Visually Impaired Woman Calls for Better Staffing at Yeovil Pen Mill Train Station Thursday, September 25, 2025 yeovil disability trainstation accessibility gwr staffing publictransport petition independence assistance sport Kath Vickery, a visually impaired resident of Yeovil, has been forced to halt her beloved train journeys due to insufficient staff support at Yeovil Pen Mill station. Once looking forward to trips to the beach in Weymouth or … Read More
New Special Needs Units to Open in Four Somerset Schools by 2026 Friday, September 12, 2025 send somerset education specialneeds ehcp inclusion schools disability council funding Somerset Council has announced plans to open new special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) units in four of its schools by January 2026. This initiative aims to better support children with SEND by increasing local … Read More
Autistic Teen Faces Educational Exclusion After Somerset Council Changes Transport Support Monday, September 1, 2025 autism education transport send disability somerset accessibility council advocacy inclusion Luke, a 16-year-old autistic student with ADHD and a learning disability, is at risk of being unable to continue his education after Somerset Council altered his transport arrangements. Until July, Luke traveled to school … Read More
Neighbour Blocks Disabled Parking Spot, Faces Swift Car Towing Revenge Tuesday, August 19, 2025 disabled parking neighbour disability towing accessibility conflict property legal retribution A homeowner recently shared her frustration after a neighbour repeatedly parked in front of her mother’s designated disabled parking bay, effectively trapping her inside the car. The story was recounted by Reddit user … Read More
Public Toilets in Chard Reopen After 18-Month Closure with Inclusive New Facility Tuesday, August 12, 2025 chard toilets accessibility inclusion changingplaces council refurbishment disability publicfacilities somerset After an 18-month closure, the public toilets in Chard have finally reopened, marking a significant improvement in local amenities. This milestone came following extensive negotiations between Chard Town Council and local … Read More
Bath Dad’s Inspiring Mission to Raise Awareness for Ultra-Rare Genetic Disorder Affecting Only 3,500 Worldwide Monday, August 11, 2025 phelan-mcdermid genetics raredisease awareness fundraising charity disability autism cureshank jenson Tom Giles, a father of three from Bath, has undertaken an extraordinary journey to raise awareness about Phelan-McDermid Syndrome (PMS), an ultra-rare genetic condition diagnosed in just 3,500 people worldwide. His son … Read More