Below you will find a list of Capability Scotland's press releases. For any current press enquiries please email Carol Stewart.
A Fair Deal Christmas Plea to Transport Minister
15/12/08
Campaigners today urged the Scottish Government to grant Scotland’s older and disabled people’s wish for a “Fare Deal” this Christmas.
Download the AFD Christmas plea to Transport Minister 15 12 08
Public Support Wheelchair Access on Buses
4/12/2008
Capability Scotland today welcomed public backing from the people of Edinburgh for disabled access on the city’s buses.
Download the Public Support Wheelchair Access on Buses press release
East Lothian man Gavin Buglass receives John Muir Award
26/11/2008
East Lothian man Gavin Buglass will be presented with a John Muir Award by Jo Moulin of the John Muir Birthplace Trust in Dunbar.
Download the East Lothian man Gavin Buglass receives John Muir Award press release
Barclays Boost for Capability Scotland
24/11/2008
Big-hearted Barclays Bank staff in Edinburgh have swapped their PCs for paint-brushes and plant pots to transform residential accommodation and a garden for Capability Scotland.
Download the Barclays Capability Make-over press release
Capability Scotland and Scope exceed target for ground-breaking fundraising challenge
20/11/2008
Employees from some of the UK’s leading companies helped raised £111,000 by taking part in the Ben Nevis Challenge - the first ever ascent of Ben Nevis led by disabled people.
Download the Ben Nevis Challenge Total November 2008 press release
Green Award for Capability Scotland Courseford Pupils
03/11/2008
Capability Scotland’s Corseford School in Kilbarchan has received international recognition for its contribution to the environment.
Download the Green Award for Capability Scotland Corseford pupils press release.
New Brand for Capability
31/10/2008
Capability unveiled its new look – including a colourful logo and a makeover for its 19 high street shops - at a stylish launch event at Edinburgh's Dynamic Earth.
Download the New Look for Capability Scotland press release.
Access To Sport
30/10/2008
The report identifies barriers preventing many of Scotland’s one million disabled people taking part in sport and exercise, recommends ways of removing the barriers and cites examples of good practice.
Download the Access to Sport press release.
Capability Dundee Communications Research
30/10/2008
Capability Scotland and Dundee University are joining forces to develop an electronic “passport” to improve hospital care for disabled people.
Download Capability Dundee communication research press release