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Disabled in a heatwave: 'We're talking about survival'

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.

August 11, 2026 at 12:18 AM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"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

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Disabled in a heatwave: 'We're talking about survival'
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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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