John Kelly performing in Graeae’s production of Reasons To Be Cheerful. (Photo: Alison Baskerville)

Back to basics: the government’s grim decision to kill off the ILF

Two years ago John Kelly, an artist and long-term wheelchair user, was singing at the Paralympics Opening Ceremony. Without the ILF this would never have been possible.

By Frances Ryan

Depression and austerity: “It’s as though my mind and body have both just closed down”
Suicide should never be exploited for political ends, but it would be wrong to ignore the effect of the cuts on people's mental health.
By Frances Ryan
02 May