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Urgent: disabled people are being left behind
Donate todayWe're Scope, the disability equality charity in England and Wales. We provide practical information and emotional support when it's most needed, and campaign relentlessly to create a fairer society.
Advice and support
We're here with practical information and emotional support whenever you need it.
Get advice and support nowDisability in the UK
There are 13.9 million disabled people in the UK.
Life costs an extra £583 a month on average if you're disabled.
8% of children in the UK are disabled.
Disabled people are over twice as likely to be unemployed.
Online community
Our online forum is a vibrant and supportive space to get advice and information, and talk to people with similar experiences.
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Pick up a bargain or give us the stuff you don't want, and help disabled children get the best start in life.
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News and stories
Scope news
There She Goes writer Shaun Pye opens up about challenges facing his family in lockdown
Shaun and partner Sarah Crawford based the hit BBC2 comedy-drama on their experiences bringing up 13-year-old disabled daughter Joey
Scope news
Disability and Me
Alex Brooker visited Scope's helpline while making his documentary Disability and Me
Real life stories
Disabled and pregnant under lockdown – how my online friends support me
Scope's Online Community is invaluable to Ami
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YouTube
Find out what getting the best start in life means to disabled children and their families in our Now is the time campaign video on YouTube.