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Airlines told to improve support for Disabled flyers The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has ordered airports to set out by next week how they will improve services and support for Disabled people following high-profile recent …

How it works You could get £69.70 a week if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week and they get certain benefits. You do not have to be related to, or live with, …

The caretaker at a charity has successfully claimed that long COVID is a disability. In a landmark ruling, thought to be the first of its kind in the UK, Terence Burke has been given permission …

FINDINGS FROM A NEW Carers Trust survey provide evidence of a deep-rooted failure by successive UK governments to understand and meet the basic support needs of millions of people struggling to provide unpaid care for …

From ‘Fitzroy’ After spending 30 years in a secure unit, Rupan – at the age of 45 –  is finally living in his own home, after moving into FitzRoy’s supported living service in Birmingham last …

Ministers have rejected a key recommendation from the Grenfell Tower public inquiry that all disabled tenants should be given a personal evacuation plan in the event of a fire, sparking anger from survivors and disability …

Lizzo changes derogatory lyric after backlash Pop star Lizzo has changed the lyrics to her latest song after fans complained it used an ableist slur. Grrrls, which was released last week, originally contained a derogatory …

Former Mr Gay Universe says disabled and LGBTQ+ people need support to make sure they reach their full potential. “I am gay, disabled and from the valleys – of course I’ve faced barriers.” Paul Davies …

North East Fife MP Wendy Chamberlain has presented a bill to Parliament which would give unpaid carers the right to take leave from their job. Her bill, which is supported by Carers UK, will be …

NATIONAL CARERS VOICE – YOUR POETRY Very shortly we (www.disabilitytalk.co.uk) will be launching a new sister company – NATIONAL CARERS VOICE. Its aim is to give the UK’s 13 million unpaid carers a very loud …