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
A couple has pleaded guilty to causing or allowing the death of their 32-year-old daughter, who was found emaciated in a squalid bedroom with severe pressure sores and sepsis.
For nearly a decade, Martin Pistorius was trapped inside his own body, aware but unable to move or speak. Enduring abuse and despair, his journey from being considered an 'empty shell' to finding his voice and building a family is a testament to human res
Exclusive documents reveal a dramatic surge in abuse, neglect, and unauthorized restraint reports within NDIS-funded disability group homes, raising urgent concerns about systemic failures.
Hackney Council failed to properly address a mother's urgent concerns about her autistic daughter's safety in a high-rise flat, leading to a £500 payout after an ombudsman investigation.
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Marsha Martin founded Black SEN Mamas after experiencing exclusion and racist comments about her daughters' hair at a neurodivergent children's group. The charity now supports over 7,000 Black mothers of children with special educational needs.
Sally Berry, a trailblazing social worker and advocate for community-based care, passed away at 78. Her innovative approaches transformed UK social services, emphasizing dignity and empowerment for vulnerable populations.
Trevor Elliott became a foster carer at 24, caring for three teenagers while his peers partied. He now advocates for fostering to be recognized as a formal career with proper support and training.
Hartlepool becomes first UK council to ban memorial benches after audit reveals 275 tributes causing obstructions for wheelchair users and pushchairs. Families suggested to plant trees instead.
Hackney Council has suggested taking an autistic child on a bus ride to demonstrate his inability to travel, despite medical evidence and an EHCP. The family faces eviction and unsuitable rehousing.
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A personal story of overcoming severe childhood burns to pursue a career as a firefighter, highlighting themes of resilience, healing, and community service.
A woman held in 'Dickensian' servitude for 25 years by Amanda Wixon in Gloucestershire describes her trauma as her abuser receives a 13-year prison sentence. The case raises serious questions about social services' oversight.
A foster carer describes the harrowing recovery of a woman enslaved for 25 years in Tewkesbury, detailing her trauma and slow healing process after the abuser's conviction.
A Lincolnshire couple has transformed a seven-acre site into a specialized racetrack and park where disabled dogs learn to use wheelchairs and live active lives.
A disabled woman in South London has been awarded £3,750 compensation after Kingston Council delayed installing a stairlift in her home for 20 months, causing significant pain and distress.
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A photojournalist's sudden hearing loss at 56 reveals healthcare gaps and leads to a transformative journey through ASL, identity, and advocacy for accessibility.
A woman known as EGZ is suing multiple councils and the Metropolitan Police, alleging they failed to protect her from sexual exploitation by older gang-linked men during her childhood.
Charity Refuge leads demonstration outside Parliament, highlighting £55.5 million funding gap for domestic abuse shelters as government launches new strategy.
Hackney Council acknowledges shortcomings in adult social care after a damning CQC assessment reveals assessment delays of up to two years and service deficiencies.
A predatory driver who posed as a cabbie has been sentenced to 13 years for forcing his way into a woman's home and raping her in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
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A man faces manslaughter charges six years after a woman's suicide, with prosecutors alleging domestic abuse contributed to her death in Bexley, London.
