Disability

His research on autism was compassionate – how could Hans Asperger have collaborated with the… Yahoo! UK & Ireland12:42
PIP applicant with Parkinson's 'would rather die than face reassessment' Daily Star12:09
From advice to action: improving access to disability payments in Scotland The Scottish Herald11:21
Warning over 'highly toxic' fluid illegally mixed with cocktails after Foreign Office alert The Mirror03:42
“You are not going to prison today,” judge tells Rhayader man with significant learning difficulties, who attempted to… Shropshire Star17:40
Charity set up to help with 'loneliness' of autism BBC15:43
At least 59 councils 'face total collapse' from SEND costs: Town halls staggering under… MailOnline14:09

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Meet the autistic artist chosen to design clothes for UK disability equality charity The Hunts Post, Cambridgeshire12:19

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Disabled man’s family report health service to police Teignmouth Post12:03

Parental postpartum depression linked to higher autism risk News-Medical.Net11:47

Robber steals disabled man's bag and returns to gaming casino Peterborough Telegraph11:44

In the last 2 hours

New Autism Advisory team to be created Knowsley News11:33

CityFibre donates £50k to Norfolk charity for online safety Comms Features11:17

Banijay development deal for Yorkshire Tourettes campaigner Prolific North10:55

Omagh facility offering life-changing support for 30 years We Are Tyrone10:44

Emergency mental health co-responders reduce involuntary psychiatric detentions in the USA Nature.com10:43

In the last 4 hours

Sarepta rises after FDA adds warning label to Elevidys pharmaphorum10:15

Two Borders disability support services issue invitation Midlothian View10:12

IAAPA Foundation Grant supporting people with disabilities InterGame Online09:49

Concerns for child safety in Northern Ireland with hundreds of education posts filled without safety checks Unite the Union (Press Release)09:29

The serious condition that women with ADHD more commonly suffer from The Independent09:13

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Intact corticostriatal function in aged system xc- - deficient mice Nature.com08:05

Derwen College donors shown how their support has benefitted students Oswestry and Border Counties Advertizer07:59

Police officers accused of 'morphing' accounts of incident to protect colleague Clacton & Frinton Gazette07:40

Down Syndrome teen's litter-picking mission to help save 'lifeline' charity hub Northwich Guardian07:37

Employment support and barriers to work – supporting people with mental health problems into good jobs Money and Mental Health Policy Institute07:12

Extreme heat disproportionately affects vulnerable older workers News-Medical.Net06:42

In the last 8 hours

Cancer diagnoses delays for learning disabled people BBC06:34

New therapy restores vision after stroke induced blindness News-Medical.Net06:31

Earlier today

Great Western Railway gains autism inclusivity award Railway Gazette04:15

Rail industry expands eligibility for Disabled Persons Railcard to improve inclusivity for all Rail Delivery Group00:09

Yesterday

‘It’s important that we tell our own stories’: how the Wicked movies are helping disability… Yahoo! UK & Ireland20:18 16-Nov-25

'I love teaching Zumba to others like me' BBC18:22 16-Nov-25

Guide puppies form 'guard of honour' before match BBC17:48 16-Nov-25

Why breathing exercises could be the answer to controlling ADHD symptoms, say experts MailOnline16:31 16-Nov-25

40 photos as Newcastle hosts UK's largest inclusive disability sporting event Chronicle Live16:11 16-Nov-25

Consultation launched on plans to increase capacity of satellite site for send school Stourbridge News, West Midlands15:54 16-Nov-25

8 year old Theo runs 47 races to highlight each Down Syndrome chromosome ITV15:11 16-Nov-25

Welsh sporting heroes helping children with dyslexia to read BBC15:04 16-Nov-25

Disabled riding group announces new date for ceilidh night fundraiser Helensburgh Advertiser13:26 16-Nov-25

His research on autism was compassionate – how could Hans Asperger have collaborated with the… Yahoo! UK & Ireland12:42 16-Nov-25

The cars still available on the Motability scheme if luxury models are cut i News12:35 16-Nov-25

Guide Dogs appeals for volunteers to raise puppies BBC12:24 16-Nov-25

Disability rights activist Alice Wong dies in hospital aged 51 The Independent12:04 16-Nov-25

