George, a visually impaired Birmingham City season ticket holder, can now follow matches independently thanks to the club's Audio Descriptive Commentary system, introduced in December last year.
HMRC's Blind Person's Allowance adds £3,250 to the £12,570 personal allowance, raising the tax-free threshold to £15,820, despite Andy Burnham's freeze on the standard allowance.
Nationwide launches Speak Easy accessibility tool and communication cards across 7 UK banks, including NatWest and Santander, to help customers with communication difficulties access essential banking services.
The Department for Transport confirms six groups of drivers qualify for a Blue Badge under Andy Burnham, offering free parking and travel discounts.
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Birmingham Airport maintains 'Good' accessibility rating; East Midlands gets 'Very Good'. Record 5.9m passengers used assistance in 2025, up 115% in decade.
New PIP rules under Andy Burnham extend minimum reassessment period to three years, providing certainty for claimants amid ongoing Timms review.
A plan to convert a Moseley family home into residential accommodation for six adults with autism or learning difficulties has been submitted. The proposal includes supported living with two carers on shift.
Birmingham Airport maintained its 'Good' rating in the CAA's 2025/26 Airport Accessibility Report, while 19 UK airports achieved 'Very Good'. Record 5.9m passengers used assistance services.
Accessible on-street EV chargers doubled to 245, but 75% of councils still lack them, per Vauxhall FOI data.
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The DWP may cut the Universal Credit health element for disabled claimants under 22, reducing income for nearly 110,000 young adults by £5,000 a year, minister Sir Stephen Timms has hinted.
The DWP has confirmed the 12 medical conditions most likely to receive the maximum Personal Independence Payment award length, ahead of proposed welfare cuts by Andy Burnham and Pat McFadden.
Around 360,000 PIP claimants for anxiety and depression may face benefit restrictions as a review finds the disability benefit not fit for purpose under the new government.
From September 1, 2026, Motability Scheme changes for PIP/DLA claimants in Scotland reduce mileage to 30,000 (3-year lease) with higher excess fees, under Andy Burnham.
A new interactive sensory garden at Kirkside House and Lodge in Kirkstall, Leeds, helps adults with learning disabilities relax and self-regulate through nature and sensory features.
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The DWP will resume moving 153,000 DLA claimants to PIP, risking benefit loss if they fail to respond. Disability charity Scope urges claimants to act.
A parent who bought a £435 wheelchair for their disabled daughter is denied a refund after the daughter died. The company cites its policy, sparking criticism.
Paralympian Ade Adepitan officially opened a new sensory room at Fairfax Academy in Birmingham, providing a calm space for students with special educational needs.
A new report by Disabled Motoring UK reveals that no EV charging network used during a 3,000-mile road trip across three countries was fully accessible to disabled motorists.
The Access Card, a photo ID for people with disabilities, has seen an increase in fraudulent and altered documents. Nimbus Disability warns of permanent bans and referrals to authorities.
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60,000 copies of the 21st anniversary edition of All Together NOW! are being distributed. Lady Anne Dodd shares a message of support for the charity paper.
Andy Burnham has been warned that his DWP reforms must protect disabled people from welfare cuts, as rebels and campaigners urge against balancing the £4.7bn defence black hole on their backs.
Andy Burnham, poised to become PM, will soon decide on PIP reforms after a major review. He rules out crude cuts but aims to reduce the welfare bill.
Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport has opened new Changing Places toilet and changing facilities, providing enhanced support for disabled patients, visitors, and carers with dignity and accessibility.
A grant from Chalk Cliff Trust has funded new commercial-grade vinyl flooring at Duckyls Farm's community room, creating a safer, more accessible space for adults with learning disabilities and additional needs.
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A £5,000 donation from Persimmon Homes North Midlands will fund accessibility adaptations on the Peter Le Marchant Trust's new canal boat Harmony, ensuring inclusive waterways experiences for disabled and vulnerable people.
Pet dog Odin was trained as a disability assistance dog by Support Dogs, helping Jolyon Ellwood-Russell after a rare antibody reaction to cancer left him unable to walk and ended his legal career.
Rubin Blount, 28, died in 2022 after being starved and battered by carers Kenneth Newton and Melanie James, who deny murder. Former teachers said he was vulnerable and trusting.
Andy Burnham hints at his approach to PIP cuts amid a major review, ruling out crude cuts but aiming to reduce the welfare bill through prevention.
HMRC increases Blind Person's Allowance by £3,250 to £15,820 for 2026/27 tax year, benefiting registered blind or severely sight impaired individuals.
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A mum fell from her wheelchair after hitting an unsecured anti-terror bollard ramp in Birmingham, leaving her trapped and accusing the council of making the city centre inaccessible for disabled people.
