5 Tips for Managing a Business and Chronic Pain
Learn how to run a successful business while also managing chronic pain and disability.
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.
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.
The Controversy Surrounding Transvaginal Pelvic Mesh Implants and the Government’s Failure to Act
Discover the controversy surrounding transvaginal pelvic mesh implants, the risks involved, and the campaigners’ calls for a compensation scheme for women harmed by the procedure. Learn about the impact of pelvic mesh on women’s health.
Eligibility for PIP – Autoimmune Disease
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.
Ableism: Challenging Assumptions About Disability
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.
Living with FND: One Young Man’s Journey of Resilience, Awareness, and Hope
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.
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.