Bus driver denies passenger with assistance dog
A Sydney bus driver refused to let a passenger with a registered assistance dog board, leaving the man stranded and sparking outrage over disability access rights.
Category : Disabilities
Scotland disability claims double under SNP
Shocking new figures reveal disability benefit claims in Scotland have skyrocketed by 100% since the SNP took power, raising serious questions about healthcare policies and economic impact.
Para-athlete's compensation claim thrown out after video
A para-athlete's six-figure injury claim has been dismissed after covert footage showed her walking without assistance, exposing what judges called a 'fundamentally dishonest' case.
Toddler's mystery illness diagnosed as rare genetic disorder
The emotional journey of a family who fought for answers after noticing developmental delays in their son, culminating in a rare MICPCH syndrome diagnosis.
Toddler paralysed after cold triggers rare condition
A three-year-old girl from the UK has been left paralysed from the neck down after a common cold virus triggered a devastating rare condition called transverse myelitis.
Stroke survivor finds new purpose running community pub
After suffering a devastating stroke that left him unable to work, Mark Hannon found new purpose by taking over The Crown Inn in Bury, creating an inspiring community success story.
Free Energy Bill Help for Disabled Households
Thousands of disabled households could claim free energy efficiency upgrades worth up to £2,000 through government schemes. Discover if you qualify for boiler replacements, insulation and more.
Free Energy Bills for Disabled Households
Thousands of disabled households could claim FREE energy bills this winter through government schemes. Discover if you qualify for crucial financial support.
Post Office scandal victim left paralysed after ordeal
Former sub-postmaster Lee Castleton reveals how the Horizon IT scandal triggered a devastating health crisis that left him partially paralysed, as victims continue fighting for justice.
Mother's battle against daughter's ultra-rare GRIN1 disease
Exclusive: The heart-wrenching story of a mother's battle to save her daughter, Arianna, from the ultra-rare GRIN1 gene mutation, a condition so uncommon it affects just a handful of people globally.
US student paralysed at Sydney beach 36 hours into holiday
A 23-year-old American student's dream Australian holiday turned to tragedy when a freak wave at Sydney's Balmoral Beach left him paralysed from the chest down mere hours after arriving.
Blue Badge mum faces £3k school run parking fines
A disabled mother reveals how she accumulated £3,000 in parking fines during school runs, despite displaying her Blue Badge, exposing a shocking failure in council enforcement systems.
RFK Jr's Tylenol-Autism Theory Revived
Controversial presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr revives explosive theory connecting acetaminophen use during pregnancy to rising autism rates, pointing to Amish community as evidence.
Expert: Trump's Tylenol-autism claims lack factual basis
Leading autism researcher Dr. Alycia Halladay dismisses Donald Trump's recent assertions linking Tylenol to autism as scientifically unfounded, warning such statements risk public health misinformation.
Conjoined twin Carmen Andrade on marriage and sisterly bonds
Carmen Andrade, one of the world's few adult conjoined twins, shares her extraordinary story of navigating marriage while permanently connected to her sister Lupita, revealing the profound respect and boundaries that make their unique relationship work.
Experts Debunk Trump's Dangerous Autism-Vaccine Claim
Leading health authorities have issued a stern rebuttal to Donald Trump's recent claims linking childhood vaccines to autism, labelling the assertion as medically baseless and a threat to public health.
ICE detains autistic five-year-old girl for 48 hours
A major controversy erupts after ICE detains a non-verbal autistic child and her mother for two days in a Texas facility, separating them from family and confiscating medical equipment.
Cowboy builder jailed for £36k scam on disabled children's family
A fraudulent builder who preyed on a vulnerable family, leaving them with a leaking roof and vanishing with £36,000, has been sentenced to prison after splurging their money on nightclubs.
DWP Plans Major Welfare Cuts to PIP and Universal Credit
Exclusive investigation reveals how proposed Department for Work and Pensions reforms to Personal Independence Payment assessments could dramatically reduce support for disabled claimants amid cost-of-living crisis.
Mother paralysed after breaking neck from a yawn
A UK mother's life was irrevocably changed when a routine yawn caused a catastrophic neck fracture, leading to paralysis and a desperate fight for recovery.
Trump's Autism Remarks Spark Fury and Widespread Condemnation
Donald Trump faces a firestorm of criticism following controversial comments about autism during a rally with Charlie Kirk. The remarks have ignited a fierce backlash from advocacy groups and political opponents.
Dyspraxia DCD: Symptoms, Diagnosis & ADHD Link
A comprehensive guide to Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder). Learn about the signs, the diagnostic process in the UK, and how it often overlaps with conditions like ADHD.
Son's Rare Disorder Destroys Home: Mother's Plea for Help
An East Sussex mother's heart-wrenching account of her son's ultra-rare GRIN2B condition, which causes extreme violence, property destruction, and a desperate fight for support.
Conjoined Twins Open Up on Intimacy and Married Life
In a rare and candid interview, conjoined twins Carmen and Lupita Andrade discuss the intimate details of their lives, including how Carmen's husband navigates their unique relationship, offering an inspiring perspective on love and resilience.
Woman Born With Four Legs Shares Incredible Medical Journey
The astonishing true story of Ella Cate, a woman born with a rare parasitic twin, and her lifelong journey of medical challenges and ultimate triumph.
PIP Payments Guide: DWP Eligibility & Rates 2024
Everything you need to know about Personal Independence Payment (PIP) from the DWP. Discover eligibility criteria, payment rates, assessment types and how to make a successful claim for this vital financial support.
UK's Unpaid Carers Denied Vital Support in Postcode Lottery
Exclusive: A damning new report reveals a 'devastating postcode lottery' is failing the UK's 5.4 million unpaid carers, leaving them isolated and without vital respite. Discover the human cost of the crumbling social care system.
Disabled Peer: Assisted Dying Bill Puts 'Price on Our Heads'
Baroness Jane Campbell delivers a powerful emotional plea against legalising assisted suicide, warning it would place a 'price on the heads' of disabled people and create a 'duty to die' culture in the UK.
NDIS cuts funding for Geelong boy's lifesaving care
A Victorian family is fighting for their severely disabled son's future after the NDIS abruptly cut funding for his 24/7 specialist care, leaving them in a desperate situation.
DVLA Warning: Sleep Apnoea Risks £1k Fine & Driving Ban
UK drivers with untreated sleep apnoea face severe penalties, including unlimited fines and immediate licence revocation, under strict DVLA medical rules. Experts urge compliance with reporting and treatment protocols.
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