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In the UK, a learning disability is a lifelong condition that involves reduced intellectual ability and difficulties with everyday activities, with onset before adulthood. This can affect understanding new or complex information and coping independently, and support needs range from mild to profound. With accessible education, healthcare and the right support, people with learning disabilities […]

The government has introduced the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill, which sets out how the system operates — including uprating rules and possible updates to PIP eligibility — but it does not list payment amounts. This page explains what the Bill can change, what it cannot, and how the annual Up-Rating Order confirms […]

Getting the right seats shouldn’t be a struggle. With an Nimbus Access Card, you can easily request accessible seating at major venues like Wembley Stadium — and with Purpl, you can save 10% when you apply. Whether you’re booking for a concert, match, or event, your Access Card helps make the process smoother, fairer, and […]

We’re giving away 1 of 6 MyHeritage DNA kits — simple at-home tests that help you uncover your roots, explore your ethnic origins, and even connect with relatives you never knew you had.

As the UK Government prepares its next Budget, disabled and neurodivergent people are watching closely to see if real change is finally coming. For many, Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a lifeline — not because it replaces income, but because it helps cover the extra costs of being disabled. With PIP rates 2026 set to […]

Access to Work was designed to be a lifeline for disabled employees and jobseekers but in 2025, that lifeline has become tangled in red tape. Across the UK, thousands are waiting months for essential equipment, travel support, or workplace adjustments. These delays are leaving disabled people out of work, struggling financially, and feeling forgotten by […]

Living with a disability often means facing higher everyday costs, from heating and food to mobility aids and travel. If you receive Personal Independence Payment (PIP), you already know it helps with these extra expenses. But did you know you might also be eligible for local council vouchers or extra financial support on top of […]

Motability changes 2025 have filled the headlines and, as a result, blurred the facts for many readers. Over time, a common belief has grown that the Motability Scheme gives out free cars funded by taxpayers but that idea is completely wrong. In reality, the Motability Scheme UK remains a transparent and trusted programme that helps […]