The Latest Breaking News from Disability

Exclusive: Government will miss target to get people with learning disabilities out of hospital by more than 8 years

My book about disabled women grew in relevance as I wrote it, exposing the heartlessness of proposed harsh benefit cuts, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

New data shows cabinet ministers among MPs at risk as campaign to pressure government over proposed benefit cuts to step up

Joe Rogan declared that the re-emergence of the disability slur "retard" is "one of the greatest cultural victories" on his podcast Thursday.

‘When academics fear travelling or partnering with US institutions, the impacts ripple through the entire global knowledge ecosystem,’ one says

People with disabilities and long-term health conditions in Scotland are feeling “imprisoned” due to a lack of accessibility in…

Cuts are already making it harder for people with disabilities to live in their communities

If you have a long-term health condition or you’re a disabled person in the UK, you might be able to claim a benefit called personal independence payment (Pip). As the name suggests, Pip is designed to help with the additional costs of disability – regardless of employment status.

In this second extract from Frances Ryan’s new book, actors, politicians, athletes and models offer their advice on living with physical and mental health conditions