We all know standing as a candidate involves huge personal and financial sacrifices. I'm always grateful to everyone who puts themselves forward - whether as a "paper" candidate flying the flag for the party, or even as a target seat candidate dedicating all hours of the day to the party.
One of our members, Jess, 60, tells how caring for her 96-year-old mum took such a toll on her life that she felt totally cut off from the outside world… until a post on the online forum changed everything.
A university at the centre of allegations of discrimination is facing similar claims from a second disabled student.
Download a pdf of Benefits rates and income/savings thresholds This factsheet provides details of benefits rates and savings thresholds as of April 2015. It is designed to be used in conjunction with various Alzheimer's Society factsheets about benefits and how to apply for them, especially factsheet 413, Benefits (see list in 'Further reading' section at the end of this factsheet.)
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes pain all over the body, including muscle and joint pain. Our muscles may feel like they have been overworked or pulled. Sometimes, our muscles twitch, burn, or have deep stabbing pain.
A disabled woman has lost the car she relied on to attend vital hospital appointments, after the government decided she no longer needed higher level mobility support without bothering to carry out a face-to-face assessment of her needs.