New yoga class for families with children with special needs St Helens Star, Cheshire10:55 16-Nov-25

‘You’re not alone’: Paul Scholes praised for speaking out about family’s autism struggle Rochdale Times08:43 16-Nov-25

Swimming club for disabled adults and children strike gold with remarkable results Gazette News07:58 16-Nov-25

Disabled performers call for better backstage access BBC07:15 16-Nov-25

Telford man with borderline intellectual disabilities jailed for serious sexual offences Shropshire Star06:14 16-Nov-25

Hundreds of parents forced to pay for ADHD diagnosis and treatment as NHS won’t fund it Daily Record04:43 16-Nov-25

In the last 7 days

Disability rights activist and author Alice Wong dies at 51 MailOnline22:41 15-Nov-25

Guide Dogs puppies form guard of honour at Premiership Women’s Rugby match Evening Standard22:31 15-Nov-25

'Cancer not picked up quickly because of my learning disabilities' Sky News18:53 15-Nov-25

College named 'most inspirational' at major education awards St Helens Star, Cheshire18:37 15-Nov-25

People with learning disabilities face inequalities in cancer care, study finds ITV18:28 15-Nov-25

Down syndrome swimmer blows competition out the water at European championships Gazette News17:12 15-Nov-25

Princess Kate highlights 'unseen realities' of motherhood in emotional mental health letter HELLO!17:02 15-Nov-25

How was this woman allowed to work with vulnerable children? Health care assistant who had… MailOnline16:12 15-Nov-25

People with learning disabilities should 'speak up' over health concerns, says woman with late terminal cancer diagnosis Sky News15:50 15-Nov-25

Perivale teen shortlisted for young carers award EALING.NEWS14:24 15-Nov-25

Ariana Grande's brain scan reveals result of 'years of PTSD' after horror traumas Daily Star14:01 15-Nov-25

Psychiatrists differ over insanity verdict in case of Kerry man who killed mother The Irish Times12:39 15-Nov-25

PIP applicant with Parkinson's 'would rather die than face reassessment' Daily Star12:09 15-Nov-25

Boy, 17, upset for days after Wetherspoons staff challenged assistance dog Reading Chronicle11:54 15-Nov-25

Behavioral and molecular insights into anxiety in ube3a and fmr1 zebrafish models of autism spectrum disorders Nature.com11:28 15-Nov-25

From advice to action: improving access to disability payments in Scotland The Scottish Herald11:21 15-Nov-25

North Yorkshire swimmer wins bronze at European Down Syndrome Championships York Press10:34 15-Nov-25

Poor cancer survival rates for those with learning disabilities North West Bylines08:09 15-Nov-25

York MP visits centre for learning disabilities and mental health needs York Press07:52 15-Nov-25

Paraplegic driver achieves 'lifetime dream' after first international race Basingstoke Gazette07:50 15-Nov-25

Yeovil MP hosts roundtable in Parliament to help neurodivergent children Chard and Ilminster News06:49 15-Nov-25

Two more jailed for 'vicious machete attack' in Darlaston that left victim disabled Express & Star06:12 15-Nov-25

Is it safe to take paracetamol during pregnancy or not? The Irish Times06:09 15-Nov-25

Warning over 'highly toxic' fluid illegally mixed with cocktails after Foreign Office alert The Mirror03:42 15-Nov-25

Study exposes cancer care deficit for patients with learning disabilities University of Manchester02:30 15-Nov-25

Equine therapy helps four-year-old Fiadh with Down syndrome take major developmental steps Irish Examiner01:23 15-Nov-25

Over 50 deaf charities urge Wes Streeting to back SignHealth campaign on health access Liam O'Dell23:06 14-Nov-25

Nurse leading improvements in hospital care for patients with autism Hampshire Chronicle22:44 14-Nov-25

Teaching assistant at special needs school on trial for child cruelty KentOnline20:31 14-Nov-25

FDA adds strongest warning to Sarepta gene therapy linked to 2 patient deaths MailOnline20:22 14-Nov-25

Psychiatrists differ over insanity verdict in Kerry matricide case Irish Examiner19:58 14-Nov-25

'Ticking time bomb': Warning that spiralling spending on special needs could push councils to breaking point Sky News19:19 14-Nov-25

