NHS accused over deaths of disabled patients
Mencap inquiry finds institutional discrimination against people with learning disabilities led to at least 74 deaths. The NHS is accused of causing the unnecessary suffe…
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Discrimination at work due to a cancer diagnosis
Research has shown that most employers aren't aware that cancer is covered under the Equality Act 2010 as a disability. Your employer should provide help and support to enable …
EHRC report on disability-related harassment
On 3 December 2009, International Day of Disabled People, the Equality and Human Rights Commission announced its intention to conduct a formal Inquiry into the actions of public authorities to el…
Disabled 'terrified' to travel on public transport' because of rising abuse from commuters
Disabled people are facing increasing levels of hostility and abuse when using public transport, it was claimed today. Some are so terrified of travelling that they are confined to their …
Mother convicted of murdering her disabled son appeals against life term
Solicitor will use 'slow burn provocation' defence to show Frances Inglis killed her 22-year-old son while under extreme pressure... The mother jailed for life last month after being foun…
Support lacking for disabled teenagers at time of transition to adulthood
Levels of state provision for move to adult services vary widely across country leaving charities to plug gaps Lack of state support for disabled teenagers as they move i…
Living with Ataxia
"My condition means people always assume I'm drunk..." When my best friend Judy turned 40, she organised a group of us to fly to New York. As the plane was ready to take off, three member…
