The Latest Breaking News from Disability

The face of British disability is increasingly young and female. It’s time to hear from them

My book about disabled women grew in relevance as I wrote it, exposing the heartlessness of proposed harsh benefit cuts, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2025

1 in 6 New Zealanders is disabled. Why does so much health research still exclude them?

Disabled people encounter all kinds of barriers to accessing healthcare – and not simply because some face significant mobility challenges.

The Conversation · Apr 17, 2025

Labour MPs warn of rebellion as Starmer faces backlash over disability cuts

Keir Starmer is facing growing backlash from within his own party as Labour MPs gear up to revolt over plans to slash disability benefits

The Fashion Central · Apr 16, 2025

Australian academics refuse to attend US conferences for fear of being detained

‘When academics fear travelling or partnering with US institutions, the impacts ripple through the entire global knowledge ecosystem,’ one says

The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2025

Inside Scotland’s ‘disability-unfriendly cities’ – and what needs to change

People with disabilities and long-term health conditions in Scotland are feeling “imprisoned” due to a lack of accessibility in…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 13, 2025

Disability advocates fight DOGE cuts

Cuts are already making it harder for people with disabilities to live in their communities

Salon · Apr 11, 2025

Why financial hardship is more likely if you’re disabled or sick

If you have a long-term health condition or you’re a disabled person in the UK, you might be able to claim a benefit called personal independence payment (Pip). As the name suggests, Pip is designed to help with the additional costs of disability – regardless of employment status.

The Conversation · Apr 10, 2025

‘A weakness can become your biggest strength’ – wise words from 26 brilliant disabled women

In this second extract from Frances Ryan’s new book, actors, politicians, athletes and models offer their advice on living with physical and mental health conditions

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2025

Traitors’ Alexander Dragonetti becomes charity supporter as fans raise £95,000

Since failing to win series three of the hit BBC psychological game show, he has joined radio station Classic FM as a presenter.

Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2025

‘I’m still sick. I’m still disabled. But I’m proud of my body’: Frances Ryan’s manifesto for disabled women

Women with disabilities are the biggest minority group in the world, but are still shut out of society. In an extract from her new book, the writer reveals how that is changing – and what more needs to be done

The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2025