Category : Search result: disability awareness

Celebrity Traitors Star Ruth Codd Reveals Second Leg Amputation

Ruth Codd announces second leg amputation

Irish actor Ruth Codd, star of The Celebrity Traitors, shares news of her second below-knee amputation with fans on TikTok, introducing her new wheelchair 'Fat Tony'.

Aitch's Jungle Mission for Down Syndrome Awareness Inspired by Sister

Aitch's I'm A Celeb Mission for Down Syndrome

UK rapper Aitch reveals his true motivation for joining I'm A Celebrity is to champion his sister Gracie and change perceptions of Down syndrome. Discover his inspiring family bond.

Disability Rights Luminary Alice Wong Dies Aged 51

Disability Activist Alice Wong Dies Aged 51

Acclaimed disability rights activist and author Alice Wong, a 'luminary of the disability justice movement', has died. Discover her powerful legacy and vision for a more inclusive world.

Shocking Study: Half of Britain's Inactive Youth Classified as Disabled with Mental Health Issues

Half of inactive UK youth classified as disabled

Groundbreaking research reveals nearly 50% of young Britons not in work or education are officially classified as disabled, with mental health conditions being the primary factor. Experts warn of a growing crisis affecting a generation.

DWP Announces Major PIP Shake-Up: What It Means For Millions Of Claimants

DWP Launches Major PIP Benefits System Review

The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a significant review of Personal Independence Payment assessments that could transform how millions of disabled Britons receive support.

Wetherspoon Forced to Pay £25k After Manager's Shocking Disability Discrimination

Wetherspoon pays £25k for disability discrimination

JD Wetherspoon has been ordered to pay over £25,000 in compensation after a pub manager subjected an employee with cerebral palsy to humiliating treatment, in a landmark disability discrimination case.

NDIS Funding Crisis: Disabled Australians Trapped in Hospital Beds as Support Cuts Bite

NDIS cuts trap disabled Australians in hospital beds

Vulnerable Australians with disabilities are becoming trapped in hospital wards for months due to National Disability Insurance Scheme funding cuts, creating a healthcare crisis and human rights concern.

Lee Anderson's PIP Reform Bombshell: Tories Propose Radical Overhaul of Disability Benefits

Lee Anderson Proposes Scrapping PIP Benefits System

Conservative Deputy Chairman Lee Anderson sparks controversy with bold plan to replace PIP with tailored support system, claiming current benefits 'not fit for purpose' and creating 'perverse incentives'.

From Pulpit to Punchline: How a Vicar with Tourette's Became an Unlikely Comedy Star

Vicar with Tourette's becomes comedy sensation

Discover the extraordinary journey of Reverend Ravi Holy, whose Tourette's syndrome led him from church ministry to stand-up comedy, challenging stereotypes about disability and faith.

Supermarket Showdown: Waitrose and Asda Battle to Hire Autistic Volunteer After Mother's Heartfelt Plea

Supermarkets battle to hire autistic volunteer after mum's plea

In an extraordinary retail rivalry, Waitrose and Asda are competing to secure the services of 28-year-old Ben, an autistic volunteer, after his mother's emotional appeal went viral. Discover how this bittersweet employment battle is changing perceptions a

Isabelle Tate's Tragic Death at 13 Shines Light on Rare Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease

Teen's death from rare Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

The heartbreaking story of Isabelle Tate, a vibrant teenager whose life was cut short by the little-known genetic condition Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, sparking urgent calls for greater awareness and research funding.

DWP Forced to Change PIP Assessment Rules After Tribunal Ruling on Bras

DWP changes PIP assessment rules after tribunal ruling

A landmark tribunal ruling has forced the DWP to rewrite disability assessment guidance after a woman's PIP claim was rejected for wearing a bra during her assessment, sparking widespread criticism of the system.

DWP Reveals Why Thousands Are Being Blocked From PIP Payments - The Real Reason Exposed

DWP reveals why PIP payments are being restricted

The Department for Work and Pensions has broken its silence on controversial new restrictions affecting Personal Independence Payment claims, revealing the data-driven approach behind the changes affecting vulnerable claimants across the UK.

DWP Forced to Rethink Disability Assessments After PIP Bra Removal Controversy

DWP PIP assessment bra removal ruled unacceptable

A landmark tribunal ruling condemns DWP assessment practices after a disabled woman was forced to remove her bra during a PIP assessment, sparking widespread outrage and calls for reform.

DWP Shakes Up PIP Assessments: Major Changes to Eligibility Criteria Announced

DWP announces major PIP eligibility changes

The Department for Work and Pensions reveals significant reforms to Personal Independence Payment assessments, affecting how millions claim disability benefits across the UK.

Page 1 of 4