Disability

Claire Kellerman (left) with her late aunt and adoptive mother, Sally. Picture: Getty Images

Fallout 'none of my business' says woman at centre of dog legal action

Oban man Martin Shields pictured in action in a Scottish Golf event

Oban golfer can't wait to visit St Andrews for first time

How actor with Down's Syndrome inspired agency for disabled artists

Assisted Dying Bill Scotland RECAP as MSPs reject bill

Michelle Moffatt

Mum who sought to end her life warns MSPs not to back Bill

Liam McArthur has brought forward plans to legalise assisted dying in Scotland

Exclusive MSP behind assisted dying law 'hopeful' of passing final historic vote

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

The UK Government has urged the Scottish Government to follow its plan Picture: Adobe Stock

Explainer What is the Warm Homes Plan and will it bring down my bills?

Dior fashion show at Drummond Castle

Fashion house takeover of Scottish gardens to feature in exhibition

Protesters from the Glasgow Disability Alliance demonstrating outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh in May

Assisted dying legislation 'discriminates against disabled people'

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

Starmer accused of creating 'two-tier disability system' with U-turn

High Peak MP backs decriminalising abortion in landmark vote in Parliament.

The 9 Scottish Labour MPs set to rebel over disability cuts

Glencruitten’s Martin Shields poses with his trophy after winning the net section in the 2025 PING Scottish Open for Golfers with a Disability at Rowallan Castle in Ayrshire

Scottish golf round up: Glencruitten gets another Scottish Open winner

A German, Union Jack and an EU flag in the courtyard of the Chancellory with the cupola of the Reichstag building that hosts the German Parliament in the background. PIC: Justin Tallis/PA Wire

Exclusive SNP minister to travel to Berlin for global summit

SNP Finance Secretary Shona Robison claimed Scotland would suffer due to the Spring Statement

SNP will do 'everything' to avoid replicating UK welfare cuts

Rachel Reeves will make deliver the Spring

Explainer Spring Statement timings and what we should we expect for Scotland

SNP set for Labour benefits funds collision to rescue poverty targets

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

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar

'This is not austerity': Sarwar defends cutting billions in benefits

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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

The Chancellor faces a difficult battle to rebuild the economy

Spring Statement risks Scottish Budget hit and forcing SNP tax review

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves meets military personnel. Credit: Dan Kitwood/PA Wire

Disability benefits likely to be cut to fund defence spending

Brad Smith hits a drive during the inaugural Scottish Open for Golfers with a Disability at Cardrona last May

Exciting new golf bursary teed up in Scotland

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Scottish disability benefit rates rising in April: 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

Watch: Exhibition to tell stories of disability history of Scots

Tanni Grey-Thompson

Tanni Grey-Thompson: Scottish assisted dying plans pose 'real risk'

Paralympian wheelchair basketball player Robyn Love with the Ford Mustang Mach-E at Ingliston

Watch: Behind wheel of electric Ford Mustang with Scottish Paralympian

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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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

Jeremy Balfour has described the situation as 'heartbreaking'

Exclusive Hundreds of Scots dying while waiting for adult disability payments

Australian Wayne Perske, centre, flanked by the other category winners in the inaugural Scottish Open for Golfers at Cardrona Cardrona Golf Hotel and Spa. Picture: Scottish Golf

Australian Wayne Perske wins Scottish Open for Golfers with a Disability

St Andrews man Paul Ellison is among the home players taking part in the inaugural Scottish Open for Golfers with a Disability at Cardrona Golf, Hotel and Spa near Peebles. Picture: Scottish Golf

Scottish Golf tees up big week in Borders for golfers with a disability

Saddell House in Kintyre accommodates disabled guests and provided inspiration for Tom Shakespeare's novel. PIC: Jill Tate

Disability is normal. Tom Shakespeare's novel features a disabled lead character...

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

How the 2024 leap year could affect Universal Credit payments

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

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

‘My brain is wired differently’ - Katie Price reveals health diagnosis

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

Dr Sian Jones, senior lecturer, psychology, sociology and education, Queen Margaret University

Start with the toybox to broaden childrens’ understanding of disability

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
Former paralympian John McFall could be the very first disabled person to venture into outer space, following a successful recruitment with the ESA

Product package boxes and shopping bag in cart with laptop computer which web store shop on screen for online shopping and delivery concept

How to avoid black marks for accessibility on Black Friday - Linzi Penman

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

Nicola Sturgeon announced the funding today.

Nicola Sturgeon announces Â£1m funding to help recruit disabled workers

An inclusive workforce benefit business

Employers can reap the benefit of a diverse workforce

Lauren Brown: Employers should tap into a well of creative ideas from a diverse ...

Jo and Martin Atrill on their wedding day. Picture: SWNS

Mum shares first wedding dance with disabled son

Jacqueline Donachie

Ones to watch in 2017 - artist Jacqueline Donachie

Cunningham, who was born with osteoporosis, uses her crutches as part of her unique choreography. Picture: Eoin Carey

Leap of faith

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Councillor apologises for disabled children slur

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Disability blind spot for half UK people

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Disability group warns suicide bill 'wrong way'

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Disability is no obstacle in my life

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