Disability

TV Chef Jamie Oliver opens up about his disability in new Channel 4 documentary

Jamie Oliver opens up about his disability in new documentary

Traitors winner Meryl Williams has revealed in a TikTok video that she was forced to lock herself in a train toilet to escape a group of abusive teens who made fun of her dwarfism.

The Traitors winner Meryl Williams reveals sickening abuse incident

Lily-Rae with actor Kate Winslet.

Kate Winslet gifted £5k so I can see Northern Lights before I go blind

Natasha Abrahart, a university student from Nottingham, who tragically took her own life while studying at the University of Bristol in 2018.

Student took own life after being denied help

TV presenter Lucy Edwards blindfolded her wedding guests so they could experience what it is like to be blind

Blind TV presenter blindfolded her wedding guests

Eddie Low, the legendary New Zealand-born country singer, has died at the age of 81 following a battle with cancer.

Legendary country singer dies

Attributes which define a ‘healthy person’ include good posture, being able to move without difficulty and aids, and low body fat, according to Brits

These images show what Brits think ‘healthy’ looks like

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Thousands of households to receive £500 summer holidays payment

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Martin Lewis reveals how pensioners can claim up to £5,600 annually

Lisa Morrison had a double hand amputation after being burned as a child

Burns survivor 'thrown off' children's ride at Thorpe Park

Blind activist and broadcaster Lucy Edwards celebrates the release of the very first blind Barbie doll.

Mattel releases first blind Barbie doll

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5 common conditions that make you eligible for £470 monthly PIP help

'I'm a Celebrity . . . Get Me Out of Here' and 'X-Factor' reality TV star Myles Stephenson with his son Shiloh, who has Hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Photo by Instagram/mylesraksu

Reality star gives emotional update on three-year-old son's disability

Nottingham Crown Court.

Mum asked for death penalty after killing her two children

Chris McCausland in 2022 (Photo: Shane Anthony Sinclair/Getty Images for BAUER)

Primetime show signs blind comedian

Patsy Field, a model with a hidden disability from London, is a contestant on 'Love Island' UK 2024. Photo by ITV.

Meet 'Love Island' series 11 contestant Patsy Field

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Major changes to PIP considered
There are concerns that such adjustments could put many people at a disadvantage
Alex Nelson

Tasha Ghouri made history as ‘Love Island’s’ first-ever deaf contestant - but she doesn’t think much of the 2024 cast for the ITV 2 dating show. Photo by Getty Images.

'Love Island' star disappointed by 'lack of inclusivity' in new series

Patsy Field, Love Island 2024 (Photo: ITV)

Love Island contestant raises awareness of Erb's Palsy

Dame Sarah Storey celebrates winning at the UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships in 2015 (Photo: Bryn Lennon/Getty Images for British Cycling)

Dame Sarah Storey on Desert Island Discs

‘Coronation Street actress’ Lisa George, who plays Beth Sutherland (nee Tinker) in the ITV soap, has been diagnosed with a genetic eye condition that may cause her to go blind. Photo by Getty Images.

Soap star may go blind

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Who qualifies for PIP support - and what evidence you can submit

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak looks at a key after operating a cylinder key machine to copy and cut a cylinder key during a visit to a branch of Timpson, in central London after he gave a major policy speech on welfare reform where he called for an end to the "sick note culture". Credit: PA

Rishi Sunak's welfare reforms are 'full-on assault on disabled people'

Campaigners have called on political parties to prioritise disabled people. Credit: Mark Hall/Getty/Adobe

Politicians urged to prioritise disabled people after shock research

The UK Government will face the UN in Geneva on Monday, March 18 for violations of Disabled people’s rights under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Photo: Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

UK government to face UN over rights violation

Petra Walker-Barrera was given metoclopramide for eight years, despite NHS advice that it is taken as a five-day course. Picture: Petra Walker-Barrera / Slater Gordon

Anti-sickness drug leaves grandmother disabled

The leap year may impact when people will receive Universal Credit payments

How the 2024 leap year could affect Universal Credit payments

New guidance means it’s more important than ever that men, as well as women, understand what happens during the menopause. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Men's guide to the menopause
Bosses must now make 'reasonable adjustments' for menopausal women in the workplace which might leave some men wondering what to look out for and how to help - here's what you need to know
Jamie Jones

The incident occurred at Dalston Junction (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Disabled woman forced to crawl up stairs in London station

Christina Applegate and host Anthony Anderson speak onstage during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on January 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Explainer Christina Applegate bravely attends Emmy Awards while battling MS

Find out if you are eligble for Cold Weather Payments.

