In August 2016 Wiltshire Council introduced a new system of charging for adult care which resulted in many people paying more for the services provided by the council. About 3,500 people are potentially hit by the changes. However they first have to have an assessment of their financial circumstances, with assessments being done annually thereafter.
Heathrow Airport has been rated poor for disabled travellers in a report from the UK's aviation regulator. Some passengers were not treated with "dignity and respect" with waits of one to two hours to get off planes, the Civil Aviation Authority said. Manchester, East Midlands and Exeter airports also received the low rating, but 26 airports were given a good or very good rating. Heathrow said it was addressing the issues raised in the report.
Scotland's busiest airport has made "significant progress" in improving access for disabled travellers, according to a report. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) raised Edinburgh's rating for access from "poor" to "good" following improvements. Glasgow, Glasgow Prestwick and Inverness were among six UK airports described as "very good". Aberdeen Airport and Sumburgh Airport on Shetland received a "good" ranking.
A severely disabled man is taking a legal battle over cuts to his care to the Court of Appeal. Luke Davey, 40, is challenging a ruling upholding Oxfordshire County Council's decision to cut his package by 42%. Mr Davey, who has quadriplegic cerebral palsy, argues it threatens his well-being and breaches the Care Act. Campaigners said his fight will have implications for others in a similar position.
Life with a disability can sometimes give rise to unspoken questions and sensitivities, but amid the awkwardness there can be humour. The following is an edited version of a sketch by Angela Clarke who has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, delivered for the BBC at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Game of Thrones actor Kit Harington has called on the government to fund six years' back pay for overnight carers. Revenue & Customs has ruled care workers sleeping overnight to provide safety and reassurance should get the national minimum wage for all hours.
