Mobility Scooter Illegal Parking Warning Issued
An expert warns thousands may be parking mobility scooters illegally, risking fines or removal. Discover the unexpected locations where parking is forbidden, even with a Blue Badge.
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420,000 Disabled Workers Left Employment in 2024
New DWP figures reveal a crisis as 420,000 disabled workers left their jobs in 2024, matching the number entering work. Experts demand urgent reform of the benefits system.
Blue Badge holders warned over hospital parking fines
Blue Badge holders are being urged not to assume free parking at hospitals and other off-street car parks. Check the rules to avoid an unexpected parking fine.
Blue Badge Renewal Warning for Disabled Drivers
Urgent reminder for 2.84 million Blue Badge holders: Permits expire after 3 years. Failure to renew risks a £1,000 fine. Apply now to avoid penalties.
Blue Badge Holders Face Fines in 11 UK Parking Spots
Over 3.2 million Blue Badge holders in Great Britain risk fines for parking in 11 restricted areas. Learn the rules to avoid penalties and park safely.
Veteran sues Buffalo Wild Wings over racist receipt slur
A Black disabled veteran is suing Buffalo Wild Wings for $5 million after a racial slur was printed on his receipt, causing severe emotional distress. Discover the full story and the chain's response.
Wicked Film Champions Authentic Disability Casting
The new Wicked films lead a vital shift towards authentic casting for disabled actors, challenging industry-wide exclusion. Discover how this redefines representation.
The Perfect Show: Comedy by Learning-Disabled Artists
Discover The Perfect Show, a revolutionary theatre comedy created by learning-disabled performers. Opening November 2025 at Sheffield Theatres. Don't miss this landmark production!
Wicked's Marissa Bode on disability representation
Marissa Bode, the first disabled actor to play Nessarose in Wicked, calls for an end to 'cripping up' and better on-screen representation for disabled performers in the UK film industry.
Darts player loses £1m claim after leg amputation
Aaron Haley, a disabled darts player, has lost his £1million compensation claim after a judge ruled his leg amputation was not medically necessary. Discover the full story behind the court's decision.
Police hunt arsonists after disabled woman's home torched
A disabled grandmother's home was deliberately set ablaze in a shocking arson attack in South Wales, with police launching a major investigation into the despicable crime that left the victim traumatised.
Motability Scheme Faces Overhaul: PIP Changes Loom
Exclusive: The government considers tightening Motability eligibility rules amid concerns the scheme is 'unsustainable', potentially affecting thousands of disabled drivers across the UK.
Spit Hood Used on Disabled Prisoner in Shocking NT Footage
Shocking video evidence emerges at inquest showing guards restraining a disabled Indigenous man with a spit hood, raising serious questions about treatment in Northern Territory prisons.
Motability scheme reforms announced for disabled drivers
Work and Pensions Secretary reveals significant reforms to the Motability scheme, addressing vehicle shortages and improving support for disabled people across the UK.
Katie Price shares Harvey hospital health update
Former glamour model Katie Price provides a heartfelt update on her son Harvey's hospital treatment, revealing new details about his ongoing health challenges and their family's resilience.
Motability car scheme overhaul: What disabled drivers need to know
Exclusive: The Motability car scheme for disabled people is undergoing significant reforms following a government review. Discover how these changes could affect thousands of recipients across the UK.
Disabled man died naked in cell with spit hood
A coronial inquest has heard shocking details of a disabled Northern Territory man's death while naked, handcuffed and wearing a spit hood in a Darwin police cell, raising serious questions about custodial care practices.
Chalmers' Ex Accuses Him of Abandoning Disabled Son
Talia Oatway, former partner of Geordie Shore star Aaron Chalmers, unleashes furious social media rant accusing the reality TV personality of abandoning their disabled three-year-old son Oakley in emotional online outburst.
Trump Halloween party amid UK disabled children funding cuts
Former US President Donald Trump faces criticism for hosting lavish Halloween festivities while UK government reduces support for children with special needs through Snap funding programme.
Blue Badge Parking: Your Complete Free Parking Guide
Essential guide reveals where Blue Badge holders can park without charge, including supermarket policies and city-specific exemptions you need to know.
Nabil Shaban: Disability rights pioneer and actor dies at 70
Celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Nabil Shaban, the trailblazing disabled actor who transformed British television and theatre while championing disability rights.
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.
Theatre's Invisible Barrier: Disabled Audiences Excluded
An alarming new report reveals UK theatres are failing disabled patrons, with inaccessible venues, poor communication, and systemic exclusion creating 'cultural segregation'.
Police officer suspended over disabled mocking TikTok video
A Merseyside Police officer faces suspension after filming and sharing a TikTok video that cruelly mocked a disabled man, prompting internal investigation and widespread condemnation.
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.
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.
Disabled man screamed at by warden in legal parking spot
A disabled man was left shaken after being screamed at by a council traffic warden while legally parked in a Westminster disabled bay. The shocking incident has raised serious questions about disability discrimination and council enforcement practices.
Care home wheelchair users perish in boat tragedy
Exclusive court testimony reveals how disabled care home residents, including several in wheelchairs, met their tragic fate during a catastrophic boat excursion that turned deadly on the water.
Motability users get £3,000 payments with warning
Thousands of disabled drivers using the Motability scheme could receive unexpected £3,000 payments, but experts warn this might signal upcoming financial challenges for the programme.
Amazon accused of discriminating against pregnant, disabled workers
The online retail giant Amazon is confronting serious legal allegations of systemic discrimination against pregnant and disabled warehouse employees at its New Jersey facilities, with federal investigators uncovering troubling workplace practices.
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