When Telling the Truth Can Cost You Your Freedom
Growing concern over the Mental Health Act 2025 as disabled people fear detention, discrimination, and human rights breaches. Learn what’s at stake and how communities are fighting back.
Stress, Autoimmune Disorders, and Relapses: When Pressure Becomes Harm
Exploring the link between stress, autoimmune disorders, and relapses, and how intimidation, coercion, and toxic environments can devastate health. Includes practical steps to stop harassment and protect well-being.
Politics and Disability: Overcoming Barriers to Entry
Explore the barriers disabled individuals face in politics and discover how to overcome challenges. Learn tips for aspiring disabled politicians to get involved and make a difference in the political arena.
Rising Tide of Disability Among Children
A recent study by the Resolution Foundation has revealed a concerning trend in England and Wales: 1.2 million children are now living with a disability, with the most significant increase observed among teenagers. This statistic is a sobering reminder of the growing challenges facing today’s youth, particularly regarding mental health issues, which have seen a sharp rise in recent years.
Charity Donations, Gifting & Tax Benefits (UK Guide)
Learn how charity donations and gifting can provide UK tax benefits, including Gift Aid and corporate relief, while supporting DisabilityUK.org’s mission to empower disabled people, fund start-ups, and help individuals build purpose, skills, and lasting legacies.
Ovarian Cancer Warning Signs and Awareness
Learn the early warning signs of ovarian cancer, when women should be tested, menopause risk factors, and why persistent symptoms should never be ignored. A vital guide to recognising ovarian cancer early.
Mental Health Does Not Discriminate
Mental health does not discriminate. A lived-experience perspective on anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, stigma, and why careless media rhetoric harms vulnerable communities seeking support and hope.
Applying For Student Finance In The UK If You Are Disabled.
Student finance in the UK is designed to support students with the costs of higher education. This includes tuition fee loans, maintenance loans, and grants. While these resources are invaluable, the process of applying for them can be daunting, especially for disabled students and those facing unique circumstances.
Heart Disease, Open Heart Surgery, and Eligibility for PIP
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of illness and death worldwide. It encompasses various conditions affecting the heart, such as coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, and heart valve problems. One of the most common interventions for severe heart disease is open heart surgery, a major operation that can significantly impact a person’s life.
Comprehensive Guide On Cataracts, Surgery & PIP Eligibility
Comprehensive guide to cataracts, symptoms, diagnosis, surgery risks, PCO, driving safety and whether cataracts may support a PIP claim in the UK.