@scope

This page is no longer routinely monitored. If you need support, please visit our website. We’re Scope, creating equal futures with disabled people. Join us.

 UK
scope.org.uk/
Joined February 2009
  • Tweets47.5K
  • Following6.7K
  • Followers104K
10.7KMedia
Introducing the nominees for the 2026 Scope Awards!💜 Up first: Local Service Media Moment Social Media Influencer
White text on a purple sparkly background. It lists the nominees for the Local Service Scope Award: Access the Dales, Circus Starr, Rotherham Parent Carers Forum, WLPA Academy.

ALT White text on a purple sparkly background. It lists the nominees for the Local Service Scope Award: Access the Dales, Circus Starr, Rotherham Parent Carers Forum, WLPA Academy.

White text on a purple sparkly background. It lists the nominees for the Media Moment Scope Award: Pushers, Channel 4, Design and Disability exhibition, V and A Museum, Chris McCausland’s Alternative Christmas Speech, Channel 4, Code of Silence, ITV, Chris Packham Inside our Minds, BBC, Marissa Bode as Nessa Rose, Wicked.

ALT White text on a purple sparkly background. It lists the nominees for the Media Moment Scope Award: Pushers, Channel 4, Design and Disability exhibition, V and A Museum, Chris McCausland’s Alternative Christmas Speech, Channel 4, Code of Silence, ITV, Chris Packham Inside our Minds, BBC, Marissa Bode as Nessa Rose, Wicked.

White text on a purple sparkly background. It lists the nominees for the Social Media Influencer Scope Award: Chronically Jenni, Lucy May Dawson, Samraddhi Awasthi, Tobi Green Adenowo.

ALT White text on a purple sparkly background. It lists the nominees for the Social Media Influencer Scope Award: Chronically Jenni, Lucy May Dawson, Samraddhi Awasthi, Tobi Green Adenowo.

71
2
9
8
14,086
Our next awards: Celebrity Role Model Customer Inclusion Purple Pioneer
White text on a purple sparkly background. It lists the nominees for the Celebrity Role Model Scope Award: Cat Burns, Hannah Hampton, Jack Thorne, Rosie Jones.

ALT White text on a purple sparkly background. It lists the nominees for the Celebrity Role Model Scope Award: Cat Burns, Hannah Hampton, Jack Thorne, Rosie Jones.

White text on a purple sparkly background. It lists the nominees for the Customer Inclusion Scope Award: Anatome Education CIC, Morgans Butchery, Primark, Southampton City Farm.

ALT White text on a purple sparkly background. It lists the nominees for the Customer Inclusion Scope Award: Anatome Education CIC, Morgans Butchery, Primark, Southampton City Farm.

White text on a purple sparkly background. It lists the nominees for the Purple Pioneer Scope Award: Amaira and Eva Deotale, Cora Beth Fraser, Shezad Nawab MBE, Yasmin Darling.

ALT White text on a purple sparkly background. It lists the nominees for the Purple Pioneer Scope Award: Amaira and Eva Deotale, Cora Beth Fraser, Shezad Nawab MBE, Yasmin Darling.

5
2
1
5
10,760
Our final awards: Colleague Network Community Group Workplace Champion The winners will be announced at our ceremony in April, hosted by Ade Adepitan ✨ scope.org.uk/awards/scope-aw…
White text on a purple sparkly background. It lists the nominees for the Colleague Network Scope Award: BT Able2 Network, Google UK Disability Alliance Partnership, Hull Truck Theatre, OVO Neurodiversity.

ALT White text on a purple sparkly background. It lists the nominees for the Colleague Network Scope Award: BT Able2 Network, Google UK Disability Alliance Partnership, Hull Truck Theatre, OVO Neurodiversity.

White text on a purple sparkly background. It lists the nominees for the Community Group Scope Award: Black SEN Mamas, Criptic Arts, Stopgap Dance Company, The Parks Trust Access Ambassadors.

ALT White text on a purple sparkly background. It lists the nominees for the Community Group Scope Award: Black SEN Mamas, Criptic Arts, Stopgap Dance Company, The Parks Trust Access Ambassadors.

White text on a purple sparkly background. It lists the nominees for the Workplace Champion Scope Award: Dave Campbell, Hamish Thompson, Jonathan Andrews, Kevin Hubbard.

ALT White text on a purple sparkly background. It lists the nominees for the Workplace Champion Scope Award: Dave Campbell, Hamish Thompson, Jonathan Andrews, Kevin Hubbard.

3
4
8,446
“To have awards that celebrate disabled people who are doing amazing things, it is crucial. It is even more important that the people without disabilities hear these stories.” We’re delighted to share that @AdeAdepitan will host the 2026 Scope Awards 💜 metro.co.uk/2026/02/02/prese…

Presenter Ade Adepitan challenges people to spend a week in a wheelchair

metro.co.uk
5
5
1
14
6,422
Positive disability representation is definite Faithful behaviour ❤ It’s so important for transforming attitudes, giving viewers a better understanding of the lives, talent, and potential of disabled people. Image: BBC/Studio Lambert/Mark Mainz
A traitor from the TV show The Traitors is in front of the roundtable, wearing a green cloak covering their face. A Radio Times headline is over the top, which says: Everything The Traitors gets right about disability and neurodivergence – and what it doesn't.

ALT A traitor from the TV show The Traitors is in front of the roundtable, wearing a green cloak covering their face. A Radio Times headline is over the top, which says: Everything The Traitors gets right about disability and neurodivergence – and what it doesn't.

