I’m wondering if my mother has dyslexia. Should I tell her or let things be? | Leading questions

Loved ones aren’t in the position to diagnose each other, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith – but perhaps raise the general idea of different mental experiences My mother has always…

Two directors of care provider charged with criminal neglect over death of Ann Marie Smith

The 54-year-old, who had cerebral palsy, died in 2020 from septic shock, multiple organ failure, severe pressure sores and malnourishment Get our free news app; get our morning email briefing…

Duty of all NHS staff in England to fight discrimination, review says

Inquiry calls for sanctions on ‘those that don’t meet expectations’ in shift away from dedicated diversity teams All the NHS’s 1.5m staff in England should tackle discrimination against disadvantaged groups,…

Vision-Box unveils Seamless Kiosk

Vision-Box unveils Seamless Kiosk By Tara Craig 8th June 2022 News Biometric recognition specialist Vision-Box has unveiled Seamless Kiosk, a flexible, customisable passenger processing platform. Seamless Kiosk has been developed…

‘I had to tape my fingers together to stop me tearing the skin’: the reality of living with Tourette syndrome

The singer Billie Eilish has spoken about living with the condition that affects 300,000 people in the UK. For many, trying to suppress their tics is exhausting. But others have…

Harkin Summit 2022

When pathways to inclusion are open to people with disabilities it helps everyone. — Former Senator Tom Harkin Showcasing BBC content featuring disabled people Nina Goswami Creative Diversity Partner and…

How To Access Compensatory Services For Students With Disabilities

Following school disruptions brought on by the pandemic, advocates say that many children with disabilities should qualify for compensatory services, but families may need to work to get them. The…

Some people think they would rather die than have help brushing their teeth – but care is not tragic | Lucy Webster

For disabled people like me, care can be brilliant and has enabled me to experience university, holidays abroad and nights out dancing with pals. There is nothing to pity in…