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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.

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Understanding Hidden Disabilities

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.

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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.

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Understanding OCD: Breaking Down Misconceptions

People with OCD don’t “choose” their thoughts or compulsions. Telling someone to “just get over it” is dismissive, harmful, and perpetuates ableist attitudes. If someone has lived with OCD for decades and tried all known interventions, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), medication, counseling, and even alternative therapies such as hypnosis, it is unjust to boil their suffering down to a fad.

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Labour Faces Rebellion Over Universal Credit Reforms

Labour is facing the prospect of another mass rebellion from its own MPs as concerns mount over proposed reforms to the universal credit system. The focus of unease is on changes to the assessment process for disability benefits, particularly the health element of universal credit (UC).

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Independent Disability Advisory Panel Controversy

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has appointed disability rights expert Zara Todd to chair the new Independent Disability Advisory Panel. The panel is billed as a way to “listen to, learn from, and collaborate with” Deaf and disabled people and people with long-term health conditions. It will include up to 10 members and advise across health and disability policy.

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Skills Most Needed by Disabled Entrepreneurs in Employment and Self-Employment

Disabled entrepreneurs bring resilience, creativity, and innovation to both employment and self-employment. By developing core skills—ranging from digital literacy and communication to financial management and leadership- disabled individuals can thrive in today’s competitive economy. With the right support, training, and opportunities, disabled entrepreneurs can transform barriers into stepping stones. At Disabled Entrepreneur UK, we are committed to providing that support every step of the way.