Disability

Blue Badge holders are being urged to check their permit after hundreds were cancelled in a fraud crackdown, with councils warning of spot checks and fines of up to £1,000.

DWP and council checks cancel hundreds of Blue Badges in new fraud crackdown

Blue Badge holders cannot automatically park in supermarket parent and child parking bays, with experts explaining why many drivers could face parking charges.

Blue Badge holders cannot automatically park in supermarket parent and child parking bays, with experts explaining why many drivers could face parking charges.

Can Blue Badge holders park in parent and child spaces? The rule many get wrong

How colour can improve a disabled person's life and why choice is essential

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as benefit cuts come into force

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as benefit cuts come into force

DWP benefit cuts begin as thousands of disabled people face £50-a-week loss

Victoria-Jayne using the Priority Assistance service in Tesco with Raine aiding Victoria with her weekly shop.

Victoria-Jayne using the Priority Assistance service in Tesco with Raine aiding Victoria with her weekly shop.

How supermarkets and shops are improving in catering for disabled people

Victoria-Jayne Scholes with the Milano Cortina 2026 winter flame

Victoria-Jayne Scholes with the Milano Cortina 2026 winter flame

Winter Paralympic Flame is lit as president says 'it's capable of transforming lives'

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden, who is ushering in the changes to Universal Credit

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden, who is ushering in the changes to Universal Credit

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP Universal Credit changes will cut sick claimants’ income by £200 a month

Chancellor Rachel Reeves removes high end cars from Motability Scheme in a move which makes people with disabilities feel like they are unworthy.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves removes high end cars from Motability Scheme in a move which makes people with disabilities feel like they are unworthy.

Budget a 'slap in the face' to disabled people told they can't have luxury

When my body says ‘hey I’m reaching my limit now’, my brain overrules and that is when it all comes crashing down

When my body says ‘hey I’m reaching my limit now’, my brain overrules and that is when it all comes crashing down

What is Disability Burnout? How you can cope with it

For children with disabilities, playgrounds are often inaccessible, why are councils not making parks inclusive for all mandatory?

For children with disabilities, playgrounds are often inaccessible, why are councils not making parks inclusive for all mandatory?

My child has a disability - where can they go to play?

I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think it has come from being in a community that accepts themselves, that has helped me accept myself.

I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think it has come from being in a community that accepts themselves, that has helped me accept myself.

MPs have Disabled people's 'lives in their hands' but do they really understand?

'I am going to explain to you, the true cost of my Motability car, not because I feel I owe it to anyone, but because I want people to understand'

'I am going to explain to you, the true cost of my Motability car, not because I feel I owe it to anyone, but because I want people to understand'

Do you get a free car because you are disabled? The Motability Scheme explained

Getting into sports can be hard, but finding a sport adapted to your disability can be even more challenging when you don’t know where to start.

Getting into sports can be hard, but finding a sport adapted to your disability can be even more challenging when you don’t know where to start.

'I want to be involved in a disability sport, but I just don’t know how?'

Benefit payments will increase this year - here's how much

Benefit payments will increase this year - here's how much

DWP benefits to increase this year - how much and when do they go up?

The DWP £150 disability cost of living payment will be paid to more than six million people from June 20

The DWP £150 disability cost of living payment will be paid to more than six million people from June 20

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive £150 cost of living payment next month - are you eligible?

The one-off payment, announced in May, will be paid automatically to people who receive certain disability benefits from September 20 (PA)

The one-off payment, announced in May, will be paid automatically to people who receive certain disability benefits from September 20 (PA)

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive £150 cost of living payment next month - are you eligible?

Tesco announce permanent change to UK stores (PA)

Tesco announce permanent change to UK stores (PA)

Tesco announce permanent change to UK stores