A retired Paralympic wheelchair tennis player has hosted a new event aimed at empowering individuals with disabilities.

Louise Hunt Skelley, who lives in Wroughton, organised the Inclusive Circle gathering at Kindred in London, a joint effort between Bullock Inclusion and EnableRise Disability Consultants.

The initiative aims to create a supportive environment for sharing knowledge and boosting confidence among attendees.

Ms Hunt Skelley said: "The Inclusive Circle is about creating opportunities for people to share knowledge and build confidence.

"This first event focused on travel, but the topics we'll be covering this year are wide-ranging and vital."

The event, centred on 'Accessible Travel', featured a panel discussion with industry experts including Jenny McLaughlin from Heathrow Airport and Suzanne Edward from Airbnb.

They shared insights on the challenges and advancements in accessible travel.

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Ms Hunt Skelley said: "Accessible travel is an area where so much progress can still be made.

"The aim of this event was to provide attendees with the tools and confidence to explore the world."

The initiative by Ms Hunt Skelley and Samanta Bullock, chief executive of Bullock Inclusion, under their consultancy EnableRise Disability Consultants, aims to continue this year with discussions on health and wellbeing, sexuality and relationships, diabetes, technology, and mobility solutions.