#disability-support

#disability-support

Ross Drysdale, 73, constructed the sheltered walkway at his Christchurch bungalow in October 2024, aiming to provide his wife, Victoria, with greater independence following a severe stroke. Mr Drysdale was informed by a building inspector that the structure conformed with Building Regulations, but did not secure planning permission.

Disabled people are enduring average waits exceeding 100 days for crucial support applications designed to help them secure or maintain employment, a new report reveals. A leading disability equality charity has condemned the findings from the National Audit Office (NAO), describing the public spending watchdog's report as "laying bare the brutal reality for disabled people trying to get into and stay in work."

The massive community effort began with a Facebook post from an Austin real estate agent, which called for volunteers to help recover from the flooding.

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall stated that changes to Personal Independence Payment (Pip) will only apply to new claimants, and existing recipients' payments will not be frozen.

Kendall believes protecting the most vulnerable is essential, stating: "When we set out our reforms we promised to protect those most in need, particularly those who can never work."

The family of Kumanjayi White are asking for CCTV footage and an independent investigation a week after the 24-year-old died in police custody at a supermarket.

As a result of her exposure to that environment, her respiratory condition worsened and she was diagnosed with a chest infection and pleurisy - inflammation of the lining of the lungs and chest cavity.

"Thanks to more than 25 volunteer tradespeople from the charity Band of Builders, Paul now has a custom-built ground-floor bedroom and bathroom - and says he finally feels like himself again."

Sir Keir Starmer's recent benefit cuts could adversely affect around 800,000 legitimate disability claimants, raising concerns about the political fallout similar to pension cuts.

You can't compromise with a trade-off under which you say you will take more children from poor families out of poverty by placing more disabled people into poverty.