Dog owner loses both legs after being struck down with sepsis caused by his pet’s SALIVA
A DOG owner lost both of his legs after a tiny cut caused by playing with his dog led to him being struck down with […]
Woman diagnosed with MS weeks before wedding day organises unique fundraiser
Drivers in the centre of Hamilton couldn’t believe their eyes as five brides emerged from The Town House at the weekend. Lanarkshire woman Carla Callaghan […]
( Petition ) Add Multiple Sclerosis to the Medical Exemption list
To obtain a Medical Exemption Certificate and get free NHS prescriptions a condition needs to be on the current Medical Exemption list. I feel this […]
Police officers restrained teen with learning disabilities in Southmead Hospital before he died, court hears
Thomas Oliver McGowan had been brought to hospital after he suffered a simple partial seizure An 18-year-old boy was restrained in hospital by several police […]
Woman thrown out of Wetherspoons as staff mistake her disability for drunkenness
Grace Currie, who has cognitive impairment which affects her speech and mobility, was ejected from the Shrewsbury Hotel in Bridge Street, on Saturday night. The […]
Disabled widow wakes to find fire in her hallway in arson attack in Knowle
Lorriane says she is fearing for her life and no longer feels safe in her own home A disabled widow has recalled the terror of […]
Brain injury victim backs campaign to change disability benefits system
An Aberdeen couple whose lives were torn apart following a car crash are backing a brain injury charity’s calls to make changes to disability benefits. […]
Disabled people lose legal aid in 99% of benefits disputes
Official figures show that cuts have caused a massive drop in claimants granted help for welfare battles The extent to which savage government cuts have […]
Ice Bucket Challenge founder gets his voice back after ALS
A rare disease might have taken Pat Quinn’s mobility and speech, but new voice AI software has given him a digital copy of his voice […]
Diabetes often counts as a DISABILITY say charity
MANY diabetics will be classed as disabled under the Equality Act 2010 according to the charity Diabetes UK. The law defines a disability as a […]
Britain’s transport system is great – as long as you’re not disabled
Imagine having the freedom to go out alone in the evening. Imagine knowing that the transport system would get you home safely. As a disabled […]
NICE publishes new guidance to help with diagnosing Lyme disease
The guidance says that doctors and specialists should use their clinical judgement to check people’s symptoms. It highlights that Lyme disease can cause a circular […]
Runcorn man who sexually abused learning disabled adult jailed
A pervert from Runcorn was jailed for sexually abusing a learning disabled adult who cried after he assaulted them. Mark Theobold, 60, was sentenced to […]
‘I travelled the world as a flight attendant – but as a disabled passenger I’ve been humiliated and injured’
Mum Ailsa Malcolm-Hutton (Image: Manchester Evening News) During her time as cabin crew, Ailsa Malcolm-Hutton travelled the world and took seriously the challenge of caring […]
Sydenham man not paid benefits since December worried he will lose his livelihood
A Sydenham man who has not been paid disability benefit since December last year is worried he will lose his car and his livelihood if […]
