Disability benefits cost could rocket, report says
The study says action needs to be taken to improve the health of people who are about to retire. Source link
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Disability the ‘stark’ face of England and Wales suicide statistics
Disability organisations shocked by England and Wales suicide figures. Source link
Disability: Doctor felt shunned by hospitals in Wales
Hospitals in Wales “didn’t want to know” about the needs of disabled staff, says Dr Georgie Budd. Source link
What’s it like living with an invisible disability?
What’s it like living with a chronic condition? BBC London’s Gem O’Reilly has scoliosis and wanted to look into what it means to have an invisible disability. Chronic conditions like scoliosis make up about 18% of non-visible disabilities in the UK, according to a survey by Hidden Disabilities UK. Emily Hale had to have spinal … Read more
People Are Now Living More Years in Good Health
THURSDAY, March 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Older adults may not only be living longer, but better as well, according to a new U.K. study. Researchers found that since the 1990s, British adults age 65 and up have been enjoying more years living independently, free of disability. That’s despite the fact … Read more
Games Unlock Relief for People With Chronic Pain
By Jess Erion I can’t tell you how many times I‘ve heard the iconic opening line: “Hey you, you’re finally awake,” as my TV screen filled with a view of Skyrim’s massive Nordic landscape. My high school English teacher was the first one to get me into digital RPGs (role-playing games) when he introduced me … Read more
The TikTok star busting disability myths online
A woman with spinal muscular atrophy has been using TikTok to dispel myths about her disability. Shelby Lynch, from Leeds, has more than 400,000 followers on the social media platform. She said: “I am just a regular 24-year-old that’s disabled and needs extra accommodations, that’s literally it. “I don’t want to be treated like a … Read more
Call for urgent action to prevent learning disability deaths
This group is experiencing huge inequalities and often dying from avoidable causes, a report says. Source link
Many Docs Biased Against Patients With Disabilities
“Many people who have disabilities have gone to hospitals for treatment for COVID or COVID-like symptoms, and they’ve been treated differently,” said deputy legal director Tom Stenson. Disability Rights Oregon was recently involved in a case in eastern Oregon that was one of several highlighted in an NPR story about people with disabilities receiving … Read more
Learning disability vaccine plea: ‘Don’t leave us’
As high risk groups continue to be immunised there are growing concerns that people with learning disabilities have been missed out. Despite a recent Public Health England report warning they are six times more likely to die from coronavirus, as a group, they have not been prioritised for a vaccine. Legal action is being taken … Read more