Man with Down syndrome completes Olympic triathlon on The One Show Basingstoke Gazette18:45 14-Nov-25

Hypertension may induce early gene expression changes in brain cells News-Medical.Net18:09 14-Nov-25

Nurses tackling diabetes in people with serious mental illness Nursing Times17:51 14-Nov-25

“You are not going to prison today,” judge tells Rhayader man with significant learning difficulties, who attempted to… Shropshire Star17:40 14-Nov-25

International winter programme celebrates disability arts Birkenhead News17:09 14-Nov-25

Disability History Month 2025 Public & Commercial Services Union (Press Release)16:59 14-Nov-25

Selfless Leytonstone ex-nursing assistant nominated for friendship award Waltham Forest Echo15:56 14-Nov-25

Charity set up to help with 'loneliness' of autism BBC15:43 14-Nov-25

Watchdog comment on Government steps to make EV charging accessible for... Transport Focus15:15 14-Nov-25

Colchester's Autism Anglia relaunches assesments due to high NHS waits Gazette News15:05 14-Nov-25

What autistic people – and those with ADHD and dyslexia – really think about the word ‘neurodiversity’ University of Liverpool14:55 14-Nov-25

Exclusive: Mafs’ Leah reveals unaired moment she almost quit show and her new life-changing… Yahoo! UK & Ireland14:41 14-Nov-25

Disabled woman with assistance dog left “humiliated” after getting boot from Portsmouth… The News, Portsmouth14:15 14-Nov-25

At least 59 councils 'face total collapse' from send costs: Town halls staggering under… MailOnline14:09 14-Nov-25

Funding increase announced for Family Resource Centres The Meath Chronicle14:04 14-Nov-25

Thousands waiting 24hrs in A&E with mental illness Health Service Journal13:07 14-Nov-25

SEND post-16 skills centre opens in Poole Social Care Today12:03 14-Nov-25

How innovative minds are developing new technology to support music makers with disabilities MusicRadar11:50 14-Nov-25

'They loved him for that': The Doddie Weir moment voted as Murrayfield Stadium's greatest The Scotsman11:40 14-Nov-25

‘Dr Lidiia didn’t just heal my child’s tooth, she helped her trust healthcare’ Donegal News11:18 14-Nov-25

Festive photo shoot to help children with disabilities Express & Star10:40 14-Nov-25

90-year-old disability charity to close due to financial challenges Civil Society10:30 14-Nov-25

Inflatable 5K run raises more than £650 for new sensory garden Fakenham and Wells Times10:10 14-Nov-25

RCPCH responds to ADHD Taskforce’s final report Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (Press Release)10:05 14-Nov-25

On This Day: Walkers raise more than £4,800 for Chester-based charity Chester First10:05 14-Nov-25

Criminal inquiry into special needs teaching firm BBC09:59 14-Nov-25

Special needs target unrealistic, says senior councillor BBC09:57 14-Nov-25

Groundbreaking study highlights potential retinal marker that could identify sensory traits linked to autism Great Ormond Street Hospital (Press Release)09:41 14-Nov-25

Smart textiles bra to help detect cancer for women with intellectual disabilities Clinical Services Journal09:41 14-Nov-25

I'm A Celebrity's Aitch hits out at 'sad' Down Syndrome abortion laws The Mirror08:56 14-Nov-25

'Do-not-resuscitate' orders given to learning disabled people without consent ITV08:50 14-Nov-25

Acton’s ActOne to host inclusive film festival exploring mental health EALING.NEWS08:33 14-Nov-25

Mother in Law: Autism in girls Law Gazette08:27 14-Nov-25

Former shipyard worker's appeal in the face of potential £23k care costs North-West Evening Mail07:58 14-Nov-25

Charity helping youngsters with disabilities is honoured by King Cornish & Devon Post07:34 14-Nov-25

Active8 Honoured with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service Cornish Stuff07:25 14-Nov-25

Bagel the Guide Dog puppy makes himself at home in Worcester Worcester Observer07:06 14-Nov-25

Don't believe claims that autism is caused by gut bacteria i News06:42 14-Nov-25

Swindon's new taxi rank deemed unsafe and inaccessible by drivers Swindon Advertiser06:26 14-Nov-25

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