Disability

Blue Badge holders are being urged to check their permit after hundreds were cancelled in a fraud crackdown, with councils warning of spot checks and fines of up to £1,000.

DWP checks as 459 Blue Badges cancelled in nationwide crackdown

How colour can improve a disabled person's life and why choice is essential

DWP Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden who is leading on benefits reform

DWP Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden who is leading on benefits reform

Millions on benefits urged to act as DWP seeks fresh evidence from claimants

Health Secretary Wes Streeting takes part in a phone-in on LBC radio

Health Secretary Wes Streeting takes part in a phone-in on LBC radio

Disability DWP benefits fear as minister says 'cuts must come'

Victoria-Jayne using the Priority Assistance service in Tesco with Raine aiding Victoria with her weekly shop.

Victoria-Jayne using the Priority Assistance service in Tesco with Raine aiding Victoria with her weekly shop.

How supermarkets and shops are improving in catering for disabled people

Thousands more people will qualify for the Disabled Persons Railcard from March 2026, offering one-third off fares and companion discounts.

Thousands more people will qualify for the Disabled Persons Railcard from March 2026, offering one-third off fares and companion discounts.

Thousands more people eligible for travel cards from this week, are you one of them?

Victoria-Jayne Scholes with the Milano Cortina 2026 winter flame

Victoria-Jayne Scholes with the Milano Cortina 2026 winter flame

Winter Paralympic Flame is lit as president says 'it's capable of transforming lives'

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden, who is ushering in the changes to Universal Credit

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden, who is ushering in the changes to Universal Credit

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP Universal Credit changes will cut sick claimants’ income by £200 a month

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert, who is urging pensioners to check they aren't missing out

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert, who is urging pensioners to check they aren't missing out

Adult Disability Payment

All the DWP pension age benefits as Martin Lewis warns thousands are missing out

Pixie, of Dalston Road, Carlisle who turns 11 in February.

Pixie, of Dalston Road, Carlisle who turns 11 in February.

Kindness of strangers could grant Carlisle girl birthday wish of new wheelchair

Chancellor Rachel Reeves removes high end cars from Motability Scheme in a move which makes people with disabilities feel like they are unworthy.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves removes high end cars from Motability Scheme in a move which makes people with disabilities feel like they are unworthy.

Budget a 'slap in the face' to disabled people told they can't have luxury

When my body says ‘hey I’m reaching my limit now’, my brain overrules and that is when it all comes crashing down

When my body says ‘hey I’m reaching my limit now’, my brain overrules and that is when it all comes crashing down

What is Disability Burnout? How you can cope with it

Can you get a grant for a stairlift or a wet room? Here's how to apply and what you should know first

Can you get a grant for a stairlift or a wet room? Here's how to apply and what you should know first

Can you get a grant for a stairlift or a wet room? Here's how to apply

DWP plans to merge ESA and JSA could save billions, but risks 'pulling the rug out' from disabled people say charities

DWP plans to merge ESA and JSA could save billions, but risks 'pulling the rug out' from disabled people say charities

DWP plans to merge ESA and JSA to save billions, but risks 'pulling the rug out'

A stock image of a person in a wheelchair

A stock image of a person in a wheelchair

Cumberland amongst areas at risk of 'mobility crisis'

For children with disabilities, playgrounds are often inaccessible, why are councils not making parks inclusive for all mandatory?

For children with disabilities, playgrounds are often inaccessible, why are councils not making parks inclusive for all mandatory?

My child has a disability - where can they go to play?

I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think it has come from being in a community that accepts themselves, that has helped me accept myself.

I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think it has come from being in a community that accepts themselves, that has helped me accept myself.

MPs have Disabled people's 'lives in their hands' but do they really understand?

A million people are estimated to be missing out on Attendance Allowance

A million people are estimated to be missing out on Attendance Allowance

Pensioners with these 48 health conditions could be owed up to £441 a month

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall leaves Downing Street, London, after a Cabinet meeting

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall leaves Downing Street, London, after a Cabinet meeting

DWP disability benefit cuts could be thrown out as 108 Labour MPs rebel

'I am going to explain to you, the true cost of my Motability car, not because I feel I owe it to anyone, but because I want people to understand'

'I am going to explain to you, the true cost of my Motability car, not because I feel I owe it to anyone, but because I want people to understand'

Do you get a free car because you are disabled? The Motability Scheme explained

Getting into sports can be hard, but finding a sport adapted to your disability can be even more challenging when you don’t know where to start.

Getting into sports can be hard, but finding a sport adapted to your disability can be even more challenging when you don’t know where to start.

'I want to be involved in a disability sport, but I just don’t know how?'

Getting into sports can be hard, but finding a sport adapted to your disability can be even more challenging when you don’t know where to start.

Getting into sports can be hard, but finding a sport adapted to your disability can be even more challenging when you don’t know where to start.

'I want to be involved in a disability sport, but I just don’t know how?'

Benefit payments will increase this year - here's how much

Benefit payments will increase this year - here's how much

DWP benefits to increase this year - how much and when do they go up?

The outside of Penrith Cricket Club

The outside of Penrith Cricket Club

Cumbrian cricket club aiming to make the sport accessible for everyone

L-R Gillian Scotford, Daniel Morley, Katie Read, Georgina Townsend, Gill Haigh, Stuart Hunter

L-R Gillian Scotford, Daniel Morley, Katie Read, Georgina Townsend, Gill Haigh, Stuart Hunter

Cumbrian railway adds new facility for those with complex access needs

New facility in Cumbria

New facility in Cumbria

New accessible toilets opened at two popular Cumbrian spots

Stock image to represent disabled people in work

Stock image to represent disabled people in work

Nearly half of Cumbria's working-age disabled are unemployed

The DWP £150 disability benefit cost of living payment will be sent to more than six million claimants from June 20

The DWP £150 disability benefit cost of living payment will be sent to more than six million claimants from June 20

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive £150 cost of living payment next month - are you eligible

Noah and Michelle at home

Noah and Michelle at home

'I was heartbroken' - Mum's dismay at theme park's ride restrictions