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Thousands of disabled Scots ‘face new benefits tests’

On August 1, 2017 By Disability Talk In News, Featured

Tens of thousands of disabled Scots face controversial benefits assessments, according to figures highlighted by Scottish Labour. Around 130,000 working age people in Scotland were receiving Disability Living Allowance (DLA) at the end of last …

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Who Benefits?

On July 30, 2017 By Disability Talk In Alex Hynds, Featured

My name is Alex (the female variety) and I’m having a mid-life crisis. I’m not about to rush out the door to buy a convertible sports car but according to an article in the Telegraph …

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Robotic exosuit will help stroke victims

On July 27, 2017 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Stroke patients who have difficulty walking may soon benefit from an invention developed in the United States. A team of researchers has created a soft robotic ‘exosuit’ to help patients walk around with confidence. A …

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London Mayor, Sadiq Khan talks to us

On July 26, 2017 By Disability Talk In Featured, Star Interviews

We asked Sadiq Khan how he would make London a better place for disabled people: At the heart of my campaign is my desire to be a Mayor for all Londoners – and that extends …

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Rail firms that fail on disability should lose franchise – thinktank

On July 23, 2017 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Rail firms that fail on disability should lose franchise – thinktank Tory group sets out vision for human rights after Brexit, including call to remain in the European court of human rights Rail operators should …

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Uber sued by disability rights group

On July 22, 2017 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Action is taking place in New York by disability rights groups and wheelchair users who have accused the company of violating NEW YORK City rules by failing to make enough of its vehicles accessible to …

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Martyn Sibley – We are sailing

On July 22, 2017 By Disability Talk In Featured, Martyn Sibley

Over the past years I’ve managed to do many amazing activities. You know the ones. Flying a plane. SCUBA diving. Skiing. Hot air ballooning. Tree climbing. Having made a decision to spend more time in …

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Why were disabled people housed in grenfell tower?

On July 21, 2017 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Far too many people have already died in the blaze but survivors are beginning to ask a whole variety of questions. One of those questions is why were so many disabled people housed in a …

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Sex and Disability

On July 21, 2017 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

It is estimated that over 10% of British men have paid for sex at least once. And that would mean over 200,000 disabled men have used the services of an escort. But statistics can be …

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Wheelchair protesters block house of commons entrance

On July 20, 2017 By Disability Talk In Featured

Furious protesters in wheelchairs have blocked the MPs’ entrance to the House of Commons over cuts to benefits. Campaign group Disabled People Against Cuts chanted “no justice, no peace” and “Tories out” as MPs tried …

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