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£4,800 benefit millions of Britons missing out on

Discover how hundreds of thousands of pensioners could be missing out on vital financial support worth up to £4,800 annually. Learn eligibility criteria and how to claim this underclaimed benefit.

Disabled man dies naked in cell with spit hood

Shocking inquest reveals disabled Northern Territory man died naked in police cell wearing spit hood and handcuffs, raising serious questions about custodial care standards.

The dating question disabled people dread

New research reveals the intrusive questions and dating challenges faced by disabled people, with many reporting being ghosted after revealing their conditions.

TfL urged to accelerate step-free access programme

Transport for London is being urged to dramatically speed up its step-free access installations as campaigners warn current progress is 'glacially slow' and leaves disabled passengers stranded.

Horror's Ableism Problem: Cinema's New Monsters

From Frankenstein's creature to modern horror villains, cinema has long used physical difference as shorthand for evil. Discover why the genre's new monsters still fail the disability community.

NHS denies lifesaving care to disabled child

A desperate mother reveals her exhausting nightly routine to prevent her daughter from choking to death while the NHS refuses to fund essential medical equipment.

NDIS Cuts Trap Disabled Australians in Hospitals

Vulnerable Australians with disabilities are becoming trapped in hospital wards for months due to severe NDIS funding cuts, creating a growing healthcare crisis and leaving families in despair.

PIP eligibility overhaul could save £9bn yearly

Major reforms to Personal Independence Payment eligibility could save taxpayers £9 billion annually, but disability advocates warn of devastating consequences for vulnerable claimants.

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