Disability
Disabled people faced a politically tumultuous 2025. What does next year have in store?
Disabled people faced a politically tumultuous 2025. What does next year have in store?
Mikey Erhardt, of Disability Rights UK, writes about what must change in politics to build disabled people's trust in 2026
I'm a mother of children with disabilities. My local support group gave me a chance to breathe
I'm a mother of children with disabilities. My local support group gave me a chance to breathe
The Employment Rights Bill is a moment to celebrate – but the work is not done
The Employment Rights Bill is a moment to celebrate – but the work is not done
Targeting people with mental health conditions will not fix the welfare system
Targeting people with mental health conditions will not fix the welfare system
Letters: In 2026 can we start making sure those without family aren't left behind?
Letters: In 2026 can we start making sure those without family aren't left behind?
I broke down a door to save my disabled colleague's life – then rebuilt his home
I broke down a door to save my disabled colleague's life – then rebuilt his home
Reeves' budget does nothing for families with disabled children like mine. I dread the future
Reeves' budget does nothing for families with disabled children like mine. I dread the future
We can save disabled people's lives if we listen to the recommendations of the Covid inquiry
We can save disabled people's lives if we listen to the recommendations of the Covid inquiry
Disabled people have to be at the table with the government to 'keep Britain working'
Disabled people have to be at the table with the government to 'keep Britain working'
This is how it feels to be a disabled woman desexualised by the world
This is how it feels to be a disabled woman desexualised by the world
Employers are being urged to step up and help disabled people stay in work. But is it enough?
Employers are being urged to step up and help disabled people stay in work. But is it enough?
This metal song perfectly sums up the anger felt by disabled people towards the benefits system
This metal song perfectly sums up the anger felt by disabled people towards the benefits system
Families with disabled children left waiting months to get benefits due to DWP delays
Families with disabled children left waiting months to get benefits due to DWP delays
Disability and poor health drives number of young people not in work or education to almost a million
Disability and poor health drives number of young people not in work or education to almost a million
People with learning disabilities are dying 20 years early, report finds: 'They deserve better'
People with learning disabilities are dying 20 years early, report finds: 'They deserve better'
DWP job advisers will soon be in GP surgeries and mental health services
DWP job advisers will soon be in GP surgeries and mental health services
Disabled man may be forced to close his business after DWP slashed his Access to Work support
Disabled man may be forced to close his business after DWP slashed his Access to Work support
The DWP is implicated in the deaths of hundreds of disabled people. Here's how to overhaul it
The DWP is implicated in the deaths of hundreds of disabled people. Here's how to overhaul it
Gogglebox star Daniel Lustig-Webb: 'Why I'm learning sign language at 50-years-old'
Gogglebox star Daniel Lustig-Webb: 'Why I'm learning sign language at 50-years-old'
DWP plans could see more than 50,000 disabled people lose access to vital work support
DWP plans could see more than 50,000 disabled people lose access to vital work support
What is a PIP back payment and how do I know if I'm eligible?
What is a PIP back payment and how do I know if I'm eligible?
What is PIP and how do I claim it? Everything you need to know about the DWP disability benefit
What is PIP and how do I claim it? Everything you need to know about the DWP disability benefit
Children with SEND need support. The government must not restrict their rights
Children with SEND need support. The government must not restrict their rights
How to navigate DWP disability benefit applications and PIP assessments
How to navigate DWP disability benefit applications and PIP assessments
Revealed: Over a third of parents who care for sick or disabled children have considered suicide
