Thalidomide survivors secure further political support on anniversary of drug withdrawal – The Irish Times
Sandra Dunne knew she was affected by thalidomide around 1970, when she was nine years old and had…
Memory and Novelty Converge for Manuela Solano, Who Adopted a New Process After Losing Her Sight — Colossal
When Manuela Solano delineates a cheekbone or shapes the chiseled torso of a cowboy standing tall, precisely placed…
Maternal obesity raises childhood epilepsy and disability risks, new study shows
A national Korean cohort study reveals that elevated pre-pregnancy BMI independently increases childhood risks of epilepsy and intellectual…
‘Giant of the disability world’: Auckland leader remembered
Tunumafono Fa’amoetauloa Avaula Colenso Fa’amoe MNZM is being remembered as a respected leader who fought to make lifejackets…
I’m 57 and I had to retire a decade early due to disability. How can I prepare for a longer retirement than planned?
Planning for retirement is a long-term strategy, but sometimes carefully laid plans go awry. If you’re facing an…
Pensioners can claim two benefits which boost annual income to nearly £18,000
Older people on a low income or living with a health condition could be due extra financial help…
Pensioners with any of these 48 health conditions could be due up to £441 every month
Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment can provide additional financial support for older people. More than 1.7…
Pensioners most-likely to get Attendance Allowance payments for five years
More than 1.7 million people currently receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance. The latest…
Full DWP list of 20 mental health conditions eligible for up to £750 a month
The Department for Work and Pensions has listed the 20 mental health conditions that could make you eligible…
Genetic inflammatory signature defines depression subtypes and treatment response
Researchers led by Prof. Alessandro Serretti at Kore University of Enna have identified a genetic inflammatory signature that…
Surprise exhibition at Hamilton Art Gallery celebrates Hamish Elsmann
For most of Hamish Elsmann’s adult life, communication has felt an impossibly distant task. Then, one day, he…
Health and Disability Commissioner: Girl given Boostrix jab at school against mother’s wishes
The names of the family and school have been redacted from the HDC report, released today. The HDC…