Woman Loses Ability to Walk and Talk After Stroke at Age 33 Saturday, August 2, 2025 stroke seizure recovery health youngadult disability neurology melissaclayton medicalemergency rehabilitation At just 33 years old, Melissa Clayton faced a devastating stroke that left her unable to walk or speak. The ordeal began unexpectedly at her home when she experienced her first seizure. This immediate medical emergency turned … Read More
DWP Lists 87 Eligible Medical Conditions for PIP Payments Up to £749 Monday, July 28, 2025 pip dwp disability health support payment eligibility conditions benefits mentalhealth The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed a list of 87 medical conditions that qualify individuals for Personal Independence Payment (PIP). This support is designed to help people living with long-term physical … Read More
Widespread Abuse of Disabled Parking Spaces in Herefordshire Exposed Sunday, July 13, 2025 herefordshire bluebadge parking disability enforcement violations fines accessibility hereford abuse New data reveals that disabled parking regulations in Herefordshire have been violated more than 6,000 times between 2019 and 2024. A Freedom of Information request submitted to Herefordshire Council showed that 5,374 fines … Read More
'Dumped' E-Scooters Raise Safety Concerns for Vulnerable Residents in Cheltenham Friday, July 11, 2025 e-scooters cheltenham safety mobility accessibility parking hazard voi disability trial The mayor of Cheltenham, Councillor David Willingham, has voiced serious concerns about the dangers posed by improperly parked electric scooters in the town. Reports have surfaced of Voi e-scooters being abandoned in public … Read More
Vandal Damages Disabled Person’s Wheelchair in Tewkesbury Pub Wednesday, July 9, 2025 vandalism wheelchair disability tewkesbury gloucestershire police cctv pub assault justice A vulnerable disabled individual was left stranded after their electric wheelchair was deliberately damaged inside a pub on Barton Street in Tewkesbury. The incident, which occurred between 4:30 pm and 5:00 pm on Sunday, 25 … Read More
Teen Shares Experience of Caring for Disabled Mother While Studying for GCSEs Saturday, June 14, 2025 youngcarer me chronicfatigue disability caregiving gcse family awareness support carersweek A 15-year-old from Gloucestershire has opened up about the challenges of caring for their disabled mother while juggling the demands of GCSE studies. Ace Parry from Quedgeley has been supporting their mother, Chantelle Parry, … Read More