AJM Healthcare opens new wheelchair service in Dudley
AJM Healthcare has opened a new wheelchair service in Dudley after securing an NHS Black Country ICB contract, serving nearly 325,000 residents.
Category : Disability Services
Audio Descriptive Commentary transforms Blues matchday for visually impaired fan
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.
Blind Person's Allowance lifts tax-free income to £15,820
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.
Burnham government confirms change to 7 high street banks
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.
Blue Badge: Six Driver Groups Qualify Under Andy Burnham
The Department for Transport confirms six groups of drivers qualify for a Blue Badge under Andy Burnham, offering free parking and travel discounts.
Birmingham Airport Keeps Good Accessibility Rating
Birmingham Airport maintains 'Good' accessibility rating; East Midlands gets 'Very Good'. Record 5.9m passengers used assistance in 2025, up 115% in decade.
PIP Reassessment Rules Extended to Three Years
New PIP rules under Andy Burnham extend minimum reassessment period to three years, providing certainty for claimants amid ongoing Timms review.
Moseley Home Plan for Adults with Learning Difficulties
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 keeps 'Good' rating in accessibility report
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 EV Chargers Double, Yet 75% of Councils Lack Them
Accessible on-street EV chargers doubled to 245, but 75% of councils still lack them, per Vauxhall FOI data.
DWP Proposes UC Health Element Cut for Under-22s
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.
DWP Lists 12 Conditions for Maximum PIP Ahead of Cuts
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.
PIP Anxiety Depression Claims May Be Scrapped Under Burnham
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.
Burnham's DWP PIP/DLA Rules for Motability from Sept
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.
Care Home Unveils Interactive Sensory Garden for Residents
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.
DWP Reassessment: 150,000 DLA Claimants May Lose Benefits
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.
£435 Wheelchair Refund Denied After Daughter Dies
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.
Ade Adepitan Opens Sensory Room at Fairfax Academy
Paralympian Ade Adepitan officially opened a new sensory room at Fairfax Academy in Birmingham, providing a calm space for students with special educational needs.
EV Chargers Inconsistent for Disabled Drivers, UK Report Finds
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.
Access Card warns of fake documentation submissions
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.
Free 21st Anniversary All Together NOW! Available
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.
Burnham Warned DWP Cuts Must Exclude Disabled Claimants
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 faces imminent decision on PIP cuts
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.
New Changing Places Facilities at Stepping Hill Hospital
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.
Grant Funds New Flooring for Disability Support Centre
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.
£5k donation upgrades canal boat Harmony for disabled
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 Becomes Disability Assistance Dog After Cancer
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.
Starved Man Thought Everyone Was His Friend, Trial Hears
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 PIP Cuts Decision
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 Tax-Free Allowance Rises £3,250 for Blind
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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