Whether it's ADHD, autism, benefits or PIP, the way we disparage what we don't understand reflects both on our own fear and lack of literacy – and the irresponsible way we stigmatise disabled members ...

Concern that the chancellor could make serious changes to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) has mounted, with charities ...

The date has been announced for this summer’s carnival in Carrickfergus as Learning Disability Pride celebrates securing ...

Hundreds of thousands of households with a disabled person could be pushed into poverty because of disability benefit cuts.

A young Derry man with a learning disability is using his experience preparing for a marathon relay to help his local gym be ...

"Scope’s analysis of government figures shows that without PIP, a further 700,000 more disabled households could be pushed ...

Charities have warned the Chancellor that cutting benefits for people with disabilities and long-term illnesses will have “a ...

SEVERAL leading charities have written to the Chancellor urging for a “safeguard” to disability benefits from cuts.

Almost half of the EU population think that discrimination based on disability is widespread in their country. The EU and its member states are working to ensure that all people with disabilities: The ...

A new report from The King's Fund has found failing provision in social care is linked to increased staff costs that are not ...

A new artificial intelligence (AI) model has been developed to predict how long a person with a learning disability is likely to stay in hospital, offering valuable insights that could improve care ...

Jon Sparkes OBE, CEO of learning disability charity Mencap, has welcomed the findings. This research demonstrates how AI could help tackle these vast inequalities by spotting patterns and ...