Disability

Jarrow MP Kate Osborne, left, and Emma Lewell MP who represents South Shields.

MPs urge protection of disability payments

Andy Burnham has made social care a priority

Report reveals ageing population putting pressure on social care

Adapt & Drive will launch from Monday 2nd February, available initially through selected car dealers across the UK.

Ad Feature Mobility in Motion partners with car manufacturers on for new scheme

Courtney Olsen, with her daughter Reeva, who was diagnosed with Pitt Hopkins Syndrome.

My daughter’s rare genetic condition makes her one in 300,000

Tara Mackings who has shared her business story with us on podcast.

Tara's Great North Run: Business boss is breaking barriers

Jimmy Simpson has spoken out about how he was treated at Planet Circus OMG, in South Shields.

I was ‘humiliated’ and ‘isolated’ by a circus because of my disability

Liz Kendall, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, leaves after attending the weekly Cabinet meeting of ministers at 10 Downing Street on March 18, 2025 (Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images)

Government announces major changes to PIP and Universal Credit

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PIP changes: new eligibility and assessment points system explained

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PIP reforms - what changes to disability benefits could mean for you

Almost 300,000 PIP applications were denied last year.

The harshest areas in the country for approving disability benefits

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April pay boost for disability benefit claimants - how much you'll get

Lily-Rae with actor Kate Winslet.

Kate Winslet gifted £5k so I can see Northern Lights before I go blind

Hebburn Health Centre site (October, 2024) Credit LDRS

Plans submitted to give ex-Hebburn health centre 'new lease of life'

Lorna Beston and her six-year-old son Archie. Lorna is spoken out against South Tyneside Council's proposed changes to the SEND Home to School Transport scheme.

Mum’s anger over proposed changes to SEND school transport

Attributes which define a ‘healthy person’ include good posture, being able to move without difficulty and aids, and low body fat, according to Brits

These images show what Brits think ‘healthy’ looks like

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Thousands of households to receive £500 summer holidays payment
The invaluable financial assistance will be even more helpful as the summer rolls on 🌟
Alex Nelson

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Martin Lewis reveals how pensioners can claim up to £5,600 annually

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5 common conditions that make you eligible for £470 monthly PIP help

A full list of candidates standing in South Tyneside in the 2024 general election has been confirmed. Photo: National World.

General election 2024: Everything you need to know for polling day

South Shields Town Hall.

Council prepare toolkit to help employers to better support carers

The leap year may impact when people will receive Universal Credit payments

How the 2024 leap year could affect Universal Credit payments

Find out if you are eligble for Cold Weather Payments.

Who is eligible for Cold Weather Payments?

South Shields Town Hall.

Carers asked to share their views to help shape future support

UK adults admit they don't know how to act around disabled people

Chloe Douds, who has suffered from hate crime and now works for charity Your Voice Counts

Conference to be held addressing the issue of hate crime

Artwork created by the adults

Autistic adults have taken part in a project to show life with autism

Katie Price reveals ADHD diagnosis & says her ‘brain is wired differently

‘My brain is wired differently’ - Katie Price reveals health diagnosis
The former glamour model disclosed that she has been diagnosed with a disability
Chelsie Sewell

Barbie has launched a new doll with Down’s Syndrome in latest campaign with Ellie Goldstein

Barbie doll with Down’s syndrome launched by Mattel

Meganne Christian (L), John McFall (C), and Rosemary Coogan (R) pose during a ceremony to unveil the European Space Agency new class of career astronauts in Paris on November 23, 2022

John McFall set to become the world’s first para-astronaut

Global Accessibility Awareness Day focuses on digital access and inclusion for people with disabilities or impairments. (Image shows visually impaired person working on computer with assistive technology)

Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2022: fill out our survey

The BSI and Motability are working to establish national standards for public EV chargers

New partnership to set disabled access standards for public EV chargers

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These are your legal rights if you are made redundant

Job Centre Plus.

Employment support issues

Benefits Expert: Disability living allowance, carer payments and housing benefit

South Shields School students enjoying their reading.

Reading is key to learning for students at South Shields school

Melissa and Shaun pictured at AutismAble

Disability no barrier to work for South Tyneside students

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