Who is eligible for Cold Weather Payments?

Rishi Sunak has been slammed for failing to replace the Minister for Disabled People. Credit: Getty/Adobe/Mark Hall

Exclusive Rishi Sunak slammed for not replacing the Minister for Disabled People

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Where does the Children in Need money go? How charity money is spent

A man who was sacked after almost dying from an allergic reaction to peanuts has successfully sued his former employer. Credit: AFP via Getty Images

Man sacked after almost dying from allergic reaction to nuts

Actress Sharon Stone almost died after a brain haemorrhage in 2001 - which doctors initially thought was fake. (Picture: Getty Images)

Sharon Stone was told by doctors she was "faking" brain haemorrhage

UK adults admit they don't know how to act around disabled people

Channel 4 is set to bring back America’s Next Top Model

Legendary show set for Channel 4 reboot - but there’s a twist

Natasha, Nick and Harry Hewitt. (Picture: SWNS)

Mum who was told she had migraine died from blood clots, inquest hears

Powerlifter Dan McGauley has been hailed an inspiration after overcoming his disability to win double European gold.

Inspirational powerlifter with Down Syndrome wins double European gold

Benefit claimants may find their payments arrive earlier than normal this month.

Universal Credit & benefit claimants hit by another payment change

Katie Price reveals ADHD diagnosis & says her ‘brain is wired differently

‘My brain is wired differently’ - Katie Price reveals health diagnosis

How I maintain spontaneity while travelling with disabilities

How I maintain spontaneity while travelling with disabilities

This year Bike Week turns 100-years-old

How Bike Week 2023 can be accessible for everyone

Kaylea Titford died in October 2020 after becoming morbidly obese. Her parents Sarah Lloyd-Jones and Alun Titford have been jailed (Images: PA)

Parents who left 23-stone daughter, 16, to die get more jail time

Model Ellie Goldstein posing with Barbie’s first Down’s syndrome doll (Photo: Mattel)

Mattel launches new Barbie doll with Down’s syndrome

Ellie Goldstein, who has Down's syndrome, was featured this year in a Gucci Beauty Instagram campaign that gained more likes than Harry Styles. Picture by Darren Black.

Who is Ellie Goldstein? Barbie reveals first doll with Down’s syndrome

Middle child syndrome, traits of youngest children and glass children explained.

What is a glass child? Plus youngest and middle child traits

Data published by NHS England shows 16.5% of patients were waiting longer than the NHS target time of 18 weeks for a wheelchair.

Thousands of disabled people face 4 month wait for NHS wheelchair

People are encouraged to wear odd socks in support of World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March.

Explainer World Down Syndrome Day 2023 odd socks campaign explained

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Sophie Morgan takes legal action after wheelchair destroyed on flight

Blue Badge parking permit rules: from how to apply to fines for misuse

Exclusive: charities warn of driver-only trains accessibility issues

Sarah Rennie (left) and Georgie Hulme (right) are taking legal action against the Government for failing to implement evacuation plans after the Grenfell Tower fire.

Disabled tenants take legal action over post-Grenfell evacuation plans

Ellie Simmonds poses with her medals after Rio 2016 (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Ellie Simmonds trolled online after Strictly Come Dancing debut

People who receive disability benefits will get £150 this autumn (image: Adobe)

The date when the £150 disability cost of living support will be paid

Joe Wilkinson and Alex Brooker

Hobby Man: release date of Channel 4 comedy docuseries

Global Accessibility Awareness Day focuses on digital access and inclusion for people with disabilities or impairments. (Image shows visually impaired person working on computer with assistive technology)

Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2022: fill out our survey