2
2
8
4,917
There’s a long way to go, and The Traitors is by no means perfect. But this series, we've seen Jessie treated with respect and dignity by the people around her. And that's something we love to see, for all different conditions and impairments. radiotimes.com/tv/entertainm…

Everything The Traitors gets right about disability and neurodivergence – and what it doesn't

As a neurodivergent and chronically ill fan of The Traitors, it has always been so impressive to see such inclusive casting with thoughtful storytelling in the edit.

radiotimes.com
1
4
2,918
Disability Confident is a scheme that encourages companies to employ more disabled people. And it is changing 🧵 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpdy…

Disability Confident scheme changes don't go far enough, campaigners say

Charities say employers will still be able to certify themselves without employing "a single disabled person".

bbc.co.uk
4
5
14
2,764
The government plans to set time limits for entry‑level status, and give employers more support. But there are concerns that self‑checks only show progress on paper, not in real life.
1
6
2,140
Disability Confident has the potential to break down some of the barriers disabled people face getting in and staying in work. But the current scheme lacks the teeth to drive meaningful change. Real reform must bring clear goals and real results.
3
10
1,910
💬"It was nice just to be able to walk to somewhere where all our kids can play together.” We love this! Children should be able to play together without barriers. Accessible playgrounds can make a world of difference to children like Rupert 💜 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2e1…

'My disabled son can finally play with his brothers'

Seven-year-old Rupert used to watch his brothers play at the local park until his mother campaigned for change.

bbc.co.uk
1
12
29
2,061
Disabled people are being let down by our benefits system. Life costs more if you're disabled. Disability benefits are a lifeline meant to help address this. The government must get its administration right. Because disabled people are paying the price. bigissue.com/news/social-jus…

Disability benefit claimants at risk of poverty because of 'poor service' from DWP, MPs warn

The Public Accounts Committee has raised concerns that "unacceptably poor service levels could continue for some time" unless the DWP acts.

bigissue.com
10
156
4
313
4,433
📣 Flexible working isn't a luxury. But new research shows that workers with long-term health conditions are less likely to have access to it. Even though flexibility can make the difference between staying in a job or being forced out of work entirely. bigissue.com/news/employment…

Low-paid and sick workers less likely to have flexible working options: 'Not a nice-to-have'

New research prompts call for employers to get ahead of Employment Rights Bill and make flexible working the default.

bigissue.com
1
7
1
12
1,304
Flexible working isn’t just an attractive perk. It’s a vital area of support. And it can help disabled people, carers, and those with fluctuating health to stay and thrive in work. Flexibility needs to be the norm. Not the exception.
6
850
A new year doesn’t magically fix broken systems. But 2026 is another opportunity to push for change together. This year, we’ll keep standing up for disabled people’s rights. We'll keep challenging injustice. And keep making sure disabled voices are heard.
2
4
7
1,063
❄️ Our team is logging off for our holiday break, and we’ll be back on Monday 5 January. 📞 This time of year can be happy and joyful. But it can also be difficult. If you need some support, there are people you can speak to ⬇️
Support available this Christmas. Scope: 0808 800 3333. Open weekdays, hours vary. Closed on bank holidays. Respect: 0808 801 0327. Weekdays, 10am to 5pm. Closed on bank holidays. Refuge: 0808 2000 247. Always open. Samaritans: 116 123. Always open.

ALT Support available this Christmas. Scope: 0808 800 3333. Open weekdays, hours vary. Closed on bank holidays. Respect: 0808 801 0327. Weekdays, 10am to 5pm. Closed on bank holidays. Refuge: 0808 2000 247. Always open. Samaritans: 116 123. Always open.

1
4
6
1,074
more replies
📞 @RefugeCharity, for women needing domestic abuse support. Call 0808 2000 247 or visit nationaldahelpline.org.uk Always open.

Homepage - National Domestic Abuse Helpline

Are you experiencing domestic abuse? You are not alone. Find out how the National Domestic Abuse helpline can support you.

nationaldahelpline.org.uk
1
3
652
📞 @Samaritans, for mental health support. Call 116 123 or visit samaritans.org Always open.

Samaritans - Here to listen

Samaritans works to make sure there’s always someone there for anyone who needs someone. Read more.

samaritans.org
3
558
Introducing our judges for the 2026 #ScopeAwards! 🏆 We’re thrilled to have such a talented bunch working hard to choose our winners. Judging will begin when the shortlist is announced in February, but for now, let’s hear it for our wonderful panel 👇
Text against a purple sparkly background says: Your Scope Awards judges, celebrating disability equality champions.

ALT Text against a purple sparkly background says: Your Scope Awards judges, celebrating disability equality champions.

2
1
2
620
more replies
@imalichislett, CEO at Inkfire @jakebrown_26, TV Faithful Jameisha Prescod, artist and advocate @LostVoiceGuy, comedian Lisa Lloyd, content creator Mooed Majeed, presenter and model Nicole Steven, Disability Project Manager at Channel4 @pkolluguri, activist
1
442
@SamanthaRenke, writer and campaigner @ShaniDhanda, activist and our head judge Dr Steph Blanco, lecturer @TumiSotire, coach and advocate Tyler Saunders, athlete and coach You can find out more about our wonderful judges on our website > scope.org.uk/awards/judges

Judges | Disability charity Scope UK

Each category is judged by an independent panel, including TV stars, campaigners, influencers, and journalists, all dedicated to disability equality.

scope.org.uk
1
386
Load more