Report Sexualised Acts and Neurodivergence: Support for Families and Frontline Staff
By Kate Reynolds, 2023
Disability
About this theme
This theme covers topics relating to the realisation of a more equitable, diverse and inclusive society for disabled people. It is an area of enduring interest that runs throughout our grantmaking. Fellows’ stories
Blogs & conversations "If Not Us, Then Who?" Transforming Social Care
A BBC debate on the Assisted Dying Bill pushed me out of my depth – but my Churchill Fellowship had prepared me to feel the fear and do it because. What began as a modest research plan became a five-week tour across the USA, connecting with trauma institutes, service providers and experts. The relationships I built continue to shape my work today, including through Unique Connections – our growing effort to build a social care system grounded in love, belonging, and equity for people with intellectual disabilities.
By Beverley Samways, 2025
Fellows' updates April 2025 Fellows' update: Beverley Samways
Beverley Samways (CF 2023) joined a panel on the BBC's 'Sunday Morning Live' programme to discuss the Assisted Dying Bill. Beverley shared the views and sentiments expressed by many disability advocacy groups as well as her own.
By Beverley Samways, 2025
Report Preventing School Avoidance in Children with ADHD
By Sharon O'Dell, 2023
Fellows' updates March 2025 Fellows' update: Rachael Mole
Rachael Mole (CF 2023) has released a series of audiobooks on Access Bookboon based on her Churchill Fellowship research.
By Rachael Mole, 2025
Report Using Video Games for Social Good with Autistic People
By Dennis Kinghorn, 2020
Fellows' updates March 2025 Fellows' update: Kierson Wise
Kierson Wise hosted a discussion session on inclusive cycling and frame running at the National Cycling Show at the NEC in Birmingham.
By Kierson Wise, 2025
Blogs & conversations Why community matters for disability inclusion
In a UK study, 61% of disabled people were found to be chronically lonely, with loneliness amongst young disabled people reaching almost 70%. As Emily Hyland explains, behind these figures are real people experiencing consequences which extend far beyond just a feeling of loneliness.
By Emily Hyland, 2025
Report Pathways to Success: Empowering Young Disabled People into Meaningful Careers
By Ashley Ryan, 2020
Fellows' updates March 2025 Fellows' update: Pete Donnelly
Pete Donnelly (CF 2023) has reflected on his Churchill Fellowship travels to Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand in an article for the spring issue of Forward magazine, published by the Spinal Injuries Association.
By Pete Donnelly, 2025