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Autoimmune disorders can significantly impact an individual’s ability to work, posing challenges related to health, safety, and employer liability. Understanding the limitations faced by individuals with autoimmune diseases in the workplace is crucial for ensuring their well-being and addressing the concerns of employers.
Incel culture represents a disturbing manifestation of societal issues surrounding gender, sexuality, and mental health. Rooted in misogyny, entitlement, and victimhood, it perpetuates harmful attitudes and behaviors that pose significant risks to individuals and communities alike.
The term “severely disabled” in the context of benefits and support provided by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) raises concerns about potential discrimination and the differentiation of needs among disabled individuals.
Ableism often arises from assumptions about what disability “looks like.” Seeing someone pushing a wheelchair instead of sitting in it might lead others to assume there is nothing wrong with the person.
The imposition of sanctions on individuals with depression and anxiety, while disregarding medical professionals’ assessments, constitutes a form of indirect discrimination and ableism.
Depression does not discriminate, and neither should those responsible for shaping and implementing policies and support systems. Policymakers and PIP assessors must uphold principles of fairness, empathy, and inclusivity, ensuring that all individuals with disabilities receive the respect, support, and opportunities they deserve. By doing so, we move closer to a society where everyone, regardless of their abilities, can lead fulfilling and dignified lives.
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) can change a life in an instant. One man’s courageous journey reveals the hidden reality of living with a condition that disrupts the brain’s ability to send and receive signals—despite normal scans and test results. Through weakness, tremors, mobility challenges, and daily unpredictability, he has discovered resilience he never knew he had. By sharing his story, he hopes to break the stigma, raise awareness, and empower others who feel unheard. His message is simple: FND is real, recovery is possible, and no one should face it alone.
Discover the importance of recognising hidden disabilities and supporting individuals with non-visible conditions. Learn how retailers, businesses, schools, and employers can promote inclusion through the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme, staff awareness, and everyday respect.
Working in retail doesn’t automatically disqualify you from receiving PIP (Personal Independence Payment). The DWP may argue that if you can work, you can manage daily tasks — but this is a misconception. Here’s how to counter such arguments and protect your rights.
For tenants with mental health issues, particularly those with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) focused on germ contamination, the thought of raising concerns about renovations with a landlord can be daunting.