Over 1.6 Million Britons Claim Attendance Allowance for 48 Health Conditions
Over 1.6 million claim Attendance Allowance for 48 conditions, worth up to £434 monthly. Arthritis most common. Tax-free, non-means-tested.
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Supermarkets Battle to Hire Autistic Volunteer After Mum's Plea
Autistic volunteer Tom Boyd, let go from Waitrose after mum asked for pay, offered paid shifts at Asda. Waitrose now wants him back.
Trump administration proposes removing age from disability benefit assessments
Trump administration plans to remove age as factor for Social Security disability benefits, potentially cutting 750,000 recipients and saving $82bn over 10 years.
Girl, 10, loses legs and arm to rare infection after parents spot 'odd' bruise
Penelope Vidal-Walsh, 10, loses legs and right arm after contracting meningitis and a rare fungal infection. Family warns parents about symptoms.
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UK taskforce demands disability training for all airline and airport staff
UK taskforce led by Tanni Grey-Thompson recommends mandatory disability training for all airline and airport staff after reporting inconsistent, catastrophic treatment.
Paul Scholes Steps Away from Punditry to Care for Autistic Son
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has quit TV punditry to care for his non-verbal autistic son Aiden, sharing his daily routine and challenges.
World's Shortest Mobile Man Dies at 27 in Nepal
Khagendra Thapa Magar, world's shortest mobile man, dies aged 27 in Nepal after battle with pneumonia.
Ellie Simmonds Helped Mum After Son's Diagnosis
A mother who felt isolated after her son's achondroplasia diagnosis shares how Paralympian Ellie Simmonds helped her, and how she now supports other parents.
Shirley Ballas Sends Heartfelt Message to Ellie Goldstein After Strictly Exit
Shirley Ballas sends a touching message to Ellie Goldstein after her Strictly Come Dancing exit, praising her musicality and energy.
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PCOS renamed to PMOS after decade-long campaign
PCOS renamed to PMOS to better reflect hormonal and metabolic nature, after years of patient advocacy and global consultation.
Mother told baby had one hour to live; he survived
Clarissa Mansbridge was told her stillborn son William had an hour to live. He lifted his head, defied the odds, and now at three years old walks and talks.
DWP Clarifies PIP Stance on Set Symptoms List
DWP clarifies PIP stance: highest payments up to £749/month for conditions like visual, musculoskeletal, and neurological issues, with review postponed.
Jess Wright's Son Presley to Require Open Heart Surgery
Jess Wright thanks fans after revealing her son Presley has a rare heart condition requiring open heart surgery twice in his life.
Toddler paralysed after flu triggers rare condition
A two-year-old girl in Georgia was left paralysed after contracting flu, which triggered transverse myelitis, a rare spinal cord disorder.
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Deaf Tesla Technician Sacked After Hearing Aids Failed in Extreme Heat
Tesla fired deaf technician Hans Kohls after extreme heat at Gigafactory caused his hearing aids to fail, lawsuit alleges.
Rita Wilson reveals two requests she made to Tom Hanks after cancer diagnosis
Rita Wilson shared the two requests she made to Tom Hanks after her 2015 breast cancer diagnosis: be sad for a long time and throw a party.
Blue Badge Renewal Warning for Disabled Drivers
Disabled drivers warned to renew Blue Badge three months early to avoid £1,000 fine; over 3.2 million holders in England and Scotland.
More than 30 UK toys recalled over asbestos fears
More than 30 toys sold by M&S, Tesco, Primark and others recalled in the UK over asbestos-contaminated sand from China.
Non-burping condition 'damages quality of life', say researchers
Researchers say R-CPD, or 'no burp syndrome', causes physical pain and mental distress, with half of sufferers seeking help but 90% not receiving adequate care.
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Student Loan Debt and Mental Health: Expert Tips for Coping
Tips for managing student loan debt and protecting mental health, including setting worry-free times, using rewards, and sharing with loved ones.
Chancellor Reeves to crack down on benefit fraud alongside lifting two-child limit
Rachel Reeves announces crackdown on benefit fraud and full lifting of two-child limit, as government seeks to head off welfare spending criticism.
Teen dies suddenly from seizure while on phone to boyfriend
An 18-year-old with epilepsy died suddenly from a seizure without warning while on the phone to her boyfriend, prompting her father to campaign for SUDEP awareness.
Mother Dies Five Weeks After Birth From Undiagnosed Heart Condition
Cathy MacGuinness, 40, died five weeks after giving birth from undiagnosed dilated cardiomyopathy. Her family urges vigilance over health symptoms.
Woman with limp enjoys 'malicious delight' as entitled mother misses flight after demanding her trai
Woman with limp gives up disabled seat to entitled mother, who then misses flight after boarding wrong train carriage.
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Stroke patients failed by inadequate UK recovery care
Health ombudsman reports rising complaints and investigations over poor stroke care in England, with only 46.6% admitted to specialist units within four hours.
Tenerife Woman Shocked: Stomach Cramps Were Labor
Carmen Romero, 31, went to hospital with cramps and was told she was in labor, giving birth to a daughter she didn't know she was carrying.
Salford Transport Corridor Plans Slammed as Dangerous
A £23.4m scheme to create a public transport corridor in Salford has been criticized as dangerous by disability campaigners, who say it favors bikes over pedestrians.
Mum, 33, Plans Funeral After Rare Cancer Diagnosis
Chelsea Gallimore, 33, diagnosed with rare GIST cancer, now planning funeral and wedding after being told disease is incurable.
Cardiologist: 5 Heart Symptoms Never to Ignore in Heatwave
Dr Francesco Lo Monaco warns that chest pain, severe breathlessness, palpitations, confusion, and collapse should never be dismissed as 'just the heat' during a heatwave.
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Man, 45, Told He Has Three Years to Live After Night Toilet Visits
A 45-year-old man who saw his GP after needing the toilet twice a night has been diagnosed with terminal stage 4 prostate cancer and given three to four years to live.
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