Asthmatics should not waste money on special mattress protectors and vacuum cleaners to tackle dust mites - as they are of little use, experts have said. Many asthmatics are allergic to tiny mites that live in dust in carpets, bedding and cuddly toys.
A disabled couple have been left almost penniless after bogus tradesmen swindled them out of £17,000.
Thieves have been smashing car windows in order to steal disabled parking badges, police in Berkshire have said. Officers are investigating three similar incidents in Chalvey, Slough. On Friday night, a Ford Escort and a Nissan Almera were broken into in Burlington Avenue.
Police are to check cars displaying disabled signs to ensure they are genuine.
Plans for new laws to protect workers from discrimination on the grounds of age, sexuality, disability, race or religion have been unveiled. Although current laws stop people being sacked, there is nothing to stop Isle of Man employers refusing to recruit people on similar grounds.
The Electoral Office in Northern Ireland is planning to make it easier for disabled people to vote. It is launching a consultation process on Friday and wants to hear from anyone who had trouble using their polling station.