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Janatha Carden, from Bala, Gwynedd, runs short breaks for neurodivergent families, and said finding appropriate accommodation could be challenging. Prof Brian Garrod, from Swansea University, has said the tourism and hotel industry does not really understand neurodiversity, and often individuals are not trained properly.

A major study by UCL’s Ear Institute has highlighted significant communication barriers faced by Deaf patients in the NHS. The research, developed collaboratively with patients, clinicians, and charities, reveals that many Deaf individuals feel like “the first Deaf person” healthcare staff have encountered.

Maxwell McKnight, a powered wheelchair user and final-year Business Management student, shares practical advice for starting university.

A Sky News investigation finds there is a severe shortage of homes suitable for those with a disability, leaving many across England in need of a safe place to live, and most councils don’t even know how many disabled people need social housing.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has made changes to the Child Benefit eligibility criteria for families with a disabled young person. The rules from 1 September 2025 allow much greater flexibility around the types of education provision and the number of hours of attendance accepted for a Child Benefit claim to continue beyond the age of 16.