Access All: Disability News and Mental Health

Teen drama Heartstopper has gained a huge following on Netflix and the third series, which has just dropped, is no different. This time the love story between Nick and Charlie comes with the added complexity of Charlie’s eating disorder.

This week, Access All lives up to its name - we’ve been granted permission to go inside MI5 and meet an autistic senior intelligence officer.

The opening weeks of the Lampard Inquiry into 2,000 mental health patient deaths in Essex have been devoted to so-called "impact statements" made by relatives of those who've died.

Presenter Emma Tracey

New research has revealed that the quality of life for some people with learning disabilities can decline after they hit the big 4-0.

Emma Tracey asks lead researcher, Professor Sara Ryan why this is happening and what can be done to improve the situation.

Also in this episode, Labour’s Marie Tidball gives an insight into her early days in office as a high profile, newly-elected, disabled MP.

Presenter Emma Tracey

Alison Lapper was pregnant with her son Parys when she famously – and controversially – posed naked for a statue that was displayed on Trafalgar Square’s fourth plinth in 2005.

In the final episode from Paris, Emma is given privileged access to the athletes' village - and gets a tour of the Ottobock compound - the place where competitors can bring damaged disability equipment for repair.

From welding a wheelchair frame that got cracked in a rugby tackle to stitching the webbing that holds an athlete securely in their chair - the repair shop staff keep the show on the road.

Also in this episode - Paris-based wheelchair user and disability activist Deza Nguembock tells Emma what life's like for disabled people living in France - and whether hosting the Paralympics is likely to be a catalyst for change.

In the second episode from Paris, Emma meets with three gold medallists.

In the first of a series of special episodes recorded in Paris, Emma visits ParalympicsGB House. BBC Sport Presenter, Martin Dougan, provides a tour of the building described as a “home from home” for the British competitors and their families.

Presenter Emma Tracey

As the 17th summer Paralympic Games start in Paris, some of Great Britain’s athletes have been going the extra mile when it comes to training by working out in a heat chamber set to 40C.

Broadcaster and writer Stephen Fry has travelled to Ukraine to see how war is impacting the country’s mental health.