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Six decades after the original Barbie hit shelves, Mattel is launching its first blind Barbie doll in an effort to make its range more inclusive. The US toymaker said the doll, which is now available online and instore, has been created in a bid to make blind and low-vision children more represented within society.

Leading disability charities have urged the government to pause Conservative plans for “worrying” and “dangerous” changes to disability benefits.

Disabled activists have today “thrown the gauntlet down” to the new Labour government, as more than 100 protesters gathered opposite the House of Commons to call for action to address the damage caused by 14 years of Conservative rule.

Additional benches have been installed as part of a scheme to help people talk about their mental health. The Red Bench Project, which provides seats showing information about mental health support and encourages passers-by to chat to users, expanded across South Tyneside this week.

PhD candidate Luke Young reflects on cognitive strengths and teaching, while Susan Chipping wishes she had experienced more tolerance in the workplace.