Homes and Coronavirus

The Disabilities Trust are concerned to hear the recent comments from Prime Minister Boris Johnson about care homes not following guidance around coronavirus.

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