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'Bowls Saved My Life – Now I'm Competing for England on the World Stage' Thursday, January 29, 2026 bowls para blindness resilience commonwealth england sport inclusivity medal disability Ron Homer’s journey from sudden blindness to Commonwealth Games competitor is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of sport. At 73, Ron will proudly represent Team England in para bowls this summer, … Read More
Disabled Taunton Man Takes Somerset Council to Court Over Alleged Discriminatory Council Tax Scheme Wednesday, January 28, 2026 disability counciltax universalcredit somerset judicialreview equality benefits poverty law finance A disabled man from Taunton is set to challenge Somerset Council in the High Court over changes to its council tax reduction scheme, which he claims are discriminatory and irrational. The council amended its scheme in … Read More
Many Pensioners Are Missing Out on Up to £5,740 Annually from the DWP Tuesday, January 27, 2026 attendance allowance pensioners dwp benefits disability health claim financial support Over one million pensioners living with health conditions could be missing out on up to £5,740 per year in extra financial support, according to research by MoneySavingExpert (MSE.com) and Policy in Practice. The consumer … Read More
'Parent power' and the year-long fight to save Newton House Sunday, January 25, 2026 respite care newtonhouse specialneeds parents advocacy council bath disability support “In a life of caring for somebody with serious needs, everything’s a fight,” says Richard Franklin, a devoted father from Keynsham. This fight has been particularly intense in the campaign to save Newton House, a vital … Read More
Parents’ Tears of Relief as Lifeline Respite Service Secured in Bath Thursday, January 15, 2026 respite care bath newtonhouse families carers council support disability relief Parents of Bath’s most vulnerable young people are overjoyed after a critical respite care home, Newton House, was saved from closure. As the only facility in Bath and North East Somerset offering short-term care for young … Read More