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Nearly two-thirds of disabled people suffer chronic loneliness during pandemic – study

By Taz Ali, Reporter25th February 2021News England

Nearly two-thirds of disabled people are experiencing chronic loneliness during lockdown, a new study has found. The number is even higher among young disabled people – 70%, according to research

42% of people in households relying on disability benefits are in poverty – new analysis

By Jemma Crew, Reporter23rd February 2021News England

More than four in 10 people living in households which rely on disability benefits are in poverty, according to new analysis. The Social Market Foundation (SMF) said the benefits system

Social services staff criticised over ‘fundamental lack of understanding’ of deaf woman in child dispute

By Brian Farmer, Reporter15th February 2021News England

Council social services staff have been criticised by a judge over the way they dealt with a deaf woman embroiled in a family court dispute over her two children. Deputy

Almost three quarters of people with MS say they need more advice about Covid-19 vaccines

By Nina Massey, Reporter29th January 20212nd February 2021News England

Almost three quarters of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the UK say they have not had enough information about Covid-19 vaccinations to make a clear decision on whether to

Mother admits killing disabled son after suffering breakdown while struggling to meet care needs

By Emily Pennink, Reporter26th January 2021News England

A woman has admitted killing her disabled 10-year-old son after suffering a mental breakdown while struggling to care for him during the lockdown. Olga Freeman, 40, was charged with the

Thousands of families of vulnerable children face Covid-19 vaccine uncertainty, charity warns

By Federica Bedendo, Reporter19th January 2021News England

Thousands of families with children considered extremely vulnerable to Covid-19 are facing an anxious wait on when they can be vaccinated, a disability charity has warned. Contact, a charity that

Disabled people have suffered range of profoundly adverse effects from pandemic, MPs report

By Shaun Connolly, Reporter22nd December 2020News England

The Covid crisis has had a major negative impact on disabled people – including “starkly disproportionate deaths”, MPs have said. An independent inquiry into the situation and the difficulty for

Couple ‘failed by every agency’ welcome inquiry’s call for investigation into ‘cover-up’ of daughter’s death

By Ben Mitchell, Reporter27th November 2020News England

The parents of baby Elizabeth Dixon who have spent nearly 20 years fighting a “cover-up” over their daughter’s treatment and death have welcomed an independent inquiry’s calls for a police

Wrexham’s new celebrity owner donates £6,000 to disabled fan’s specialist bathroom fundraiser

By Megan Baynes, Reporter19th November 2020News Wales

A Wrexham football club fan said he was left speechless after the club’s new celebrity owner donated £6,000 for him to install a specialist disability bath in his home. Aiden

First MS clinical trial with focus on people who cannot walk to start recruiting participants

By Nina Massey, Reporter19th November 202019th November 2020Education & Training

The first multiple sclerosis (MS) clinical trial focusing only on people who cannot walk will start recruiting participants next year. The ChariotMS study will test whether cladribine tablets (Mavenclad), which

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Nearly two-thirds of disabled people suffer chronic loneliness during pandemic – study

42% of people in households relying on disability benefits are in poverty – new analysis

Social services staff criticised over ‘fundamental lack of understanding’ of deaf woman in child dispute

Almost three quarters of people with MS say they need more advice about Covid-19 vaccines

Mother admits killing disabled son after suffering breakdown while struggling to meet care needs

Thousands of families of vulnerable children face Covid-19 vaccine uncertainty, charity warns

Couple ‘failed by every agency’ welcome inquiry’s call for investigation into ‘cover-up’ of daughter’s death

Wrexham’s new celebrity owner donates £6,000 to disabled fan’s specialist bathroom fundraiser

First MS clinical trial with focus on people who cannot walk to start recruiting participants

Bishop of Liverpool resigns after sexual assault and harassment claims

Government urged to introduce tougher sentences for grooming gang offenders

Seven child abuse ring members jailed and warned they may never be released

Family hail justice for little ones as mother jailed over four boys’ fire deaths

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Tag: Disabilities

Nearly two-thirds of disabled people suffer chronic loneliness during pandemic – study

42% of people in households relying on disability benefits are in poverty – new analysis

Social services staff criticised over ‘fundamental lack of understanding’ of deaf woman in child dispute

Almost three quarters of people with MS say they need more advice about Covid-19 vaccines

Mother admits killing disabled son after suffering breakdown while struggling to meet care needs

Thousands of families of vulnerable children face Covid-19 vaccine uncertainty, charity warns

Disabled people have suffered range of profoundly adverse effects from pandemic, MPs report

Couple ‘failed by every agency’ welcome inquiry’s call for investigation into ‘cover-up’ of daughter’s death

Wrexham’s new celebrity owner donates £6,000 to disabled fan’s specialist bathroom fundraiser

First MS clinical trial with focus on people who cannot walk to start recruiting participants