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.
Building Secure Rooms With Disabled Personnel In Mind
Learn the key physical security, technical safeguards and compliance requirements for building SCIFs (secure rooms) for classified information, including accessibility considerations for disabled personnel.
Corporate Harassment: Definition
A detailed guide to corporate harassment law in the UK, including legal definitions under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 and Equality Act 2010, FOI rights, and whether accusing a journalist of “harassment” for information requests is lawful.
Your Rights as a Mental Health Patient
Mental health patients have legal rights. Learn about reasonable adjustments, consent, ableism, coercion, and how to handle controlling GPs under UK law.
Rude People and How to Deal With Them: Why Kindness, Equality and Respect Matter
Exploring rude behaviour, entitlement, superiority complexes, and the emotional impact on customer service staff. It highlights zero-tolerance policies, equality, kindness, gender respect, and the importance of treating all human beings with dignity and compassion.
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.
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.
Government proposes ban on “luxury cars” for disabled mobility schemes
At a time when disabled entrepreneurs and professionals are striving for financial independence, the extra mobility provided by a suitably adapted vehicle may be a vital investment, not just a perk. Suppliers such as Trundle Trucks Ltd stand ready to support those needs even if the mainstream scheme becomes more restrictive.
Civil & Tort Law (UK): A Practical Guide with Disability-Focused Case Law
Civil law governs disputes between individuals or organizations, aiming to resolve issues like contracts, property, and family matters through compensation or court orders. Tort law is a branch of civil law that deals specifically with wrongful acts, such as negligence or defamation, where one party causes harm to another, and the injured party can seek damages.
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).