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Disability and Poverty: Breaking the Cycle of Inequality

Disability and poverty are deeply intertwined, and when they co-exist, the barriers multiply. Families with disabled children are more likely to experience financial hardship, social exclusion, and mental health challenges, yet they often receive the least support. According to recent research, including findings from The Childhood Trust, the cost of living crisis has placed even more strain on already stretched services, making it harder for social workers to meet the needs of families with disabled children.

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Researching Poverty and Vulnerability

To truly support vulnerable families, we must see poverty for what it is—a pervasive risk factor that influences every other domain of a child’s life. More than just economic deprivation, poverty reduces access to opportunity, stability, and wellbeing. Investing in early intervention, social work training, disability inclusion, and long-term support for care leavers and young carers is essential.

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Uncovering the Mystery of Havana Syndrome: A Global Medical Enigma

As the investigation into Havana Syndrome continues, the global community remains uncertain about its cause. While some point to nefarious forces or secret weapons, others argue that the truth may lie in something more human — the pressures of a high-stakes, high-risk profession. For now, the mystery persists, and those affected are left to face a reality that is as puzzling as it is painful.

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Eating Disorders and PIP Eligibility

Eating disorders are complex, debilitating, and can severely affect both mental and physical health. Although often invisible to others, the internal struggles faced by sufferers are very real and valid. Whether you’re managing an eating disorder yourself or supporting a loved one, it’s important to know that support exists, and that financial help through PIP or Universal Credit may be available. Raising awareness and reducing stigma can open the door to better treatment, social understanding, and a fairer benefits system that recognises the true challenges of living with an eating disorder.