Category : Disability Services


Southwark mum wins £700 over council care delays

A Southwark mother received £700 compensation after the council delayed arranging care for her autistic daughter and failed to complete her carer's assessment. Read the full investigation findings.

Blue Badge parking rules trap woman in flat

A disabled woman in Wandsworth says she feels trapped in her home as her visitors receive parking tickets, preventing her from going out. Her landlord is reviewing the situation.

Perfect Show for Rachel: A Star Takes Control

Meet Rachel O'Mahony, the learning-disabled star directing her own madcap variety show. Discover how this award-winning production challenges perceptions of disability in the UK theatre scene.

Dick Harris: A Life for Disability Rights

Dick Harris, who spent a lifetime advocating for disability rights and independent living, has died aged 71. Discover his inspiring journey from institutional care to becoming a force for change.

Lords: Hybrid Work Can Help Disabled People into Jobs

A House of Lords committee urges the government to promote hybrid working in back-to-work initiatives to help disabled people and carers access employment. Discover how flexibility could fix Britain's worklessness crisis.

DWP Benefits for Motability Scheme Vehicles

Discover which DWP benefits make you eligible for the Motability Scheme to lease a new car, scooter, or wheelchair-accessible vehicle. Check your eligibility and learn how to apply today.

£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.

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.

AirPods Pro 3: The Future of Hearing Assistance?

Apple's latest AirPods Pro 3 are breaking new ground in hearing assistance technology, potentially transforming how millions of Britons manage hearing loss with cutting-edge features previously exclusive to medical devices.

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.

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