NHS seeks Down's syndrome adults for research
The NHS is making history by inviting adults with Down's syndrome to participate in revolutionary health research that could transform medical understanding and care.
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Baby Ezra defies odds with rare condition survival
Meet baby Ezra, the courageous infant born with amniotic band syndrome whose incredible survival story is capturing hearts across Britain after beating overwhelming medical challenges.
Motability Scheme Faces Overhaul: PIP Changes Loom
Exclusive: The government considers tightening Motability eligibility rules amid concerns the scheme is 'unsustainable', potentially affecting thousands of disabled drivers across the UK.
Student paralysed in skydiving accident overcomes depression
A university student's life changed forever after a skydiving accident left him paralysed, leading to a profound journey through depression and recovery that's inspiring others facing similar challenges.
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Spit Hood Used on Disabled Prisoner in Shocking NT Footage
Shocking video evidence emerges at inquest showing guards restraining a disabled Indigenous man with a spit hood, raising serious questions about treatment in Northern Territory prisons.
DWP Reveals PIP Assessment Overhaul to Save £1.5bn
The Department for Work and Pensions reveals new measures targeting Personal Independence Payment assessments, aiming to save £1.5 billion by tightening eligibility criteria and reducing fraud.
87 Health Conditions That Qualify for DWP PIP Payments
Exclusive investigation reveals the complete list of health conditions the DWP uses to assess PIP claims, with successful applicants receiving between £287 and £737 every month.
Motability scheme reforms announced for disabled drivers
Work and Pensions Secretary reveals significant reforms to the Motability scheme, addressing vehicle shortages and improving support for disabled people across the UK.
Anthony Hopkins on autism diagnosis and marriage to Stella
Oscar-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins reveals how his autism diagnosis later in life transformed his perspective and celebrates his enduring marriage to wife Stella Arroyave.
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Paralysed gardener loses £1m High Court claim
A professional gardener left paralysed after a devastating fall from a ladder while tree-cutting has lost his £1 million High Court claim in a heartbreaking legal ruling that highlights the dangers of gardening work.
Ellie Goldstein makes TV history on BBC's The One Show
Groundbreaking moment as 22-year-old model Ellie Goldstein appears on BBC's The One Show, championing disability representation in mainstream media and inspiring viewers nationwide.
Motability car scheme overhaul: What disabled drivers need to know
Exclusive: The Motability car scheme for disabled people is undergoing significant reforms following a government review. Discover how these changes could affect thousands of recipients across the UK.
Anthony Hopkins reveals autism diagnosis in memoir
Oscar-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins reveals how his late-life autism diagnosis helped him understand himself better and embrace his unique perspective on life and art.
Strictly's Ellie Goldstein hailed as Vito Coppola's 'perfect angel'
Down's syndrome model Ellie Goldstein receives overwhelming praise from Mencap and Strictly Come Dancing professionals after her inspirational performance with Vito Coppola.
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Disabled man died naked in cell with spit hood
A coronial inquest has heard shocking details of a disabled Northern Territory man's death while naked, handcuffed and wearing a spit hood in a Darwin police cell, raising serious questions about custodial care practices.
Shirley Ballas' touching message to model Ellie Goldstein
Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas sends powerful message of support to trailblazing model Ellie Goldstein, celebrating diversity and inclusion in fashion industry
Constant pain after NHS dental cleaning leaves life in ruins
A British woman reveals how a routine dental cleaning left her with debilitating nerve damage and constant facial pain, exposing gaps in NHS dental care and medical negligence support.
RAF veteran faces eviction before Remembrance Day
A decorated RAF veteran, 78, battles eviction from his mobility scooter business just days before Remembrance Sunday, sparking outrage across the UK.
Rob Burrow's MND Centre Dream Realised with £6.8m
Rugby legend Rob Burrow's dying wish for a specialist MND care centre in Leeds has been achieved as fundraising hits £6.8m target, creating a lasting legacy for motor neurone disease patients.
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Chalmers' Ex Accuses Him of Abandoning Disabled Son
Talia Oatway, former partner of Geordie Shore star Aaron Chalmers, unleashes furious social media rant accusing the reality TV personality of abandoning their disabled three-year-old son Oakley in emotional online outburst.
Bullied for weight: Teen's rare genetic disorder revealed
A mother reveals how her daughter endured cruel bullying for years before doctors discovered her weight struggles were caused by rare Bardet-Biedl syndrome, exposing the hidden reality of genetic disorders.
Katie Price's son Harvey's heartbreaking care home meltdown
Exclusive: Katie Price's disabled son Harvey's emotional outburst at residential college exposes growing concerns about specialist care facilities in the UK as mother fights for better support.
Autism runner triumphs at New York Marathon
Discover the incredible story of a marathon runner with autism who shattered expectations and completed the New York City Marathon, transforming perceptions about neurodiversity in sports.
Eric Dane in wheelchair amid health battle
Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane makes first public appearance using wheelchair while battling health condition, supported by wife Rebecca Gayheart and their children during emotional family outing in Los Angeles.
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Blind comedian Chris McCausland on parenting without sight
Vision-impaired comedian Chris McCausland shares heartfelt insights about raising his daughter, navigating fatherhood without sight, and how blindness shaped his unique comedy perspective.
Nabil Shaban: Disability rights pioneer and actor dies at 70
Celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Nabil Shaban, the trailblazing disabled actor who transformed British television and theatre while championing disability rights.
Toddler's blindness: Parents' heartbreaking discovery
A family's world is turned upside down as they share the devastating moment they realised their toddler is losing his sight. This emotional journey reveals the early signs of childhood blindness that every parent should know.
Corrie actress on disability mirroring her character
Actress Melissa Johns opens up about playing a character with similar limb differences to her own, discussing representation and the powerful connection with disabled viewers.
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.
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