PIP Delays 'Unacceptable', Risking Claimant Health
A damning report reveals 'unacceptable' PIP waiting times, pushing disabled people into poverty and worsening health. The DWP is urged to act now.
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Double Amputee Gurkha Makes History with Seven Summits
Hari Budha Magar, a former Gurkha and double amputee, has become the first to complete the Seven Summits challenge, planting a Mirror flag in Antarctica. Read his incredible story of resilience.
Double Amputee Gurkha Makes History Conquering Seven Summits
Hari Budha Magar, a former Gurkha and double amputee, has become the first to complete the Seven Summits challenge, planting a Mirror flag in Antarctica. His story of overcoming despair inspires millions.
Check if you qualify for £146 DWP payment boost
Over 1.7 million people claim Attendance Allowance. If your health has worsened, you could increase your payments by £146 a month. Check your eligibility now.
Grey's Anatomy Actor Opens Up on Incurable Muscle Disease
Steven W. Bailey, famed for playing Joe on Grey's Anatomy, shares his diagnosis of congenital myasthenic syndrome (CMS) and his hope to continue acting. Read his inspiring story.
Grey's Anatomy Actor Reveals Incurable Muscle Disease
Steven W. Bailey, famed for playing Joe on Grey's Anatomy, shares his diagnosis of Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (CMS) and his resolve to continue acting. Read his inspiring story.
PIP claimants face 'unacceptable' year-long waits, report finds
A damning report reveals disabled people are waiting over a year for PIP decisions, pushing them into debt. The DWP's plan to fix delays is too slow, critics say. Read the full investigation.
Katie Price's health vow for 30-stone son Harvey
Katie Price reveals plan for son Harvey, who weighs just under 30 stone, to start weight-loss drug Mounjaro and join a gym in 2026. Read her full health update.
Katie Price's health vow for 30-stone son Harvey
Katie Price reveals plans for son Harvey to start weight-loss drug Mounjaro and join a gym in 2026. The 23-year-old, who has Prader-Willi syndrome, weighs just under 30 stone.
Blue Badge: 11 Places You Cannot Park
Essential guide for Blue Badge holders in the UK. Learn the 11 key parking restrictions to avoid fines, plus eligibility criteria and how to apply.
11 Places Blue Badge Holders Cannot Park
Essential guide to Blue Badge parking restrictions in the UK. Learn where disabled permit holders can and cannot park to avoid substantial fines. Apply via GOV.UK.
Gurkha Veteran, Double Amputee, Scales Seven Summits
Hari Budha Magar, a former Gurkha who lost both legs in Afghanistan, makes history as the first double above-knee amputee to climb the highest mountain on every continent. His story is one of incredible resilience and determination.
Cat Deeley criticised over Jesy Nelson twins SMA comments
This Morning's Cat Deeley faces backlash from disability advocates for her choice of words while discussing Jesy Nelson's twins' Spinal Muscular Atrophy diagnosis. Read the full story.
Cat Deeley criticised over Jesy Nelson twins SMA comments
This Morning host Cat Deeley faces backlash from disability advocates for her choice of words while discussing Jesy Nelson's twins' SMA diagnosis. Read the full story and the call for newborn screening.
DWP PIP delays risk pushing claimants into poverty
A damning report reveals half of PIP disability claims miss processing targets, with some waiting over a year. MPs warn of dire consequences. Read the full findings.
The Real-Life Inspiration Behind The Good Doctor
As The Good Doctor climbs Netflix's UK charts, we explore if Freddie Highmore's autistic surgeon Shaun Murphy is based on a real person and the show's nuanced portrayal.
Is The Good Doctor's Shaun Murphy based on a real person?
As The Good Doctor climbs Netflix's UK charts, we reveal if Freddie Highmore's autistic surgeon Shaun Murphy is based on a real person. Explore the show's research and legacy.
DWP Minister Issues Update on Major PIP Review
DWP minister Stephen Timms provides an update on the ongoing PIP review, confirming disabled people will be at the heart of the process. Get the latest on benefit rates and eligibility.
MPs push for Blue Badge reform for temporary conditions
MPs demand DWP review Blue Badge eligibility for people with Parkinson's and fluctuating health issues. Could temporary permits be the answer? Read the latest.
MPs Push for Blue Badge Reform for Fluctuating Conditions
MPs demand DWP review Blue Badge eligibility for people with temporary or fluctuating conditions like Parkinson's. Discover the government's response and what it means for you.
New Play Challenges Taboo of Disabled Sexuality
A groundbreaking new play, 'The Fourth Wall', tackles society's discomfort with disabled intimacy and sexuality. Discover how this production is forcing vital conversations.
Is The Good Doctor's Freddie Highmore Autistic?
With The Good Doctor now on Netflix, fans ask if actor Freddie Highmore is autistic. Discover the truth behind his acclaimed performance as Dr Shaun Murphy.
Jesy Nelson twins diagnosed with rare genetic disease
Pop star Jesy Nelson reveals her newborn twins have spinal muscular atrophy. Learn the early warning signs of SMA Type 1 and why early diagnosis is crucial.
Jesy Nelson's twins receive rare SMA Type 1 diagnosis
Jesy Nelson tearfully reveals her twin daughters have been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1. The singer shared the devastating news in an emotional TV interview.
Jesy Nelson: 'I could have saved my twins' legs from SMA'
Jesy Nelson reveals her twins' SMA1 diagnosis and her anguish over missed early signs. The singer is now campaigning for newborn screening to prevent the disease. Read her emotional story.
Jesy Nelson's SMA plea after twins' diagnosis
Jesy Nelson reveals her twins' SMA1 diagnosis, saying early signs were missed. She's petitioning for newborn screening to prevent disability. Read her emotional story.
Jesy Nelson on twins' SMA diagnosis and early signs
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson opens up on This Morning about her twins' Spinal Muscular Atrophy diagnosis, the early symptoms she spotted, and her campaign for newborn screening.
Man, 24, dies of rare dementia after late diagnosis
Andre Yarham, 24, passed away from frontotemporal dementia after an MRI scan showed his brain had severely aged. His story highlights the need for dementia research and early diagnosis.
DWP PIP changes from April: What you need to know
Major DWP reforms will extend PIP award review periods to up to five years from April 2026, aiming to slash the Work Capability Assessment backlog and boost face-to-face assessments. Discover how this affects claimants.
Jesy Nelson's twins diagnosed with rare SMA condition
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson reveals her premature twin daughters have Spinal Muscular Atrophy. She vows to fight for newborn screening and shares their journey. Read the full update.
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