Press/Media: Radio Interview/Appearance
A survey suggests more than two in five (41%) disabled people in the UK say a fear of losing benefits prevents them from trying to be more active. The Active Alliance has been asking people about their attitudes to doing sport, and a third of disabled respondents currently or previously in receipt of benefits said they had, or they know of someone who has, had benefits negatively impacted because of physical activity. You & Yours finds out what can be done to encourage more disabled people to doing physical activity.
| Title | Why some disabled people fear doing sport |
|---|---|
| Degree of recognition | National |
| Media name/outlet | BBC Radio 4: You and Yours |
| Media type | Radio |
| Duration/Length/Size | 06:22-13:34 |
| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| Date | 8/01/20 |
| Description | A survey suggests more than two in five (41%) disabled people in the UK say a fear of losing benefits prevents them from trying to be more active. The Active Alliance has been asking people about their attitudes to doing sport, and a third of disabled respondents currently or previously in receipt of benefits said they had, or they know of someone who has, had benefits negatively impacted because of physical activity. You & Yours finds out what can be done to encourage more disabled people to doing physical activity. |
| Producer/Author | Natalie Donovan |
| Persons | Elliott Johnson |