Could AI Recruitment Shut Disabled Applicants Out Before Interview?
Could AI hiring exclude disabled applicants? Explore automated recruitment, reasonable adjustments, human review and UK disability rights.
Road Rage, Mental Health and Road Safety
Road rage, aggressive horn use and driver intimidation can cause fear, anxiety and accidents. Learn UK road-safety rules, yellow box junction laws, disability awareness and why patience behind the wheel matters.
Need to Fly? Here’s How to Find an Accessible Airline for You
Air travel can feel overwhelming when you have accessibility needs. Whether you use a wheelchair, require oxygen during flights, travel with a service animal, or have other mobility or health considerations, finding an airline that truly accommodates you makes the difference between a stressful experience and a smooth journey.
Kamuvudine-9 and Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis research has produced an intriguing new development following the publication of a study involving an experimental medicine called kamuvudine-9, also known as K-9. Researchers have reported that K-9 was able not only to prevent further neurological deterioration in a laboratory model of multiple sclerosis but also to reverse existing paralysis and vision loss in mice.
When a Disability Worsens at Work: What Rights Does a Disabled Employee Have?
What rights does a disabled employee have when their condition worsens at work? We examine reasonable adjustments, chronic pain, sick leave, occupational health, the Equality Act 2010, employer health and safety duties, Acas and what employees can do when existing workplace support is no longer enough.
PIP, Mental Health and Under-30s: What the IFS Report Really Says
The Institute for Fiscal Studies has examined options for reforming PIP, including mental-health claims and restricting access for under-30s. We examine what the IFS actually said, disability discrimination, reasonable adjustments, human rights, medical evidence and whether PIP needs a new identity.
Disability Discrimination at Work Is Rising
Disability discrimination workplace disputes are rising in the UK. Learn about reasonable adjustments, invisible disabilities, chronic illness, neurodiversity, the Equality Act 2010 and employee rights at work.
Natalizumab for Multiple Sclerosis: Understanding Treatment Options
Natalizumab is a highly effective treatment for active multiple sclerosis, but what are the risks of JC virus and PML? We examine natalizumab, JCV testing, PML monitoring, ocrelizumab, ofatumumab, ublituximab, cladribine and AHSCT stem-cell transplantation.
Should PIP Awards Be Based on Disability Costs
Could basing PIP awards on disability costs discriminate against people with invisible or fluctuating conditions? We examine MS, OCD, mental health, chronic pain, neurological conditions and the true extra costs of disability.
Conscription, Disability and National Duty: Who Could Be Called to Serve?
What is conscription, could it return to Britain, which disabilities might prevent military service, and could migrants be required to serve? We examine disability rights, medical exemptions and the wartime contribution of Polish forces.