In her personal story, Lucy Robinson — a wheelchair user from Oxfordshire who receives NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and 24-hour support following a spinal cord injury — shares the impact of being told her NHS-funded care cannot continue outside the UK, and how this restriction is affecting her work, independence, and everyday life.
How The UN-CRPD Empowered Disabled People In Malta
Check out this interview with Rhoda Garland who moved to Malta about 20 years ago and is now the first Commissioner for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities appointed by parliament.
Thousands Of DWP Staff Complete Landmark Autism And Learning Disabilities Training
Over 4,000 DWP staff have completed autism and learning disabilities training aimed at improving support for disabled people, as part of wider government efforts to create a more accessible and inclusive benefits system.
Neurodiversity And Homelessness: Key Risks Include Employment Gaps, Debt, Substance Use And Poor Housing
Neurodiversity and homelessness: Research reveals how employment barriers, financial struggles, substance use and poor housing increase risk, and explores what must change to better support neurodivergent people.
Independent Disability Advisory Panel Begins Work To Put Disabled Voices At The Heart Of UK Government Policies
The Independent Disability Advisory Panel launches to advise ministers and put disabled people’s lived experience at the centre of government policy.
In Plain Sight: A Personal View Of Having An Invisible Disability
A personal account of living with an invisible disability in the UK, exploring employment, welfare, stigma, and political rhetoric – and why lived experience must be listened to.
I Discovered I Live With Cerebral Palsy At 39
Karen Rowe shares her powerful journey of growing up undiagnosed with cerebral palsy, discovering the truth in adulthood, and finding understanding, resilience and purpose.
Free Or Cheap Accessible New Year’s Resolution Ideas To Boost Your 2026
Accessible New Year’s resolution ideas for disabled people, focused on low-cost ways to boost health, confidence, skills and hobbies, shared by a writer rebuilding life after illness.
2025 UK Budget: How Will It Impact Disabled People?
An in-depth look at the 2025 UK Budget and how changes to PIP, Universal Credit, Motability and employment policies will impact disabled people across the UK.
From Binman To Boardroom: How I Unleashed My Neurodivergent Talent
Award-winning accountant Gavin Simpson shares how discovering his autism unlocked hidden strengths and transformed shame into purpose. His journey celebrates Neurodivergent talent and calls for an education system that empowers every unique mind to thrive.
DDA At 30: What The Disability Discrimination Act Gave Us And How To Use It
Marking 30 years of the Disability Discrimination Act, we reflect on its impact on equality, how it transformed disabled lives, and how to use your rights today.
Headway Helped Me Survive A World That Doesn’t Understand Brain Injury
Freelance journalist Ellie Pacey shares her journey after a teenage brain injury, highlighting hidden struggles and why Headway’s support is vital.
Fair Shot: Why A Supported Internship Could Be The Right Next Step For People With Learning Disabilities And Autism
Fair Shot offers a full-time Supported Internship for young adults with learning disabilities and autism—combining hands-on café training with classroom learning to build skills, confidence, and paths to paid work. Just three places remain for the 2025 intake.
Guest Blog: Emma Purcell: A Letter To My Younger Self – A Journey Of Resilience And Disability Advocacy
Emma Purcell reflects on her life with cerebral palsy and vision loss in a heartfelt letter to her younger self—sharing how storytelling, advocacy, and resilience shaped her extraordinary journey.