Category : Disabilities


Ausgrid Axes Safety Inspectors: Cheaper to Pay Payouts

A shocking internal review by Australian energy giant Ausgrid has led to a drastic cut in safety inspectors, after calculations showed it was more cost-effective to pay permanent disability compensation than to prevent accidents.

Jamie Oliver: All My Kids Are Neurodivergent

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver opens up in a candid interview about his family's neurodivergent journey, revealing diagnoses of ADHD, autism, and dyslexia among all five of his children and sharing his own late-in-life discovery.

DWP's New 'Light Touch' PIP Reviews Explained

Exclusive: The DWP is quietly changing how it handles PIP reviews for certain claimants. Discover if you qualify for the new 'light touch' assessment process and what it means for your payments.

DWP to Scrap PIP Benefit in Major Welfare Overhaul

Exclusive: The Department for Work and Pensions is set to replace the PIP system with a new personalised benefit, marking the biggest welfare shake-up in a decade. Get the full details on the new timeline and what it means for millions of claimants.

DWP PIP Changes: New Rules for Disability Benefits

Major changes to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system are coming. This guide explains the new assessment rules, what they mean for current and future claimants, and how your payments could be affected.

DWP PIP Reforms: Millions Face Benefit Cuts

Exclusive: Major reforms to Personal Independence Payment could see disabled claimants reassessed under stricter criteria as DWP considers replacing PIP with vouchers and one-off grants.

British father paralysed after Ibiza cliff jump accident

Exclusive: Tom Hilditch, a 45-year-old father from the UK, is fighting for his future after a catastrophic spinal injury from a holiday cliff jump in Ibiza left him paralysed. His family launches a desperate £100,000 fundraising appeal for his care and re

Brit Dad Paralysed After Holiday Pool Dive Tragedy

A British father's life was shattered after a seemingly harmless dive into a hotel pool on a family holiday in Turkey left him paralysed from the neck down. This is his family's heartbreaking fight for justice and support.

DWP Reveals Top PIP Qualifying Health Conditions 2024

Exclusive: The Department for Work and Pensions discloses the most common health conditions receiving Personal Independence Payment support, with mental health and musculoskeletal disorders topping the list.

Migrants in luxury retirement home spark outrage

Exclusive investigation reveals dozens of asylum-seeking families have been placed in a £14m luxury retirement village in Hampshire, sparking outrage over benefits and use of public funds. Locals and officials demand answers.

Disability Benefit Surge: 100,000 New Claims After Labour Shift

Exclusive investigation reveals a dramatic surge in disability benefit claimants after Labour's welfare capitulation. New figures show unprecedented growth in PIP claims, raising questions about policy sustainability and economic impact.

DWP Confirms Timeline for Major PIP Benefit Overhaul

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced the detailed timeline for its radical reform of Personal Independence Payment, moving away from cash payments to a new system of tailored support.

DWP Fast-Tracks 178 Health Conditions for PIP Benefits

In a landmark move, the DWP has overhauled the Personal Independence Payment system, adding 178 health conditions to a fast-tracked 'light touch' review list. This major reform promises to slash waiting times and reduce assessment burdens for thousands of

Migrant uses human rights law to avoid retirement home eviction

A 59-year-old migrant receiving disability benefits is using human rights legislation to resist eviction from a British retirement complex after moving his 28-year-old wife and two young daughters into the property, sparking a major legal and ethical deba

Deaf British tourists killed by train in Portugal

Two deaf friends from Britain died instantly after being struck by an oncoming train while walking along tracks in Portugal. The tragic accident occurred as they were unable to hear warning horns.

Eurostar error strands wheelchair user in Rotterdam

A British wheelchair user's journey from Brussels to London descends into chaos as a Eurostar train error leaves him stranded 100km away in Rotterdam, sparking outrage over disabled travel rights.

Care Home Cupcake Death Sparks Police Investigation

A 45-year-old care home resident with Down's syndrome has died after choking on a cupcake, prompting a serious police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident at the privately-run facility.

Lewis Hamilton's Brother on Life with Cerebral Palsy

Nicolas Hamilton, brother of F1 legend Lewis Hamilton, speaks candidly about overcoming disability discrimination, his racing career, and their extraordinary sibling bond in a powerful new interview.

Teen Wakes Up Paralysed in Medical Mystery

A UK teenager's life changed forever after waking up paralysed from the chest down. This is the shocking story of a rare condition that struck without warning.

UN Condemns UK Welfare Cuts as 'Cruel' - Labour Reacts

A United Nations human rights expert has issued a damning indictment of the UK's welfare reforms, warning that cuts to Personal Independence Payments are pushing disabled people into poverty. Labour accuses the government of creating a 'hostile environmen

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