Disability

Blue Badge holders cannot automatically park in supermarket parent and child parking bays, with experts explaining why many drivers could face parking charges.

Can Blue Badge holders park in parent and child spaces? The rules many get wrong

Public toilets in the Canon Street car park in Taunton

Public toilets in the Canon Street car park in Taunton

Council to spend £36,000 revamping key Taunton town centre public toilets

Ms Gilmour has welcomed the government’s decision to remove weekday time restrictions on disabled bus passes

Ms Gilmour has welcomed the government’s decision to remove weekday time restrictions on disabled bus passes

Bus pass rule changes for disabled people welcomed by West Somerset MP

Somerset councillors have called the limits on using disabled bus passes

Somerset councillors have called the limits on using disabled bus passes

Somerset councillor welcomes free travel update for disabled passengers

A father has raised concerns following a fire evacuation at Cineworld in Weston-super-Mare

A father has raised concerns following a fire evacuation at Cineworld in Weston-super-Mare

Father says Somerset cinema 'abandoned' disabled son during evacuation

How colour can improve a disabled person's life and why choice is essential

Dick Hodgson and Theo van Hensbergen from Accessible Wells at the Priory Fields housing estate in Wells, pictured in January 2025

Dick Hodgson and Theo van Hensbergen from Accessible Wells at the Priory Fields housing estate in Wells, pictured in January 2025

Somerset Council 'failing to meet housing needs' of wheelchair users

A wheelchair-bound teacher claims she will be forced to stay at home by changes to the Motability scheme

A wheelchair-bound teacher claims she will be forced to stay at home by changes to the Motability scheme

Teacher fears she'll have to stop work due to Motability scheme changes

The survey aims to gather responses from 10,000 people to help develop the first 'Unfair Index'

The survey aims to gather responses from 10,000 people to help develop the first 'Unfair Index'

Survey launched to address barriers faced by disabled people

Victoria-Jayne using the Priority Assistance service in Tesco with Raine aiding Victoria with her weekly shop.

Victoria-Jayne using the Priority Assistance service in Tesco with Raine aiding Victoria with her weekly shop.

How supermarkets and shops are improving in catering for disabled people

Victoria-Jayne Scholes with the Milano Cortina 2026 winter flame

Victoria-Jayne Scholes with the Milano Cortina 2026 winter flame

Winter Paralympic Flame is lit as president says 'it's capable of transforming lives'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves removes high end cars from Motability Scheme in a move which makes people with disabilities feel like they are unworthy.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves removes high end cars from Motability Scheme in a move which makes people with disabilities feel like they are unworthy.

Budget a 'slap in the face' to disabled people told they can't have luxury

When my body says ‘hey I’m reaching my limit now’, my brain overrules and that is when it all comes crashing down

When my body says ‘hey I’m reaching my limit now’, my brain overrules and that is when it all comes crashing down

What is Disability Burnout? How you can cope with it

For children with disabilities, playgrounds are often inaccessible, why are councils not making parks inclusive for all mandatory?

For children with disabilities, playgrounds are often inaccessible, why are councils not making parks inclusive for all mandatory?

My child has a disability - where can they go to play?

I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think it has come from being in a community that accepts themselves, that has helped me accept myself.

I am proud of myself, disability and all, and I think it has come from being in a community that accepts themselves, that has helped me accept myself.

MPs have Disabled people's 'lives in their hands' but do they really understand?

Planned improvements, as a result of the survey, include additional drop kerbs, city centre speed reductions, improved parking and loading bay access, and publicising businesses that offer free use of disabled toilets

Planned improvements, as a result of the survey, include additional drop kerbs, city centre speed reductions, improved parking and loading bay access, and publicising businesses that offer free use of disabled toilets

Top accessibility concerns raised by Wells residents after survey

Gideon Amos outside parliament

Gideon Amos outside parliament

Local MP criticises government welfare plans

'I am going to explain to you, the true cost of my Motability car, not because I feel I owe it to anyone, but because I want people to understand'

'I am going to explain to you, the true cost of my Motability car, not because I feel I owe it to anyone, but because I want people to understand'

Do you get a free car because you are disabled? The Motability Scheme explained

Getting into sports can be hard, but finding a sport adapted to your disability can be even more challenging when you don’t know where to start.

Getting into sports can be hard, but finding a sport adapted to your disability can be even more challenging when you don’t know where to start.

'I want to be involved in a disability sport, but I just don’t know how?'

Wellington AFC Abilities on the move looking for players

Wellington AFC Abilities on the move looking for players

Wellington AFC Abilities on the move looking for players

The event was hosted at Oake Manor Golf Club

The event was hosted at Oake Manor Golf Club

Inclusivity celebrated at the Somerset Disability Ball

Somerset Council commissioned WECIL to improve disabled living in the county

Somerset Council commissioned WECIL to improve disabled living in the county

Somerset's push for disabled inclusivity receives boost