Disabled needs forgotten during Covid, BBC research reveals

Disabled needs forgotten during Covid, BBC research reveals Thousands of deaf and disabled people across the UK have told the BBC of the devastating impact the pandemic has had on their lives.

Most said their disability had worsened and more than 2,400 said routine, often vital, medical appointments had been cancelled.

More than 3,300 people took part in the research carried out by BBC News.

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