North Somerset MP Defies Government Over Cuts to Disability Benefits: 'I'm Not a Robot' Tuesday, June 24, 2025 mp rebellion disability pip welfare cuts government northsomerset labour benefits Sadik Al-Hassan, the first-ever Labour MP for North Somerset, has taken a bold stand against his own government by opposing proposed cuts to Personal Independence Payments (PIP). As a father of a disabled son, Mr. Al-Hassan … Read More
'Lifeline' Respite Care Service to Remain Open Until September 2026 Friday, June 20, 2025 respite care newtonhouse council dimensions bath disability families support carers Newton House, the only respite care home in Bath and North East Somerset catering to individuals with the most severe care needs, will remain open until at least September 2026. The council has committed to ensuring that … Read More
Labour Pushback Intensifies as Government Plans Major Cuts to Personal Independence Payments Wednesday, June 18, 2025 welfare pip labour dwp benefits cuts poverty disability government policy Over 100 Labour MPs are gearing up to oppose the Government’s proposed cuts to welfare payments, specifically targeting Personal Independence Payments (PIP). Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has emphasized the need for a … Read More
‘I Went to Hospital for Tests and Woke Up Paralyzed Two Years Later’ Monday, June 16, 2025 paralysis fnd recovery resilience therapy seizures disability surgery awareness hope At just 20 years old, Megan Dixon’s life took an unimaginable turn when she went to the hospital for what should have been routine tests. What followed was two years trapped in a silent, motionless body—paralyzed from the … Read More
Somerset Café and Shop Appeal for Support to Save SEND Internship Programme Thursday, June 12, 2025 silverlinings send somerset ilminster internship funding council socialenterprise education disability A valued social enterprise in Ilminster, Somerset, is seeking urgent support as it faces financial challenges that threaten its future. Silver Linings, an internship programme led by Evelyn Ashford, runs the Gamesmaster café … Read More
Vital Somerset Service Faces Threat of Closure Amid Funding Crisis Thursday, June 5, 2025 somerset ilminster internships disability funding council employment education autism community A valued local service in Ilminster, Somerset, that has transformed the lives of many young individuals with learning difficulties, including autism, is under serious threat due to funding shortages. Silver Lining, an … Read More