The Timms report reveals the disability benefits system is 'not fit for purpose'. Frances Ryan outlines a progressive overhaul: scrapping point-based assessments, ending private contractor reliance, and restoring indefinite awards.
Brent Council wrongly removed weekend care from a severely disabled man, causing distress. The ombudsman ordered an apology and £1,000 compensation.
Queensland breached human rights by detaining three teenagers in an adult-only watch house without private toilets or clean clothes, tribunal orders apology.
Small business owners say they are unfairly targeted by serial ADA lawsuits, but disability advocates insist violations must be addressed to uphold civil rights.
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Powered wheelchair user Colin Hughes describes being blocked by abandoned hire ebikes and nearly run over by a rider on his phone, calling for stricter regulation and penalties.
A family is suing The Bay Club in El Segundo, California, after a 23-month-old toddler suffered a severe brain injury when a daycare worker dropped him from 6ft, captured on CCTV.
The Timms review will conclude that the personal independence payment (Pip) assessment system is dehumanising and must be redrawn, with a new system needed for fluctuating conditions.
Joanne Hewitson, 31, was asked for proof that her guide dog Rosie was genuine at a Hartlepool Wetherspoons. The chain apologised, calling it an error.
Fitzrovia Medical Clinic closed days after a CQC report rated it 'inadequate,' citing concerns like staff unable to identify sepsis symptoms and poor record-keeping.
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A reader responds to Annalisa Barbieri's advice column, highlighting the hidden struggles of midlife parents caring for adult children who are NEET, and calls for wider support.
Thanet House in Streatham rated 'Requires Improvement' by CQC; staff lacked autism and learning disability training, and residents reported unkind care.
Gabriel Stewart argues that despite drawbacks, autonomous vehicles offer independence for those who cannot drive due to disabilities, outweighing concerns.
A person was rushed to hospital with a head injury after a crash on A23 Streatham High Road early Wednesday. Buses diverted as police investigate.
Charlotte Jenner's two-year-old son Ronnie has Phelan-McDermid syndrome and cannot move, but Kent County Council has denied his Blue Badge three times, saying he is not disabled enough.
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Samanta Bullock, a Paralympic athlete and disability advocate, says British Airways denied her boarding at JFK because she was travelling alone, just after speaking at the UN on disability rights.
A mobility equipment company provided exceptional service, delivering a new hoist overnight to ensure a customer with MND could go on holiday.
The UK Supreme Court's decision to end deprivation of liberty safeguards for disabled people alarms charities, risking harm to vulnerable individuals in care homes.
Fellows Court residents in Hoxton urge new Mayor Zoë Garbett to fix leaks, filth, and disrepair or face escalation to the Regulator of Social Housing.
Parents of a six-year-old with cerebral palsy are fighting NDIS funding cuts that threaten essential therapy, sparking debate over disability support in Australia.
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Kenneth Law pleaded guilty to 14 counts of aiding suicide after mailing lethal chemicals to over 100 people worldwide, prompting calls for a public inquiry in the UK.
Disabled and chronically ill people are disproportionately affected by heatwaves, unable to afford air conditioning. Urgent action needed for cool spaces and sustainable housing.
Discover who automatically qualifies for a Blue Badge, how to apply, and steps to appeal if your application is denied. Full guide from DWP rules.
New modelling reveals 241,000 people will be removed from the NDIS under new eligibility rules. Plus, Blues win State of Origin, Trump accuses Iran of stalling, and more.
Internal modelling shows 241,000 NDIS participants will be exited by mid-2031 under new eligibility rules, with cuts to community participation funding saving $13.2bn.
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A 13-year-old boy with Tourette syndrome was removed from a British Airways flight by armed police after shouting 'bomb' at the gate, sparking discrimination claims.
Families of adults with learning disabilities saved William Blake House from bankruptcy after uncovering £1.5m tax debt and management failures, leading to a rescue plan.
Alastair McEwin, former disability royal commissioner, warns Labor's NDIS cuts will increase isolation and segregation, as government's own reform advisers issue brutal assessment.
Robin Millar, blind pop producer and disability campaigner, takes legal action against his former company Blue Raincoat Music for alleged failure to provide workplace support after cancer surgery.
Bromley Council apologised and paid £250 after failing to provide care for a disabled woman for two weeks while locked in a dispute with two other councils over responsibility.
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