Stroke Specialist Shortage Causes Preventable Deaths
A critical lack of stroke consultants in the NHS is leading to thousands of preventable deaths and serious disabilities, senior medics warn. Urgent action is needed to save lives.
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Asda payout after driver's 'not disabled' comment to customer
A man with fibromyalgia and autism received a four-figure settlement from Asda after a delivery driver questioned his disability. The driver has since left the company. Read the full story.
Charity CEO turns down MBE over disability 'scapegoating'
Tressa Burke, head of Glasgow Disability Alliance, declined a New Year Honour, citing government policies she says demonise disabled people. Read her powerful statement.
Doctor Reveals 7 Common Household Dangers That Can Kill
An emergency medicine doctor exposes the hidden, lethal risks lurking in everyday life—from houseplants to painkillers. Learn how to protect yourself and your family from these entirely avoidable threats.
Police trainee killed in chase: Seatbelt lapse cited
An internal probe finds the death of 19-year-old officer Jessica Ebbighausen was 'preventable'. The suspect now faces aggravated murder charges. Read the full investigation details.
Aid cuts will kill 200,000 more children this year
A damning Gates Foundation report reveals global aid cuts, led by the US under Trump, will reverse decades of progress, causing 200,000+ preventable child deaths in 2025. Urgent action is needed.
Doctor's vital child safety advice for UK parents
A paediatric doctor shares the most common preventable injuries affecting children and offers practical safety tips for UK families. Protect your child today.
Council blamed for 'avoidable' flood deaths in Liverpool
A grieving family accuses Liverpool City Council of inaction after their parents died in a flooded underpass. Read the full investigation into this preventable tragedy.
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.
Sara Sharif: Council Failures in Preventable Murder
A damning report reveals Sara Sharif's murder was preventable after safeguarding services missed 15 warnings. Surrey County Council apologises for catastrophic failings.
100,000 obesity deaths preventable with sugar tax
Groundbreaking research reveals how a 20% sugar tax extension could save thousands of lives and billions for the NHS while tackling Britain's obesity crisis.
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.
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?
Measles Outbreak Hits South Carolina - Vaccination Warning
Health officials in South Carolina are battling a measles outbreak as unvaccinated children contract the highly contagious disease. Discover why this childhood illness is making a dangerous comeback and what it means for public health.
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'.
The Most Foolish Ways Brits Have Died
A shocking new report details the most senseless and preventable deaths in the UK, from DIY haircuts to reckless selfies, urging the public to think twice before taking dangerous risks.
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.
Wheelchair users fight patronising attitudes daily
An eye-opening exploration of the daily microaggressions and condescending attitudes wheelchair users face, and why changing social perceptions matters more than pity.
DWP changes PIP assessment rules after tribunal ruling
A landmark tribunal ruling has forced the DWP to rewrite disability assessment guidance after a woman's PIP claim was rejected for wearing a bra during her assessment, sparking widespread criticism of the system.
DWP reveals why PIP payments are being restricted
The Department for Work and Pensions has broken its silence on controversial new restrictions affecting Personal Independence Payment claims, revealing the data-driven approach behind the changes affecting vulnerable claimants across the UK.
Motability scheme costs £275m extra under Labour
Labour's controversial changes to disability vehicle scheme spark outrage as costs soar by £275 million, leaving taxpayers to foot the bill while disabled users face uncertainty.
DWP PIP assessment bra removal ruled unacceptable
A landmark tribunal ruling condemns DWP assessment practices after a disabled woman was forced to remove her bra during a PIP assessment, sparking widespread outrage and calls for reform.
DWP announces major PIP eligibility changes
The Department for Work and Pensions reveals significant reforms to Personal Independence Payment assessments, affecting how millions claim disability benefits across the UK.
Blue Badge Support Could Offer £1,200 to Disabled Brits
Millions of disabled people across the UK could receive enhanced financial support through their Blue Badge eligibility, with potential payments reaching £1,200 annually in a major benefits shake-up.
Reeves targets Motability scheme in £1bn budget raid
Rachel Reeves announces controversial plan to scrap tax exemptions for Motability car scheme users, aiming to save Treasury £1 billion while sparking outrage among disability advocates.
Disabled face Motability cuts in Labour budget review
Exclusive: Labour's first budget could slash vital mobility payments for thousands of disabled people, sparking outrage among disability advocates.
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