Mark Riddell's tearful reveal about daughter's rare disease
Rugby league star Mark Riddell breaks down discussing daughter Ava's Ogden Syndrome, affecting just four children in Australia. Read his inspiring family story.
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Deaf Tesla employee fired over hearing aid malfunction
A deaf technician was sacked by Tesla after extreme heat at its Texas Gigafactory disabled his hearing aids. Read the shocking details of this discrimination case.
Paul Scholes praised for video with autistic son Aiden
Former Man Utd star Paul Scholes receives an outpouring of support after sharing a heartwarming video teaching his autistic son, Aiden. Read the emotional story and public reaction.
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.
NHS seeks Down's syndrome adults for research
The NHS is making history by inviting adults with Down's syndrome to participate in revolutionary health research that could transform medical understanding and care.
Baby Ezra defies odds with rare condition survival
Meet baby Ezra, the courageous infant born with amniotic band syndrome whose incredible survival story is capturing hearts across Britain after beating overwhelming medical challenges.
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.
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.
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.
DWP Reveals PIP Assessment Overhaul to Save £1.5bn
The Department for Work and Pensions reveals new measures targeting Personal Independence Payment assessments, aiming to save £1.5 billion by tightening eligibility criteria and reducing fraud.
87 Health Conditions That Qualify for DWP PIP Payments
Exclusive investigation reveals the complete list of health conditions the DWP uses to assess PIP claims, with successful applicants receiving between £287 and £737 every month.
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.
Anthony Hopkins on autism diagnosis and marriage to Stella
Oscar-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins reveals how his autism diagnosis later in life transformed his perspective and celebrates his enduring marriage to wife Stella Arroyave.
Paralysed gardener loses £1m High Court claim
A professional gardener left paralysed after a devastating fall from a ladder while tree-cutting has lost his £1 million High Court claim in a heartbreaking legal ruling that highlights the dangers of gardening work.
Ellie Goldstein makes TV history on BBC's The One Show
Groundbreaking moment as 22-year-old model Ellie Goldstein appears on BBC's The One Show, championing disability representation in mainstream media and inspiring viewers nationwide.
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.
Anthony Hopkins reveals autism diagnosis in memoir
Oscar-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins reveals how his late-life autism diagnosis helped him understand himself better and embrace his unique perspective on life and art.
Strictly's Ellie Goldstein hailed as Vito Coppola's 'perfect angel'
Down's syndrome model Ellie Goldstein receives overwhelming praise from Mencap and Strictly Come Dancing professionals after her inspirational performance with Vito Coppola.
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.
Shirley Ballas' touching message to model Ellie Goldstein
Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas sends powerful message of support to trailblazing model Ellie Goldstein, celebrating diversity and inclusion in fashion industry
Constant pain after NHS dental cleaning leaves life in ruins
A British woman reveals how a routine dental cleaning left her with debilitating nerve damage and constant facial pain, exposing gaps in NHS dental care and medical negligence support.
RAF veteran faces eviction before Remembrance Day
A decorated RAF veteran, 78, battles eviction from his mobility scooter business just days before Remembrance Sunday, sparking outrage across the UK.
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