Disabilities

Edinburgh man Davy Zyw, diagnosed with motor neuron disease (MND) at 30, aims to become the first athlete with MND to compete in snowsports at the Paralympic Games in Milan 2026

Edinburgh dad with MND aiming to make Paralympics history

A new documentary chronicling the life of Christopher Reeve arrives in UK cinemas this week - Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.

Christopher Reeve’s life explored in new documentary hitting cinemas

Abbie McMahon, 25, claims she was flung from her wheelchair when the wheel broke after getting stuck in a dropped kerb.

My wheelchair broke when it got trapped in a dropped kerb

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Martin Lewis reveals how pensioners can claim up to £5,600 annually

Private hire vehicles to get access to revamped George Street

More than 1 in 5 Brits want to become their own boss

'Lifeline' garden aid service hit with seventy per cent increase

'Lifeline' garden aid service hiked by seventy per cent

More than 12,000 disabled adults trapped on waiting list for social housing in Edinburgh

More than 12,000 disabled people on waiting list for home

Colin Dodd from the GMB Union says denying access to private hire vehicles discriminates against disabled passengers

Private hire bus gate ban 'discrimination' of disabled passengers

Freddy Mahoney, 12

Football mad amputee, 12, set to play for England team

Health conditions that could see you collect an extra £400 a month

Frances Simmonds-Mead (pictured) booked tickets to the rock event for her and her partner Oliver last November - but was left devastated after what came next.

Disabled woman forced to leave Download after paying £1,200

Learner drivers in the UK could save thousands if they qualify for this scheme

Learner drivers to get 40 hours of free lessons if they meet 2 rules

Apple have revealed the new features coming to iPhones to help those with disabilities

New iPhone feature can create a voice like yours in minutes

Is this a casting call for Fast and Furious 9? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Fast and Furious 9 could be looking for film extras in Edinburgh

Alexandra Mitchell, born with a disability, was suddenly told she wasnt entitled to a Motability car (Picture: Ian Georgeson)

All-consuming Brexit debate is making UK a less caring place – Christine Jardine
The Minister for Disabilities resigned over Brexit and a new one won’t be appointed until after its dealt with. So who in the UK Government will fix the writes Christine Jardine.
Christine Jardine