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A disabled woman is reportedly facing fines of more than £1,000 for using a disabled-driver car parking space outside her flat. Cerys Gemma, who lives in Cardiff, told reporters the space allocated to her flat is inaccessible as it has a pillar on one side and another car parking space close on the other.

The Sunnybank Trust and Surrey Heartlands ICS Research Team have produced a new video highlighting the challenges people with learning disabilities face when accessing primary care. The film aims to empower healthcare professionals to take positive action and features the voices and real-life experiences of those with a learning disability.

Have you ever found yourself in a power struggle with a two-year old? Do you find yourself thinking, ‘if I could only get them to clean up their toys, put on their coat, or get in the car seat?’ Jennifer Boyd discusses how questions boost engagement and build language:

Arthur Hughes has become the first disabled actor at the Royal Shakespeare Company to play Richard III. The 30-year-old was born with radial dysplasia, meaning he has a shorter right arm. Despite King Richard being one of english literature’s most well known disabled characters, Arthur’s casting has made history.

Being in a mental health crisis is an already distressing experience, yet for hundreds of patients, the situation can be exacerbated when they are sent far away from home for treatment due to a lack of beds.