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Is Dyslexia Considered a Disability in the UK?
Dyslexia is a neurodevelopmental difference that primarily affects skills involved in accurate and fluent reading and spelling. But that’s just the start.
Sammi Leaver
June 5, 2025
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Raising Children With Disabilities: Advice, Experiences, and UK Resources
When disability becomes part of the family picture, whether through your child’s condition, your own, or both, it can introduce unique experiences and questions.
Leona Jasa
June 4, 2025
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What’s Going on with PIP Cuts, & Why Are Celebrities Speaking out?
Over 100 public figures – including some of the UK’s most well-known disabled and non-disabled celebrities – have signed a letter calling on Keir Starmer to scrap planned PIP cuts.
Sammi Leaver
May 27, 2025
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Is ADHD Considered a Disability in the UK?
ADHD is one of the most misunderstood and under-supported conditions in the country. It’s often written off as “just being easily distracted,” “a bit hyper,” or – especially in women – not ADHD at all.
Sammi Leaver
May 27, 2025
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Is Autism Considered a Disability in the UK?
In short – yes. Under the Equality Act 2010, Autism is officially recognised as a disability in the UK. But what that actually means in day-to-day life is a bigger conversation. Autism – also known as Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) – affects how people communicate, process information, and experience the world around them. It’s not […]
Sammi Leaver
May 22, 2025
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Free Entertainment Ideas at Home for Disabled Adults in the UK
This guide rounds up the best totally free ways to stay entertained, inspired, and connected from home – ideal for disabled adults, especially those on a tight budget.
Sammi Leaver
May 22, 2025
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Free Audiobooks and Kindle Books for Disabled People in the UK: 8 Easy Ways to Save Money and Read for Free
You don’t have to spend a penny to get access to thousands of free Kindle books and audiobooks in the UK.
Sammi Leaver
May 20, 2025
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Dementia Action Week: Free Support, Help & Hope Across the UK
Living with dementia, or supporting someone who is, can feel overwhelming, isolating and relentless. But you’re not alone. There’s more help out there than most people realise, and a lot of it is completely free. So, in honour of Dementia Action Week, we’ve pulled together a big list of UK-wide charities, resources, and free support […]
Sammi Leaver
May 19, 2025
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“It Doesn’t Make Sense”: New Data Shows Low PIP Fraud, But Disabled People Still Face Cuts
Despite new Government figures revealing just a 1% overpayment rate for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), disabled people across the UK are still bracing for severe welfare cuts — and many are speaking out. This week, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) published updated statistics showing a 3.3% overall fraud and error rate in the […]
Sammi Leaver
May 15, 2025