Cotswolds Bowler ‘Gobsmacked’ at Prospect of Commonwealth Games Debut at 69 Wednesday, January 28, 2026 bowls para-sport commonwealthgames disability inclusivity glasgow2026 director athlete senior para-bowls sport Sue Davies never imagined she would make her Commonwealth Games debut at the age of 69 — yet that moment is now within reach, leaving her absolutely ‘gobsmacked.’ A dedicated bowler from Broadway, Davies represented England … Read More
Man Facing Job Losses After Brain Injury Struggles with Social Inhibition Monday, January 26, 2026 braininjury disinhibition employment rehabilitation hospitality disability awareness support neuropsychology inclusion Nicholas Atherton, 33, from Gloucester, has faced repeated job losses due to the effects of a brain injury sustained in a car accident. The injury has left him with a condition known as disinhibition, meaning he often says … Read More
More Than 50 Blue Badges Confiscated in Gloucestershire Amid Rising Fraud Prosecutions Thursday, January 15, 2026 gloucestershire bluebadge fraud disability parking enforcement prosecution accessibility council misuse Over the past three months, Gloucestershire County Council has confiscated more than 50 blue badges amid a crackdown on fraudulent misuse. These badges, issued to individuals with severe mobility issues, grant parking … Read More
Mum ‘confused and speechless’ as her hand and foot turned blue: Living with Functional Neurological Disorder Wednesday, January 14, 2026 fnd functionalneurologicaldisorder neurology diagnosis motherhood disability advocacy symptoms treatment chronicillness Chloe-Marie Gallagher, a 33-year-old mother from Rotherham, faced a mystery nobody could explain. Balancing work, parenting, and daily life, she began experiencing strange symptoms that baffled doctors. “I just knew something … Read More
Forest of Dean Council Enhances Fast-Track Home Adaptations for Rapidly Debilitating Conditions Tuesday, December 16, 2025 adaptations disability mnd council grants home healthcare policy accessibility support Forest of Dean District Council is stepping up its efforts to deliver fast-track home adaptations for individuals facing rapidly progressing and debilitating conditions like motor neurone disease (MND). Building on an already … Read More
Empty Shoes Line Shire Hall Steps in Powerful SEND Protest Monday, November 3, 2025 send education protest ehcp gloucestershire children support campaign disability reform Dozens of empty children’s shoes will be displayed on the steps of Shire Hall as families protest the widespread failures in the support system for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This … Read More