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Disabled women in the UK face significant inequalities in maternal healthcare according to a new report shared exclusively with Channel 4 News. The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine says its research shows there is an urgent need for an assessment of clinical guidance for pregnant disabled women, with evidence showing they have worse maternal outcomes.

An accessible cosmetics entrepreneur who got what was labelled the “best deal ever” on Dragons’ Den, has said she wants the industry to become more inclusive. Millie Flemington-Clare, 26, from Bristol, who has a rare condition called cystinosis, pitched her brand of inclusive make-up products on the BBC One show.

Many councils have told the Guardian that their obligations under the wider special educational needs and disabilities (Send) system are financially unsustainable, with the rapid increase in pupil transport costs becoming a particular issue.

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.