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While unemployment has remained largely static – figures released today suggest the proportion of disabled people who want a job, but cannot get one – is increasing.

Moving to secondary school is a big step for any child, but if your child has additional or special needs, it is particularly daunting. While there will undoubtedly be challenges along the way, careful preparation and support can make a world of difference.

The phrase “the blind leading the blind” should no longer be used because it is offensive and undermines visually-impaired people, a leading charity has said. Guide Dogs UK is calling for a re-think of the expression which it says is associated with “confusion, incompetence or ignorance”.

Addressing a private meeting of Labour MPs on Monday evening, Keir Starmer said he would take tough decisions to cut the bill for working age health and disability benefits, which is expected to hit £70bn by 2030.

From speeches watched by millions to a position as her party’s deputy leader at Westminster, Mhairi Black appeared to be one of politics rising stars. However, away from the House of Commons the SNP MP was “flailing through life” and became ill through depression and anxiety, she has told the BBC.