Craig Lewis-Williams, 50, suffered permanent brain damage in a 2021 attack, receiving maximum £500,000 compensation frozen since 1996. His family warns it won't cover lifelong care needs.
Families react with distress as Girlguiding excludes transgender members following a Supreme Court ruling, prompting volunteer resignations and nationwide protests.
Lucy May Dawson's encephalitis was misdiagnosed as mental illness, leading to forced ECT and paralysis. Now a model and influencer, she raises awareness and fights disability discrimination.
The AA urges councils to tackle misuse of blue badge parking permits, with fraud estimated at £46m annually. One in 15 adults in England now holds a permit, raising concerns over fake or stolen badges.
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A mother reveals how her vulnerable autistic daughter has faced relentless threats and violence from a neighbor for years, with police and council offering little protection despite repeated incidents.
New figures from charity Catch22 show girls and young women now form 22% of county lines exploitation cases, up from 15% last year, highlighting a gendered blind spot in victim identification.
A 79-year-old disabled woman in Orpington housing complex says security barrier installed for safety makes her feel like a prisoner. Hyde housing association insists emergency access remains available.
New universal credit cuts for disabled claimants in the UK, effective next week, threaten to leave nearly 750,000 severely ill people destitute, with charities warning of evictions and food insecurity.
Police are searching for Menelik, 46, who absconded from a secure hospital in Greenwich during an escorted visit near Deptford DLR Station. He is believed to have boarded a bus to Lambeth North.
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Bromley Council has been ordered to pay £2,000 after failing to provide maths tuition and speech therapy to a disabled woman for nearly five school terms, following an ombudsman investigation.
Merton Council ignored urgent safety concerns, delaying care for a vulnerable woman with complex health issues for up to nine months, as reported by the Ombudsman.
A 10-year-old trans girl is devastated after Girlguiding's ban on trans members, citing a Supreme Court ruling. Her mother calls it a betrayal of inclusion values.
Over 48,000 people signed a petition urging the government to improve vision rehabilitation services for blind and partially sighted individuals in London, highlighting dangerous pavements and inconsistent support.
A review of the documentary Being Ola, which follows a man with learning disabilities in Norway and his bond with a care worker, exploring themes of abandonment and connection.
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Refuge data shows 42% of helpline callers cite ex-partners as abusers, but only 12% of UK adults recognize this threat, highlighting a gap in public awareness of post-separation abuse.
A 63-year-old woman from Surrey ended up in A&E with a fractured shoulder after her wheelie bin rolled away while she was cleaning it, causing her to fall inside.
The National Disability Insurance Scheme is experiencing severe delays in providing wheelchairs, impacting thousands of Australians with disabilities and raising concerns about accessibility and support.
Melissa Parker shares her experience with insensitive language about disability, from graduation day remarks to family comments, highlighting the emotional toll and importance of respectful discourse.
Sight-impaired journalist Emily Davidson sees her Access to Work support hours dramatically reduced from 37 to 8 weekly, highlighting systemic issues in the DWP scheme designed to help disabled people stay employed.
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Family carers often feel trapped by duty when caring for relatives who never cared for them, highlighting the urgent need for better social care support and resources.
The Local Government Ombudsman has ordered Harrow Council to apologize after finding fault in its handling of a resident's care home placement and housing benefits decision, which a family claims led to deteriorating behavior.
Queensland's proposed e-bike legislation, requiring riders to be medically fit to drive, faces backlash for potentially locking out people with disabilities from transport access amid a fuel crisis boosting e-bike demand.
Transgender girls face expulsion from Girl Guiding and the Women's Institute, sparking concerns over societal exclusion and mental health impacts amid a hostile climate.
A coroner has identified systemic failures at HMP Pentonville after 20-year-old Mujahid Adam took his own life while under suicide watch, with similar issues noted in another recent death.
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Metro investigation reveals alarming increase in sexual misconduct complaints against driving instructors, with victims sharing traumatic experiences and campaigners calling for legal reforms.
Transport for London introduces a free 'Babies on Board' badge for women pregnant with twins or more, aiming to improve accessibility on the Underground and buses.
A Lewisham resident receives £500 compensation after the council failed to plan for his Education, Health and Care Plan ending during a college course, with his sister awarded £250 for distress.
Guide Dogs charity offers mobility training and children's support, helping individuals like Jennie and Mabel regain independence and confidence after sight loss.
Jill Jones challenges misconceptions about lip-reading, noting it's not an exact science and relies on many factors like proximity and clear visibility.
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The Charity Commission has appointed an interim manager to run William Blake House in Northamptonshire, a specialist home for adults with profound learning disabilities, as it faces insolvency over unpaid taxes and financial mismanagement concerns raised
