Derek Chisora Reveals Medical Cannabis Use for Chronic Boxing Pain
Derek Chisora reveals using medical cannabis for chronic pain from boxing, launching WarOnPain to help others access legal treatment.
Category : Disabilities
Australia's Budget Cuts Hit Disabled Hardest, Dental Inequality Ignored
Australia's budget cuts NDIS by 11% while ignoring dental care crisis; inequality in media coverage criticised.
Take That Fan in Tears After £350 Ticket Wheelchair Ordeal
Bronte Thomas paid £350 for Take That tickets but faced 'mayhem' at Etihad Stadium, leaving her disabled mum in tears after a 90-minute wait for a wheelchair.
DWP confirms PIP claimants protected from reassessment under new Right to Try rules
DWP confirms PIP claimants protected from reassessment under new Right to Try rules, allowing work without benefit loss.
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DWP Rejects Over 40% of Disability Benefit Claims for MS, Arthritis, and Other Conditions
DWP rejects over 40% of Pip claims for MS, arthritis, cerebral palsy, and amputees; high rejection rates for cancer and endometriosis.
Disabled Girl Misses School After Council Fails To Build Ramp
Bristol mum says council failed to secure secondary school place for disabled daughter, leaving no options for September.
A New Start After 60: Adopting a Guide Dog Mum
After her husband died, Helen Smith adopted a guide dog mum, finding love, community and confidence in her 60s.
Republican Senator Opposes Redistricting After Trump's Ableist Slur
Indiana Republican senator Michael Bohacek opposes redistricting after Trump's ableist slur, citing personal advocacy for intellectual disabilities.
Rare Condition Diagnosed In Baby Only 500 Cases Worldwide
A 12-year-old boy with Partial Triplication 15, affecting only 19 people globally, highlights the challenges of rare diseases on Rare Disease Day.
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DWP confirms PIP reassessment protection under new Right to Try rules
DWP confirms PIP claimants will not face reassessment solely for starting work under new Right to Try rules, part of Government welfare reforms.
Disability Benefit Reforms Spark Fear and Anxiety, MPs Told
Government disability benefit reforms cause fear and anxiety among claimants, charities tell MPs, citing lack of consultation and understanding of conditions.
Welsh Darts Champion Mark Webster Returns to Work After Cancer Diagnosis
Welsh darts champion Mark Webster returns to Premier League punditry after revealing hairy cell leukaemia diagnosis, with improved health and clearance to work.
Family Pays Tribute to Boy, 5, After Playground Tragedy
Five-year-old Samuel Orola dies after falling from climbing frame at Tolworth Infant and Nursery School in Surbiton. Police treat death as unexplained but believe it was an accident.
Baldness Classified As Disability In Tax Tribunal Ruling
UK tribunal rules baldness is a disability in VAT dispute over wigs for women with severe hair loss.
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Nil-by-mouth foodie: The chef who will never eat again
Loretta Harmes, a chef with a severe digestive disorder, hasn't eaten for six years but still cooks and shares recipes online.
Care Workers Put Underpants on 85-Year-Old's Head and Waved Bum in Her Face, Court Hears
Care workers at a Liverpool nursing home allegedly put underpants on an 85-year-old dementia sufferer's head and waved their bum in her face, a court has heard.
Blind Rescue Dog Rigas Seeks Loving UK Home
Blind rescue dog Rigas, who lost both eyes after illness, seeks a loving UK home. He has adapted well and is ready for adoption.
DWP Confirms Timeline for Major PIP Benefit Overhaul
DWP confirms no PIP changes until comprehensive review led by Sir Stephen Timms is completed by next autumn.
Coroner's Concern Over Disabled Boy's Fatal Cocaine Ingestion
Coroner raises concerns after disabled boy dies from cocaine ingestion; father also died from overdose in 2022.
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Autistic Professional's 40-Year Workplace Revelation: It's OK to Ask for Changes
After 40 years, an autistic professional realised it was OK to ask for workplace accommodations, transforming her wellbeing and productivity.
Gen Z Men Healthiest Generation, Study Finds
A new study reveals Gen Z men are the healthiest generation, getting more sleep and homemade meals. Millennials drink most water, while Boomers lead in diet but lag in exercise.
Bellshill Man with Rare Condition Speaks Out About 'Invisible Illness'
Luke Murphy, 22, from Bellshill, shares his story of living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome to raise awareness of invisible illnesses and challenge public perceptions.
Prisoner with muscle-wasting condition forced to crawl at Wormwood Scrubs
Umer Khalid, a prisoner with muscular dystrophy, claims he is forced to crawl at Wormwood Scrubs due to lack of treatment and wheelchair.
Vet Warns Tennis Balls Cause Irreversible Tooth Damage in Dogs
Vet warns that tennis balls can cause irreversible tooth damage in dogs, as nylon fibres wear down teeth like sandpaper.
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Better Call Saul and Grey’s Anatomy Actor Russell Andrews Diagnosed with ALS
Actor Russell Andrews, known for Better Call Saul and Grey’s Anatomy, has been diagnosed with ALS. He shared the news with his fiancée, Erica Tazel.
Skydiving Survivor Jordan Hatmaker Recalls Parachute Failure: 'This Is Going to Hurt'
Jordan Hatmaker survived a parachute failure at 4,000ft, breaking her back and pelvis. She recalls feeling calm during the fall and has since received a home makeover.
Sam Vanderpump Refuses Mother's Liver Donation to Protect Her from Disease Impact
Made In Chelsea star Sam Vanderpump refused his mother's liver donation to protect her from his disease, but now considers live donation after learning about safety.
British Father Paralyzed After Cliff Jump in Ibiza
British tourist, 33, in critical condition after fracturing spine in cliff jumping accident at Cala Salada, Ibiza.
Woman's New Boyfriend Helps Care for Disabled Husband After Devastating Crash
Arizona woman finds love with new partner who helps care for her disabled husband after catastrophic brain injury, facing criticism but defending her choices.
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Disabled Parking Badge Misuse Prosecutions Surge by 84%
Prosecutions for blue badge misuse in England rose 84% in a year, with 985 cases in 2014-15. Thefts also increased.
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