Ruth Codd has second leg amputation, reveals recovery
The Celebrity Traitors star Ruth Codd announces her recovery from a second below-knee amputation. The Irish actor details her journey and showcases her new wheelchair, 'Fat Tony'.
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Celebrity Traitors Star Ruth Codd Has Second Leg Amputated
Celebrity Traitors star Ruth Codd reveals her second leg amputation decision after years of crutch use destroyed her joints. The 29-year-old actress shares her recovery journey and positive outlook.
Ruth Codd announces second leg amputation
Irish actor Ruth Codd, star of The Celebrity Traitors, shares news of her second below-knee amputation with fans on TikTok, introducing her new wheelchair 'Fat Tony'.
Ruth Codd reveals second leg amputation on TikTok
Actress Ruth Codd, 29, shares news of her second below-knee amputation on TikTok with characteristic wit, receiving an outpouring of support from fans and co-stars.
Parkinson's patient's plea for train travel patience
Ben Gee, diagnosed with Parkinson's at 41, shares his travel struggles. New 'patience please' badges aim to help those with invisible conditions feel more confident on public transport.
Aitch's I'm A Celeb Mission for Down Syndrome
UK rapper Aitch reveals his true motivation for joining I'm A Celebrity is to champion his sister Gracie and change perceptions of Down syndrome. Discover his inspiring family bond.
Disability Activist Alice Wong Dies Aged 51
Acclaimed disability rights activist and author Alice Wong, a 'luminary of the disability justice movement', has died. Discover her powerful legacy and vision for a more inclusive world.
Avanti accused of 'virtue signalling' over wheelchair art
Avanti West Coast faces backlash for train art showing two wheelchair users, despite having only one standard class wheelchair space. Campaigners call for real inclusivity, not just imagery.
Student paralysed in skydiving accident overcomes depression
A university student's life changed forever after a skydiving accident left him paralysed, leading to a profound journey through depression and recovery that's inspiring others facing similar challenges.
Sydney Transport Crisis: Major Rail Delays Hit Network
Commuters across Sydney and New South Wales face severe disruptions as significant delays hit the rail network, with Transport for NSW issuing urgent warnings and alternative travel advice.
Half of inactive UK youth classified as disabled
Groundbreaking research reveals nearly 50% of young Britons not in work or education are officially classified as disabled, with mental health conditions being the primary factor. Experts warn of a growing crisis affecting a generation.
Glasgow's Free Transport for Young and Elderly Begins
Glasgow pioneers groundbreaking free public transport initiative offering unlimited bus, train and subway travel to under-22s and over-60s in major sustainability push.
Sydney transport chaos as new timetables spark major delays
Major disruptions hit Sydney's transport network as new timetables cause widespread delays and cancellations, prompting urgent government intervention and union warnings.
Sydney's Transport Chaos: New Timetable Sparks Fury
Sydney commuters face severe disruptions as new transport timetables take effect, triggering union warnings of safety risks and service reliability concerns across the city's network.
SEND transport costs crisis pushing families to brink
Soaring transport costs for SEND pupils in England are pushing families to the brink, with councils struggling to cope and parents forced to reduce working hours.
Councils spend £2.5bn on special needs school transport
Shocking new figures expose how local authorities across Britain are spending billions transporting children with special educational needs to school, with costs soaring by nearly £500 million annually.
DWP Launches Major PIP Benefits System Review
The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a significant review of Personal Independence Payment assessments that could transform how millions of disabled Britons receive support.
Wetherspoon pays £25k for disability discrimination
JD Wetherspoon has been ordered to pay over £25,000 in compensation after a pub manager subjected an employee with cerebral palsy to humiliating treatment, in a landmark disability discrimination case.
State ministers threaten NDIS boycott in Butler clash
State and territory disability ministers are threatening to boycott crucial NDIS reform talks with Health Minister Mark Butler over what they call 'unacceptable' federal government tactics.
Motability Scheme Misuse Revealed in Benefits Crackdown
Exclusive investigation reveals widespread misuse of disability vehicles as government considers major reforms to benefits system. Are vulnerable people being unfairly targeted?
NDIS cuts trap disabled Australians in hospital beds
Vulnerable Australians with disabilities are becoming trapped in hospital wards for months due to National Disability Insurance Scheme funding cuts, creating a healthcare crisis and human rights concern.
Lee Anderson Proposes Scrapping PIP Benefits System
Conservative Deputy Chairman Lee Anderson sparks controversy with bold plan to replace PIP with tailored support system, claiming current benefits 'not fit for purpose' and creating 'perverse incentives'.
Katie Price shares heartwarming Harvey update
Former glamour model Katie Price reveals touching family moment with son Harvey as she gives fans an uplifting health update about the 21-year-old.
Sydney transport chaos as new timetable sparks major delays
Sydney commuters face major disruptions as a new transport timetable takes effect, causing widespread delays and triggering industrial action threats from rail unions over staffing concerns.
Bus access refusal protest halts Westminster traffic
Shocking footage shows London bus driver refusing to deploy access ramp for wheelchair user and mothers with prams in Westminster confrontation that halted traffic.
Wetherspoons pays £12K for autistic teen discrimination
JD Wetherspoons has been ordered to pay substantial compensation after a pub manager publicly shamed a 19-year-old autistic customer for using the disabled toilet, in a landmark discrimination case.
Dad would trade places with disabled son in seconds
Father Michael McGlade shares his emotional journey caring for his severely disabled son Riley and makes a desperate appeal for better disability support in the UK.
Sydney's transport chaos as new train timetable sparks backlash
Sydney commuters face major disruptions as a new train timetable launches, drawing criticism from unions and opposition over service cuts and overcrowding concerns.
Nursery spots signs leading to cerebral palsy diagnosis
Exclusive: Parents reveal how their world turned upside down after nursery staff noticed their toddler's unusual walking pattern, leading to a life-changing cerebral palsy diagnosis.
Woman demands disabled passenger's train seat in viral video
A woman's extraordinary demand for a disabled passenger's priority seat on a busy train has sparked outrage after being captured on video and going viral across social media platforms.
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