Motability Scheme Expands: New Eligibility for Thousands
Major eligibility expansion for the Motability Scheme means thousands with hidden disabilities can now lease a brand-new car, scooter, or wheelchair using their mobility allowance.
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Carers denied £1000s due to flawed benefit assessments
Thousands of UK carers with health conditions are being unfairly denied crucial benefits due to a 'deeply flawed' DWP assessment system, a damning new report reveals. Many are missing out on vital financial support they are legally entitled to.
Conjoined Twins Abby & Hensel Announce Baby on TikTok
Abby and Brittany Hensel, the renowned conjoined twins, have delighted fans by announcing they are expecting a baby. The groundbreaking news was shared through heartwarming TikTok photographs, marking a new chapter in their extraordinary lives.
Coroner's mystery over disabled boy's fatal cocaine ingestion
A coroner's inquest into the death of a 13-year-old disabled boy from Kent concludes it is 'impossible to determine' how he ingested the lethal dose of cocaine that killed him, leaving a family with unanswered questions.
Care worker waved soiled underpants at elderly resident
Shocking misconduct uncovered as a carer at a UK care home is filmed waving soiled underwear in an 85-year-old woman's face. The distressing incident has sparked outrage and calls for urgent reform in the care sector.
Boy paralyzed in crash as family fights over custody
A tragic car accident leaves a young Wyoming boy paralysed, sparking a heart-wrenching family crisis and a complex legal struggle over his future care and custody.
Disabled Boy Dies with Cocaine in System After School Failings
Exclusive investigation reveals a vulnerable disabled boy died with cocaine in his system after attending a special needs school in Croydon. Shocking failings exposed in safeguarding protocols.
Girl Who Couldn't Eat For 11 Years Finally Diagnosed
After 11 years of being unable to eat solid food and surviving on specialist formula, 14-year-old Rhiannon Ryder's mystery illness has been diagnosed as the ultra-rare Eosinophilic Colitis. Her family's relentless fight for answers finally pays off.
Family's tribute to boy, 5, after playground tragedy
The heartbroken family of five-year-old Logan Carter, who died after a fall at a Cheshire playground, pay a moving tribute to their 'beautiful boy' as the community unites in grief.
Mother barred from Butlin's over gender-critical views
A mother from Surrey was banned from a holiday camp after staff discovered her gender-critical views online, sparking a fierce debate on free speech and discrimination in the UK.
Paralysed man dies after six-year right-to-die battle
In a profoundly sad case, a man left paralysed after a rugby accident has passed away, six years after he began a landmark legal fight for the right to end his own life on his own terms.
Mother's 18-month fight to diagnose son's rare disease
A mother's harrowing journey to uncover the truth behind her son's mysterious illness, battling a healthcare system that failed to recognise a rare genetic condition. A story of resilience, love, and the fight for answers.
DWP PIP Assessment Rules Changed - 2024 Update
Exclusive: The Department for Work and Pensions has introduced significant changes to PIP assessment rules. Discover how these updates affect eligibility criteria, assessment procedures, and what claimants need to know about the new evaluation process.
Woman Born Blind Sees First Time After Gene Therapy
A woman who has been blind since birth can now see for the first time, recognising her family and navigating life independently after a groundbreaking gene therapy treatment.
Hospital Apologises After Stranding Vulnerable Patient
Milton Keynes University Hospital issues formal apology after a catastrophic failure leaves a vulnerable patient with learning disabilities alone and without transport for hours, sparking outrage from Mencap and a government review.
Edinburgh's Lost Australian Airman Finally Laid to Rest
After eight decades of mystery, an Australian airman whose remains were discovered in an Edinburgh garden has been identified and given a full military burial, closing a poignant chapter of WWII history.
Conjoined Twins Abby and Brittany Hensel Secretly Married
Abby and Brittany Hensel, the world's most famous conjoined twins, have been secretly married to a US Army veteran and teacher for several years. The Daily Mail can reveal the intimate details of their private married life in Minnesota.
NHS 111 Meningitis Misdiagnosis Leaves Toddler Brain Damaged
An NHS 111 call handler's catastrophic misdiagnosis left a toddler with permanent brain damage after dismissing his meningitis symptoms as a viral infection. His family's fight for justice exposes critical failures in the system.
Autism treatments lack evidence, major review finds
A major government-commissioned review reveals most widely used autism interventions lack robust evidence, urging a shift towards personalised support and away from 'one-size-fits-all' approaches.
National Autistic Society Champions 'Autistic Person' In Major Rebrand
The National Autistic Society has officially changed its language guidelines, championing identity-first language like 'autistic person' after extensive consultation with the community, marking a significant shift in recognising autism as an integral iden
Dallas Mother Paralysed in Freak Tree Collapse
A Texas mother's life was irrevocably changed when a massive tree, felled by severe storms, crashed through her home, leaving her paralysed from the waist down. Her family shares their harrowing story of survival and the long road to recovery.
£1bn award after hospital negligence disables baby
A Utah family has been awarded a staggering $1 billion in damages after medical negligence at a Steward Healthcare-owned hospital resulted in their baby being born with severe, permanent disabilities. The landmark ruling highlights critical failures in ma
Skydiving accident survivor gets life-changing home makeover
A man left paralysed from the waist down in a skydiving accident has received a breathtaking home transformation on George Clarke's Beautiful Builds, finally gaining independent access to his kitchen and a new lease on life.
Vital Guide: Recognising Non-Speaking Autism in Kids
Experts reveal the subtle signs of non-speaking autism every parent should know. Learn how to spot the unique communication styles and support a child's development.
DWP's 23 Health Conditions That Could Boost PIP Payments
Exclusive: The Department for Work and Pensions has quietly updated its guidance for 23 specific health conditions that could significantly increase Personal Independence Payment awards. Discover if your condition qualifies for enhanced support.
DWP: Poor eyesight could qualify you for £434 monthly payment
The Department for Work and Pensions is urging people with vision problems to check their eligibility for Attendance Allowance, a tax-free benefit worth up to £434 per month that many are unaware they can claim.
DWP PIP Changes: New Rules for Claimants from April 2024
Major changes to Personal Independence Payment assessments are coming next month. Here's what every claimant needs to know about the new DWP rules and how they could affect your payments.
Father admits mercy killing of disabled son
Emmanuel Haros, 44, pleads guilty to manslaughter after suffocating his severely disabled 7-year-old son in their Surrey home. The tragic case raises difficult questions about carer burden and mercy killings.
Wheelchair Basketball Apologises for Israeli Anthem Omission
British Wheelchair Basketball issues a formal apology after failing to play the Israeli national anthem before a World Cup qualifier in Cardiff, prompting a storm of criticism and accusations of a breach of international sporting protocols.
Urgent PIP Money Management Update Issued by DWP
The DWP has announced a significant change to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) money management rules. Discover how this update affects your payments and what you must do now to avoid disruptions.
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