Double amputee ex-Royal Marine hailed hero by Prince Harry abused over disabled parking space

Ben McBean, 33, with his blue badge at the disabled parking space where he was abused A double amputee ex-Commando hailed a ‘hero’ by Prince Harry was abused by a woman passer-by as a ‘government-draining d***head’ for parking in a disabled bay with a blue badge. Former Royal Marine Ben McBean, 33, lost an arm … Read more

Child Trust Fund proposals offer hope to families of disabled children

The parents of as many as four in five disabled children currently unable to access their Child Trust Fund savings may no longer have to go to court to get access to the money after a way of avoiding the costly and time-consuming process was greenlit by savings providers. A majority of Child Trust Fund … Read more

Disabled driver, 75, gets £100 parking fine while getting his Covid vaccination

Disabled driver, 75, gets £100 parking fine while getting his Covid vaccination Rex Butland drove to his first vaccine appointment in Cheltenham on January 15 He parked nearby because of his mobility issues and found a space at the lido But five days later, he received a £100 fine he branded ‘totally unacceptable’ By Jack … Read more

Disabled driver, 75, gets £100 parking fine while getting his Covid vaccination

Disabled driver, 75, gets £100 parking fine while getting his Covid vaccination Rex Butland drove to his first vaccine appointment in Cheltenham on January 15 He parked nearby because of his mobility issues and found a space at the lido But five days later, he received a £100 fine he branded ‘totally unacceptable’ By Jack … Read more

Dozens of disabled stray dogs use wheelchairs to take their daily walk at sanctuary in Thailand

Waggy races! Dozens of disabled stray dogs use wheelchairs to take their daily walk at sanctuary in Thailand Group of 27 disabled dogs at a shelter in Chonburi, Bangkok, used wheels to support them on their daily walk The pups were pictured appearing to smile from ear to ear as they ventured outside for daily … Read more

Katie Price reveals she’s been registered disabled and ‘waddles like a duck’ after 25ft fall

Katie Price has revealed that she’s been registered disabled after breaking both her feet when she fell 25ft in a freak accident. The former glamour model, 42, suffered the horrific injuries during a trip to Turkey last August and had to undergo an eight-hour operation to rebuild her feet. Discussing how she’s coping six months on, Katie … Read more

Katie Price’s daughter Bunny, six, is lauded for her tender connection with disabled brother Harvey

Katie Price’s daughter Bunny, six, stole the hearts of viewers of Monday night’s BBC documentary following her mum and brother Harvey.   Viewers of the documentary Katie Price: Harvey and Me swarmed Twitter to note the touching bond between the siblings, after one amazing scene saw Bunny bring her brother his iPad before they settled into watching … Read more

Katie Price: Harvey and Me viewers in tears as the model documents her life with her disabled son

Katie Price: Harvey and Me viewers were left in tears on Monday night as they got a glimpse into the model’s life with her disabled 18-year-old son.  The BBC film documented the highs and lows of Harvey transitioning into adulthood and Katie’s journey into researching for a specialist college that caters to Harvey’s complex needs. … Read more

Carers kept a mother’s disabled son locked up for a year to avoid Covid

For almost a year now, Anne Shepherd has been barred from seeing her son Sam, who lives in a care home. It has been agony for both of them – a scenario familiar to thousands of families who’ve suffered in similar ways throughout the pandemic. Sam, 42, who has severe learning disabilities, is confined to … Read more

Katie Price reveals worries over disabled son Harvey going to residential college

They are starring in a BBC documentary together called Harvey And Me, which charts a crucial year in his life in which he turns 18 and becomes an adult.  And Katie Price, 42, and her beloved son Harvey showed off their incredible bond when they appeared on the Jeremy Vine show via video link on … Read more