Category : Disabilities


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

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.

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.

DWP £560 Disability Cost of Living Payment Confirmed

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the rollout of a vital £560 cost of living payment for millions on disability benefits. Here's everything you need to know about eligibility and payment dates.

Wheelchair User Abandoned Outside Medical Centre

A disabled woman was allegedly abandoned in her wheelchair outside a US medical facility, sparking outrage and raising serious questions about patient care standards and disability rights.

Canada reviews euthanasia for disabled newborns

Exclusive: A profound ethical debate ignites as Canada's special parliamentary committee reviews whether medically assisted dying should include 'mature minors' and infants with severe disabilities. Critics warn of a dangerous ethical frontier.

NHS Hearing Aid Crisis: Toddlers Wait Two Years

Exclusive investigation reveals a devastating postcode lottery in paediatric audiology, with families facing agonising delays for children's hearing aids, leaving doctors in despair and toddlers' development at risk.

PIP payments set for 6.7% boost next April

Exclusive: Personal Independence Payment rates are poised for a significant April uplift, with some claimants seeing nearly £600 more per year following the September inflation figure.

Disability Groups Revolt Against NDIS Reforms for Children

Major disability advocacy organisations have launched a fierce campaign against the Albanese government's proposed changes to the NDIS, warning new access rules for autistic children and those with developmental delays will cause widespread harm and force

13-Year-Old's Heartbreaking Life as Mum in UK Care Crisis

Exclusive images and interviews reveal the devastating reality of a teenage girl forced into motherhood at just 13, highlighting Britain's growing epidemic of child carers and the systemic failures putting vulnerable children at risk.

£2bn Plan Diverts Autistic Children Off NDIS

A landmark £2 billion program aims to create a new support system for children with autism, moving them away from the NDIS and into mainstream services, sparking both hope and concern among families.

Albanese Government Swings Axe on NDIS in Major Overhaul

The Albanese government announces a major crackdown on the National Disability Insurance Scheme, introducing independent assessments and stricter eligibility to curb the scheme's unsustainable £48.5 billion annual cost.

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