Disability

Nara with her uncle Ross. Ross is taking on a 10-mile obstacle for Angelman's Syndrome, which Nara lives with

Man to tackle 10-mile obstacle course for niece with Angelman's

Tanya and her beloved assistance dog Brendan

Woman fundraising for wheelchair to 'get a bit of her life back'

In what is being described as a 'supermarket first', all of Morrisons' accessible toilets will now be stoma-friendly.

Morrisons makes major change to store toilets in 'supermarket first'

Adapt & Drive will launch from Monday 2nd February, available initially through selected car dealers across the UK.

Ad Feature Mobility in Motion partners with car manufacturers on for new scheme

Sight loss charities are concerned about floating bus stops and continuous footways

Controversial active travel plans must be revised, say charities

Anne Sandilands, from Edinburgh, suffers from classical Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (cEDS), a genetic disorder that means her skin and joints are dangerously fragile.

Woman reveals impact of terrifying medical condition

Councillors discussed the issue at Midlothian Council headquarters in Dalkeith today, Tuesday, December 19.

Midlothian records 30 per cent rise in hate crime incidents

Liz Kendall, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, leaves after attending the weekly Cabinet meeting of ministers at 10 Downing Street on March 18, 2025 (Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images)

Government announces major changes to PIP and Universal Credit

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PIP changes: new eligibility and assessment points system explained

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PIP reforms - what changes to disability benefits could mean for you

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Scottish disability benefit rates rising in April: how much you'll get

Rank for Edinburgh: 22nd. Overall rank for Scotland: 339th

Parent appalled by the level of bullying at her son's school

Lily-Rae with actor Kate Winslet.

Kate Winslet gifted £5k so I can see Northern Lights before I go blind

Attributes which define a ‘healthy person’ include good posture, being able to move without difficulty and aids, and low body fat, according to Brits

These images show what Brits think ‘healthy’ looks like

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

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5 common conditions that make you eligible for £470 monthly PIP help
PIP eligibility criteria can be vague, but most claimants fit into one of five categories 🌟
Alex Nelson

450 hate crimes recorded in two weeks

Martyn Day MP has renewed his commitment as a Disability Confident Committed Employer

Martyn Day MP is a Disability Confident Committed Employer

The leap year may impact when people will receive Universal Credit payments

How the 2024 leap year could affect Universal Credit payments

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

UK adults admit they don't know how to act around disabled people

Katie Price reveals ADHD diagnosis & says her ‘brain is wired differently

‘My brain is wired differently’ - Katie Price reveals health diagnosis

Barbie has launched a new doll with Down’s Syndrome in latest campaign with Ellie Goldstein

Barbie doll with Down’s syndrome launched by Mattel

Meganne Christian (L), John McFall (C), and Rosemary Coogan (R) pose during a ceremony to unveil the European Space Agency new class of career astronauts in Paris on November 23, 2022

John McFall set to become the world’s first para-astronaut

Jess Freeman, Access and Customer Experience Officer at the Edinburgh International Festival

Disability does not have to deny access to the arts - Jess Freeman

Global Accessibility Awareness Day focuses on digital access and inclusion for people with disabilities or impairments. (Image shows visually impaired person working on computer with assistive technology)

Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2022: fill out our survey

Stock photo of the Job Centre in John St, Penicuik.

Latest Midlothian job market figures
The number of people in Midlothian seeking work has fallen dramatically, according to the latest figures.
Kevin Quinn

People with disabilties can struggle to administer a Latera Flow Test - or read the results

We need action on Covid testing for people with disabilities -Jeremy Balfour

The BSI and Motability are working to establish national standards for public EV chargers

New partnership to set disabled access standards for public EV chargers

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These are your legal rights if you are made redundant

Billy Chan says his job has helped him ‘grow as a person’

Let’s hear it for Asda – Billy thrives at store

Billy went to a recruitment day with disability support group All in Edinburgh and was successful in securing his position after eight years out of work

Deaf Edinburgh man who was out of job for eight years now thriving in Asda role

Billy went to a recruitment day with disability support group All in Edinburgh and was successful in securing his position after eight years out of work

Deaf Edinburgh man who was out of job for eight years now thriving in Asda role

Alistair Kerr, Director of Partnerships at Shaw Trust Scotland.

Alistair Kerr: Break down the barriers that stop disabled people entering the wo...

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