Government abandons pavement parking ban plans
The Department for Transport has quietly shelved plans for a nationwide pavement parking prohibition, leaving vulnerable pedestrians at risk across England.
Category : Search result: disabled children
Children suffered 'grievous harm' in pandemic care disruption
Shocking inquiry finds vulnerable children faced catastrophic consequences when Covid-19 restrictions severed access to essential healthcare and support systems across the UK.
Free Energy Bill Help for Disabled Households
Thousands of disabled households could claim free energy efficiency upgrades worth up to £2,000 through government schemes. Discover if you qualify for boiler replacements, insulation and more.
Free Energy Bills for Disabled Households
Thousands of disabled households could claim FREE energy bills this winter through government schemes. Discover if you qualify for crucial financial support.
Blue Badge mum faces £3k school run parking fines
A disabled mother reveals how she accumulated £3,000 in parking fines during school runs, despite displaying her Blue Badge, exposing a shocking failure in council enforcement systems.
Pandemic 'severely disrupted' children's development - MP
Dame Diana Johnson raises alarm over the long-term impact of lockdowns on young people's speech, social skills, and mental health in Parliament.
Pub landlord bans children after complaints of chaos
A UK pub landlord has instituted a strict 'no children' policy following an overwhelming number of complaints about unruly behaviour from youngsters, including running around and leaving electronic devices blaring.
Cowboy builder jailed for £36k scam on disabled children's family
A fraudulent builder who preyed on a vulnerable family, leaving them with a leaking roof and vanishing with £36,000, has been sentenced to prison after splurging their money on nightclubs.
TikTok star stranded at Dublin Airport after Meta account wipe
Kerry O'Sullivan, a popular Irish TikTok creator, was left stranded at Dublin Airport after a catastrophic Meta account failure deleted her identity and flight documents, sparking outrage over digital dependency.
Protein Overload: UK Children's Health at Risk, Study Warns
Groundbreaking research warns that British children are consuming dangerously high levels of protein, potentially setting them up for lifelong health problems including obesity.
Best Kids' Headphones 2024: Safe & Durable Picks
Discover our expert-tested selection of the safest and most durable headphones for children. Find the perfect pair for school, travel, and home use, with top picks for volume-limiting features and comfort.
Disabled Man Hit by Delivery Robot in Shocking Cambridge Incident
A disabled man's routine delivery turned into a nightmare when a Starship Technologies robot crashed into him on a Cambridge pavement. The shocking incident, captured on TikTok, raises urgent questions about the safety of autonomous delivery devices on UK
Man orders 50 books on state-funded blind reading scheme
A California man has sparked outrage after exploiting a government programme for the blind and disabled, ordering 50 expensive books on politics and history at taxpayers' expense.
Disabled Peer: Assisted Dying Bill Puts 'Price on Our Heads'
Baroness Jane Campbell delivers a powerful emotional plea against legalising assisted suicide, warning it would place a 'price on the heads' of disabled people and create a 'duty to die' culture in the UK.
NDIS cuts funding for Geelong boy's lifesaving care
A Victorian family is fighting for their severely disabled son's future after the NDIS abruptly cut funding for his 24/7 specialist care, leaving them in a desperate situation.
Jimmy Kimmel sparks outrage with joke about disabled son
TV host Jimmy Kimmel sparks fury after making a controversial joke about his son's past heart condition on his late-night show, leading to accusations of ableism and calls for an apology.
Kate Reveals Prince Louis's Embarrassing School Gate Habit
The Princess of Wales shared a hilarious and heartwarming anecdote about her youngest son's unfiltered school run comments, giving a rare glimpse into the Cambridge family's relatable home life.
Blue Badge Rules: 10 Laws You're Probably Breaking
Millions of UK drivers risk fines by misunderstanding Blue Badge rules. Our essential guide reveals the hidden laws, enforcement changes, and common mistakes that could cost you £1,000.
WSL Disabled Fan Access Scandal Exposed
Exclusive investigation by Moving the Goalposts reveals a mounting crisis for disabled supporters in the Women's Super League, with clubs failing basic accessibility standards and leaving fans stranded.
UK Evacuates Critically Injured Gaza Children for NHS Care
In a landmark humanitarian effort, the UK government has granted emergency visas for dozens of severely wounded Palestinian children from Gaza to receive life-saving treatment in British NHS hospitals, offering a glimmer of hope amidst the ongoing conflic
NHS approves cannabis treatment for severely ill children
In a historic decision, the NHS has greenlit cannabis-based treatment for a group of children with severe epilepsy, offering new hope to families after a long campaign.
Gaza Children Arrive in UK for Life-Saving NHS Treatment
In a landmark humanitarian effort, the first cohort of children from war-torn Gaza has landed in the UK to receive life-saving medical care through the National Health Service, offering hope amidst the conflict.
Eurostar error strands wheelchair user in Rotterdam
A British wheelchair user's journey from Brussels to London descends into chaos as a Eurostar train error leaves him stranded 100km away in Rotterdam, sparking outrage over disabled travel rights.
Melbourne Hospital Panel Confronts War's Impact on Kids
A poignant panel discussion at Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital, featuring former ABC journalist Sophie McNeill and paediatric experts, confronts the devastating and often overlooked health consequences of war on the world's most vulnerable children.
Mum fined for disabled parking despite leg in cast
A North Shore mother, Natasha Jansen, speaks out after receiving a shocking £60 fine for using a disabled parking space while her leg was immobilised in a full cast, exposing a critical flaw in council enforcement systems.
Christopher Robin's lifelong resentment of Winnie-the-Pooh revealed
Exclusive insight into how A.A. Milne's literary triumph created a fractured family legacy, with son Christopher Robin despising the fame and fortune that overshadowed his disabled daughter's needs.
Ian Rankin's Stirling Castle Blue Badge Ordeal
Celebrated crime writer Sir Ian Rankin was left stranded outside historic Stirling Castle after his disabled parking permit was challenged by an overzealous attendant, sparking outrage and highlighting accessibility issues at Scotland's premier heritage s
Eton's ambitious plan to revolutionise children's homes
Exclusive investigation reveals how Eton College and other top boarding schools are partnering to revolutionise Britain's children's homes system, bringing academic excellence and pastoral care to vulnerable children.
Children's care home costs hit £320,000 per year in England
Exclusive: The average annual cost for a children's care home place in England has reached £319,680, pushing local authorities to breaking point and forcing desperate measures to protect vulnerable youth.
Mum's fury as Aldi 'fails' her disabled son in accessibility row
A mother from Broxburn condemns Aldi after staff allegedly refuse to help her 6-year-old disabled son, sparking a debate on supermarket accessibility policies.
Page 1 of 4