Mother's Opioid Addiction Nearly Killed Her, Warns of Dangers of Prescription Painkillers
A mother shares how prescription opioid addiction nearly killed her, highlighting the dangers and the need for support services in England.
Category : Disabilities
Heather Mills Breaks Prosthetic Leg Brace in Skiing Accident
Heather Mills breaks her prosthetic leg brace in a skiing accident in Austria, leaving her on crutches for five days but with no broken bones.
Grey’s Anatomy Actor Steven W. Bailey Reveals Neuromuscular Disorder
Grey’s Anatomy actor Steven W. Bailey reveals Congenital Myasthenia Syndrome, a neuromuscular disorder, after five years of hiding it. He now uses a wheelchair and hopes for inclusive roles.
MPs Warn DWP Delays on PIP Claims Risk Pushing Claimants Into Poverty
MPs warn DWP delays on PIP claims risk pushing claimants into poverty, with only 51% processed on time and some waiting over a year.
Sally Dynevor Fainted at Real-Life Breast Cancer Diagnosis Mirroring Corrie Storyline
Coronation Street's Sally Dynevor fainted on learning she had breast cancer, mirroring her character's storyline. Now she campaigns for better screening.
Bride stranded at altar as staff forget wheelchair ramp
Jenni Pettican, 30, spent months ensuring her £16,000 wedding was accessible, but staff forgot to position the ramp she needed to reach her husband at the altar, leaving her humiliated.
Bride humiliated after venue forgets wheelchair ramp
Jenni Pettican, 30, spent months planning an accessible £16,000 wedding, but staff forgot the ramp, leaving her stranded at the altar and humiliated in front of 100 guests.
Cotswolds Accessibility: A Wheelchair User's Guide to Navigating the Region
A guide to wheelchair-friendly attractions, transport, dining, and hotels in the Cotswolds, highlighting accessible routes and facilities.
Wicked star Marissa Bode calls for improved disability representation in entertainment
Marissa Bode, first disabled actor to play Nessarose in Wicked, calls for end to 'cripping up' and better representation.
Man, 24, dies of rare dementia after being misdiagnosed with autism
Andre Yarham, 24, died of frontotemporal dementia after being initially misdiagnosed with autism; his brain donated for research.
Jesy Nelson's twins diagnosed with rare SMA condition
Jesy Nelson reveals twin daughters have SMA Type 1, campaigns for newborn screening to detect the rare genetic condition early.
New Play Challenges Taboo Of Disabled Sexuality
Disabled activists challenge the taboo around disability and sex, highlighting societal barriers and the role of social media in changing attitudes.
Guide dog volunteer returns to Stagecoach bus after 44 years
Lesley Venters, 71, who travelled on Stagecoach's first intercity bus in 1982, returned for a training session with guide dog puppy Rusty at the firm's Dunfermline HQ.
Gogglebox Star Simon Minty Reveals Famous Friendship with Actress Liz Carr
Gogglebox star Simon Minty shares photo with famous friend, actress Liz Carr, delighting fans on Instagram.
Rapper Aitch in Talks to Join The Voice UK as Coach
Rapper Aitch is in advanced talks to join The Voice UK as a coach, replacing McFly stars Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones.
Wheelchair bride stranded at altar after ramp forgotten
A bride in a wheelchair was left stranded at the altar when staff forgot to position the ramp she needed to reach her husband, ruining her dream wedding.
Nanny Named in Baby’s Antihistamine Overdose Death
Sandra Davidson named as nanny who gave eight-week-old baby sedative antihistamine, leading to death. Coroner criticises police failures and calls for nanny register.
Stroke Survivors Face 'Postcode Lottery' in Recovery Support, Report Warns
Report finds NHS rehabilitation services are patchy, leaving many stroke survivors and other patients without crucial support after hospital discharge.
Christine McGuinness says pilgrimage helped her overcome fear of death
Christine McGuinness says a BBC pilgrimage in North Wales helped her overcome her fear of dying. She opens up about autism, ADHD, and co-parenting.
Girl, 10, loses three limbs after bruise turns deadly
Penelope Vidal-Walsh, 10, loses both legs and right arm after contracting meningitis; parents warn of symptoms.
Love Is Blind star's rare eye condition could lead to blindness
Love Is Blind star Madison Maidenberg has retinitis pigmentosa, a rare condition that could cause blindness; optometrist explains symptoms and risks.
DIY SOS: Widowed and paralysed dad gets life-changing home makeover
DIY SOS transforms home for paralysed widowed dad Darren and his family, helping them rebuild their lives after tragedy.
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.
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.
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.
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