Category : Disabilities


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.

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.

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.

Disabled Brits could save £700+ with Purpl in 2026

Disabled households face an extra £13,140 a year in costs. A new UK platform, Purpl, offers exclusive discounts to help save over £700 annually on essentials. Discover how to reduce the disability price tag.

Heather Mills breaks leg brace in skiing accident

Sir Paul McCartney's ex-wife Heather Mills reveals she broke her prosthetic leg brace in a skiing accident in Austria. The Paralympic skier escaped serious injury but will be on crutches. Read her full story.

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