Surrey County Council 'sorry' for failing disabled boy
A council has apologised for the second time to the family of a disabled boy who missed out on half a year's schooling.
11 Dec 2018
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'Laziness is not disability' note on blue badge holder's car
The mother of a disabled boy has slammed the "spineless" person who left a nasty note on her car, despite it displaying a valid blue badge. The note accusing Emma Gearing, 26, of "laziness" was left on her car when she was in Maidstone with her son who is fed through his stomach.
11 Dec 2018
Air travel for disabled passengers 'on the up'
Air travel could become smoother and less fraught for disabled passengers if a new charter for airlines and airports is adopted, say ministers. Disabled flyers have long complained of lost or damaged wheelchairs, struggles with access on planes and in airports, and poor customer service.
11 Dec 2018
Warning of 'turmoil' if disabled grant reinstated
It is "difficult to see" how a grant for disabled people could be reinstated without creating "turmoil", Wales' social care minister has said. Former recipients of the Welsh Independent Living Grant (WILG) are being moved on to council-run support. Huw Irranca-Davies suggested "unpicking" changes would create problems for those on the new system.
11 Dec 2018
Disabled grant reform in Wales bound to be unpopular, says Labour AM
A Labour AM says the way the Welsh Government has changed support for disabled people was "bound to be unpopular"
11 Dec 2018
Call for mandatory hospital training on learning disabilities
Campaigners have called for mandatory training to ensure people with learning disabilities are treated properly in hospital.
11 Dec 2018