Norfolk marks 100 years of learning disability nurses – Eastern Daily Press
That was the message from 38-year-old James Massey, from Lowestoft, as 100 years of learning disability nursing…
People with autism can now apply for blue badge parking permits – Birmingham Live
The Government has announced people with “invisible” disabilities are now eligible to apply for a blue badge…
Scientists Slow Progression of Debilitating Neurodegenerative Disorder – Science Blog
An international study led by scientists in Oakland and Munich, Germany, may offer hope to children and…
Plymouth student with Asperger’s in the running for Miss England crown – Plymouth Live
An inspirational Plymouth student with Asperger’s is competing for the coveted title of becoming Miss England 2019. 23-year-old…
Documentary tells inspiring story of Kerala youth with brittle bone disease – The News Minute
The posters were printed much earlier. Stories about the…
Discovery could lead to improved therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy – Science Daily
A new multi-institution study spearheaded by researchers at Florida State University and the University of California, Los…
Dads and their children with Down Syndrome mastermind ‘Father’s Day’ music video – ITV News
When a group of mums and their children made a viral music video in support of Down…
Quadriplegic cerebral palsy sufferer to scale Ben Nevis to transform lives of others – Cornwall Live
A 28-year-old who has lived nearly all of his life in a wheelchair has now turned his…
Mother: Blue badge permit would mean my autistic son wouldn’t miss out on the things he enjoys – Sky News
Hayley Shaw’s five-year-old son, Noah, is autistic and struggles with sensory overload, making it difficult for him…
Carers Week: Calls for government to offer more support as carers left struggling with their mental and physical health – Evening Standard
Carers in the UK are calling on the government to provide more support as new research finds…
Figures show a shocking amount of passengers who are assisted by a guide dog have been refused a journey by a taxi or private hire driver – TaxiPoint
Guide Dogs launched their “Access All Areas” campaign back in 2015 after hearing that countless guide dog…
Nominations Now Open For Award Recognising Outstanding Individuals With Learning Disabilities – Happiful Magazine
The second annual Learning Disability and Autism Leaders’ List has opened up for nominations The UK’s first national…
Mum plagued by agonising fibromyalgia hails £9.95 cream a life-changer – easing her pain in 20 MINUTES – The Sun
A MUM plagued by an agonising condition has hailed a £9.95 cream as “life-changer” after easing her…
Government launches consultation into adding folic acid to flour to reduce birth defects – The Independent
The government has launched a consultation into whether folic acid should be added to flour to prevent…
FA Patients May Benefit From MS Therapy Dimethyl Fumarate, Study Says – Friedreich’s Ataxia News
Dimethyl fumarate, an approved therapy for multiple sclerosis (MS), may help people with Friedreich’s ataxia by increasing…
BBC Question Time’s Francesca Martinez praised for show’s ‘best EVER moment’ – Mirror Online
Comedian Francesca Martinez slammed the Tory government for having “blood on its hands” in what has been…
Former teacher’s fight against Lyme disease inspiration for album – South West Londoner
A former south west London teacher who spent eight undiagnosed years with Lyme disease is releasing an…
What Medicine Can Learn From Doctors And Researchers With Disabilities – NPR
Bonnielin Swenor, an assistant professor of ophthalmology, has myopic macular degeneration. It…
Devon hiker will be the first to climb Kilimanjaro with cerebral palsy – Devon Live
This year Chris Milford from Paignton will be the first person with cerebral palsy to attempt the…
How does MS affect vision? Eye symptoms and treatment – Medical News Today
Eye problems are relatively common in people with multiple sclerosis and can include blurred sight, double vision,…