Disabled in a heatwave: 'We're talking about survival'
Disabled campaigners say the official advice for staying safe in a heatwave can put them in more danger.
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"For somebody who is able-bodied, it's uncomfortable but if you identify as disabled, we're starting to talk about survival."
— Doug Paulley , Activist
"The dog's health has to come first."
— Emily Davison , Activist
"The heat definitely impacts the chair and it makes the battery go down a lot quicker… I always have to think is there a way I can get to where I need to be without moving the chair?"
— Jimmy Macfarlane , Celebrity
"If I've got all my windows and doors open, I feel incredibly vulnerable because I can't see if anybody is walking into my property."
— Claire Sisk , Influencer
Key People
Claire Sisk is a content creator and advocate with distorted vision.
Doug Paulley is a campaigner focused on the challenges faced by disabled individuals.
Emily Davison works with a guide dog as she has a visual impairment related to a congenital health condition.
Jimmy Macfarlane is a Cardiff-based actor who uses a powered wheelchair.
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Disabled campaigners say the official advice for staying safe in a heatwave can put them in more danger.
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