Can Lawyers Work From Home? Disability, Remote Legal Careers and Video-Linked Court Hearings
Can disabled lawyers work from home? Explore remote legal careers, reasonable adjustments, video court hearings and human rights law in the UK.
Can Law Students and Law Graduates Do Jury Service in the UK?
Can law students or law graduates do jury service in the UK? Learn about exemptions, reasonable adjustments, disability rights, compensation, and what happens if chronic illness or mental health affects your ability to serve.
Autoimmune Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis & Working in Retail: The Hidden Challenges Faced by Employees
An in-depth look at the challenges of working in retail with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), autoimmune disorders, visual impairments, secondary cataracts, fatigue, and eligibility for PIP benefits in the UK.
Young People on Personal Independence Payment Debate
An in-depth look at young people on Personal Independence Payment, challenging claims that some conditions are “non-work-limiting” and exploring how disabilities affect employment.
Spinal Disc Protrusion: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding the difference between structural and neurological conditions is essential for receiving the right treatment and maintaining quality of life.
Guide To Blue Badge Parking
There is no single national rule for residents’ bays. The national Blue Badge concessions do not automatically include resident-only bays; councils set local rules. Some allow Blue Badge parking in resident bays; others prohibit it. What this means: If your street is “Permit Holders Only” (or similar), check the sign and your council’s website. If resident bays aren’t listed among places Blue Badges can be used, you’ll likely need a resident permit/exemption or a dedicated disabled bay issued by the council.
Can You Work In Retail And Be Eligible For PIP
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.
Understanding Invisible Disabilities & Ableist Attitudes
Invisible disabilities deserve recognition, understanding, and respect. Ableist attitudes rooted in ignorance and dismissiveness create barriers that can be just as disabling as the condition itself. Instead of questioning someone’s reality or minimising their struggles, we should listen, believe, and support. The lived experiences of those with invisible disabilities, like the editor who has battled OCD for decades, remind us that what cannot be seen can still have profound impact. True inclusivity means dismantling ableism and embracing empathy.
Invisible Disabilities and PIP Assessments
There are a lot of media discussions relating to invisible disabilities and illnesses, these conditions, while not immediately apparent to the casual observer, can significantly impact an individual’s daily life, often presenting unique challenges that are difficult to understand or quantify.
The Rising Number of Long-Term Sickness and The Reasons Why
Britain has seen a notable rise in the number of individuals claiming long-term sickness benefits, according to the latest data from the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) over 2.5 million people are now classified as economically inactive due to long-term illness, a record high.