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Photo shows the back of Kirk's head, with brown hair and glasses, as he watches a red and grey Cross Country train pass through the station past the platform where he is sitting.

29 July 2026

Strengthening Lives: Kirk completes first leg of his journey to independence
Photo by Andy Moore shows a young white girl in a black baseball cap at an exhibition giving a thumbs up for the camera.

8 July 2026

Coventry teens with SEND share their lives with unique ‘Museums of Me’

4 June 2026

Welcoming Lucy and Grace to our team
Close up photo of a hand holding a paper copy of the government easy read Timms Review of PIP guide.

1 June 2026

Our organisational response to the Timms Review of PIP
A photo of the view behind a TV camera as an older white woman is interviewed seated and surrounded by wooden bookshelves filled with books on either side of her. Image by Sam McGhee on Unsplash.

26 May 2026

Working with the media — our guide to getting the best out of interviews
A white megaphone on a purple background with a bright pink bubble inside containing text that says: "PIP Review, share your experiences".

16 April 2026

Timms Review: Is PIP fair and fit for the future in our changing world? Join us on 6 May to share your experiences
Kurt's person-centred plan created in collaboration with his Grapevine connector, Bev Foster.

9 April 2026

Strengthening people: Three stories of our work helping people facing disadvantage
Photo of a garden bench in the sunshine with two dinosaur patterned cushions, a silver laptop and a white mug resting on it. Image by Ryunosuke Kikuno in Unsplash.

25 March 2026

Person-centred advocacy helps Bengy navigate disability benefits changes to retain his independence
A white female teenager who has Down's syndrome wears glasses with her brown hair and white flowery top as she fries chopped vegetables in a pan in a community kitchen.

10 February 2026

January on Teenvine Plus: Our highlights

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  • Strengthening Lives: Kirk completes first leg of his journey to independence
  • Community organising in action: What if finding a toilet determined whether you could leave your home?
  • Coventry teens with SEND share their lives with unique ‘Museums of Me’

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