Disabled families face hidden costs every day of the year, but the extra costs of Christmas can push them beyond their financial limits. This means that many cannot afford to celebrate. This Christmas ...

James Taylor, executive director of strategy at Scope, said: “Ripping billions of pounds away from disabled people flies in the face of the government’s commitment to put disabled people at the heart ...

This information applies to England and Wales. Approach your local council if your home is not suitable for your needs. Councils have a legal duty to help most people who are homeless. You will have a ...

This information applies to England and Wales. Being self-employed can give you control over the kind of work that you do. Depending on what this is, it can also mean being able to work in a more ...

For media enquiries only, contact us on: 020 7619 7200 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm 07843 467 948 out of hours pressoffice@scope.org.uk Sorry, unfortunately due to ...

We’re sorry to announce our Career Pathways service will be ending on 31 March 2025. We’ll no longer be taking new referrals from 1 January 2025. Scope is still ...

This page, and the report, describe experiences of financial, physical, and emotional distress. As described by disabled people and their household members. Life costs more if you’re disabled. This ...

This information applies to England and Wales. Deciding to leave an abusive home is hard. It is even harder when you do not have much money, or someone is controlling your access to your money. There ...

If you have little or no work experience, it can be difficult to find suitable work. Work can seem daunting. Maybe you’ve not worked before or have not been in work for a long time. Or perhaps being ...

If you have less work experience on your CV, your cover letter can improve your application. Aim to write half a page unless you're asked to do more. Cover everything that’s relevant, but keep the ...

When your employer has paid for specialist equipment or assistive technology to help you do your job, you may want to keep it when you leave. You cannot keep it or take it to another job. You made the ...

We are Scope. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We create opportunities and provide information and support that empowers. Our manifesto for an ...