by Rianna Verlin Lobo | Mar 24, 2025 4:35PM | Long Reads
For Thomas Atkin-Withers, just getting through each day is a battle. They suffer from complex neurological conditions, are in constant pain, but to make matters worse, they are now frightened that the financial lifeline they receive is about to be taken...
by Juhi Manjrekar | Mar 24, 2025 3:58PM | Long Reads
Bright coloured picnic blankets adorn the grass, frisbees are thrown back and forth, while infectious laughter echoes around Forge Dam Park, as families from the Sheffield Down’s Syndrome Support Group gather to celebrate their children’s achievements. It’s...
by Phoebe Snedker | Mar 24, 2025 2:04PM | Long Reads
A Sheffield woman who is battling a debilitating condition which leaves her struggling to walk and in constant pain has said securing financial security through the government targeted PIP process was one of the hardest battles of her life. It took Rachel Wood,...
by Eve Jones | Mar 24, 2025 1:18PM | News, Top Story, Uncategorized
The government’s disability benefit cuts will lead to increased poverty and worse mental health for Sheffield residents, a councillor has warned. Last week, Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall, confirmed the government would be tightening criteria for Personal...
by Emily Lamb | Dec 6, 2024 3:28PM | Long Reads
Disabled students are struggling to enjoy university life after a system that was set up to support them is ‘failing’. The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA), which underwent major reforms earlier this year, has been criticised after lengthy delays means...
