£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.
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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.
20,000 demand step-free access across London Tube
A groundswell of public support is forcing Transport for London to reconsider step-free access across the Underground network after a massive petition gains unprecedented backing.
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.
Mobility Scooter User's Terrifying Near-Miss on Busy Road
Dramatic footage captures the heart-stopping moment a mobility scooter user narrowly avoids disaster while attempting to cross a major road, sparking urgent safety discussions.
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.
Michael McVeigh: Disability Rights Champion Dies at 78
Discover the inspiring journey of Michael McVeigh, whose pioneering work transformed accessibility and inclusion across Britain, leaving an enduring legacy that continues to shape our society.
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.
Alan Kilburn: Visionary disability rights campaigner dies
Remembering the extraordinary life of Alan Kilburn, the pioneering disability rights campaigner whose tireless advocacy created a more inclusive Britain for wheelchair users.
Nabil Shaban: Disability rights pioneer and actor dies
Celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Nabil Shaban, the trailblazing actor and disability rights activist who shattered barriers in television and theatre.
State ministers threaten NDIS boycott in funding clash
State and territory disability ministers are threatening to boycott crucial National Disability Insurance Scheme talks with Mark Butler, escalating tensions over funding and reforms.
Ministers' Tax Arrangements Under Scrutiny
An explosive investigation reveals how government ministers benefit from tax arrangements they'd deny ordinary citizens, creating a stark double standard in Britain's fiscal policy.
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.
France's Enduring Political Corruption Problem
From 19th-century scandals to modern-day controversies, political corruption remains deeply embedded in French governance. Explore how kickbacks, illicit funding and ethical lapses have persisted across generations of French leadership.
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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