Disability

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

Many Blue Badge holders get this parent and child parking rule wrong

Blue Badge holders have been fined for parking in some parent and child bays, in one of the most misunderstood rules in UK car parks

Protestors outside the Buchanan Street Station.

Protestors outside the Buchanan Street Station.

'Shocking': Protest on Buchanan Street over Glasgow Subway accessibility

Adult Disability Payment scheme.

Adult Disability Payment scheme.

Over 41,000 North Lanarkshire residents now receive Adult Disability Payment

Councillor Finlay McFarlane in the Meadows, Edinburgh.

Councillor Finlay McFarlane in the Meadows, Edinburgh.

City of Edinburgh Council

A 'significant barrier for wheelchair users' remains in most Edinburgh green spaces

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

Many of the counter protestors wore masks

Many of the counter protestors wore masks

BAME disabled people in Glasgow 'living in fear' as disorder 'spills onto streets'

Health Secretary Wes Streeting takes part in a phone-in on LBC radio

Health Secretary Wes Streeting takes part in a phone-in on LBC radio

Disability DWP benefits fear as minister says 'cuts must come'

The DWP can now take money directly from your bank account, sparking concerns from some MPs

The DWP can now take money directly from your bank account, sparking concerns from some MPs

Universal Credit cut starts this week as disabled claimants lose £50 a week

Edinburgh's annual Easter Play to be held this Saturday.

Edinburgh's annual Easter Play to be held this Saturday.

Edinburgh Easter play returns with inclusive new take on classic story

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'

Thousands more people will qualify for the Disabled Persons Railcard from March 2026, offering one-third off fares and companion discounts.

Thousands more people will qualify for the Disabled Persons Railcard from March 2026, offering one-third off fares and companion discounts.

Thousands more people eligible for travel cards from this week, are you one of them?

Dynamic Earth has announced a major milestone in its commitment to inclusion by introducing British Sign Language (BSL) into its world-class Planetarium.

Dynamic Earth has announced a major milestone in its commitment to inclusion by introducing British Sign Language (BSL) into its world-class Planetarium.

'Science for everyone': Edinburgh centre to be first in UK to include sign language

A union rep claimed that Strathclyde University bosses were “picking on” staff members who have disabilities or long-term sickness.

A union rep claimed that Strathclyde University bosses were “picking on” staff members who have disabilities or long-term sickness.

Scotland's University of the Year denies 'picking on' disabled staff in £35m cuts bid

Urgent action is needed to improve transport for disabled people in rural Scotland, according to watchdog Consumer Scotland

Urgent action is needed to improve transport for disabled people in rural Scotland, according to watchdog Consumer Scotland

Transport Scotland

Urgent action needed to improve transport for disabled rural Scots, watchdog says

Tressa Burke is chief executive of the Glasgow Disability Alliance. Image: Supplied

Tressa Burke is chief executive of the Glasgow Disability Alliance. Image: Supplied

Scottish campaigner rejects MBE over UK Government's treatment of disabled people

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

Dr Miro Griffiths was unable to participate in the event.

Dr Miro Griffiths was unable to participate in the event.

Disabled academic barred from assisted dying debate at Edinburgh University

Shaho Qadir pictured in Glasgow. Double amputee Shaho departs Glasgow in his wheelchair this Sunday, 28th September on his Glasgow to Gaza 'Wheel to Gaza' journey

Shaho Qadir pictured in Glasgow. Double amputee Shaho departs Glasgow in his wheelchair this Sunday, 28th September on his Glasgow to Gaza 'Wheel to Gaza' journey

'When I think of Gaza I cannot sleep - that's why I had to do something for them'

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?

Bosses at Buchanan Street Bus Station made more than £500,000 from toilets.

Bosses at Buchanan Street Bus Station made more than £500,000 from toilets.

Spending more than a penny: bus station bosses rake in £500,000 from toilets

Harriet Cross, pictured outside Insch Rail Station.

Harriet Cross, pictured outside Insch Rail Station.

Fresh calls for disabled acess at rural Aberdeenshire train station

.An independent review of the Scottish disability payment has called for the benefit to be simplified

.An independent review of the Scottish disability payment has called for the benefit to be simplified

Adult Disability Payment

Calls for Scottish disability payment to be simplified

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?

'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

Hate crime has dropped overall

Hate crime has dropped overall

Disability attacks increase despite hate crime figures being down overall

Government warned PIP cuts will push families further into poverty

Government warned PIP cuts will push families further into poverty

Government warned PIP cuts will push families further into poverty

Protesters outside Atlantic Quay

Protesters outside Atlantic Quay

Disabled campaigners picket DWP offices over 'sham' benefit consultation

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?'

The event will take place in June

The event will take place in June

First ever National Exhibition Event for Scottish Disability Sport to take place

Disabled children could face deeper poverty because of UK Government cuts, a charity suggested

Disabled children could face deeper poverty because of UK Government cuts, a charity suggested

Scotland's Forgotten Children

UK welfare cuts to plunge thousands of disabled children into poverty

What will Chancellor Rachel Reeves' statement mean for Scotland?

What will Chancellor Rachel Reeves' statement mean for Scotland?

Chancellor’s cuts to social security pose a devolution dilemma

Pregnant woman and blue badge sign

Pregnant woman and blue badge sign

MSPs urged to consider letting pregnant women and new mums park in Blue Badge spaces

Protestors gathered in Buchanan St on Thursday night.

Protestors gathered in Buchanan St on Thursday night.

Disabled Scots speak out against 'devastating' welfare cuts

Nicola Sturgeon during one of her Covid briefings

Nicola Sturgeon during one of her Covid briefings

Nicola Sturgeon

Letters: Nation should be grateful for Nicola Sturgeon's brave service

Anas Sarwar with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer

Anas Sarwar with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer

Adult Disability Payment

Alison Rowat: Starmer’s latest betrayal leaves Scottish Labour in deep trouble

Labour dominated the polls

Labour dominated the polls

Scottish Labour MPs say ‘moral duty’ to reform benefits as Reeves eyes up £6bn cut

Will Ncuti Gatwa be the last Doctor Who?

Will Ncuti Gatwa be the last Doctor Who?

Letters: When Doctor Who finally dies, a woke-ridden BBC will have blood on its hands

How will Scotland – and the UK – deal with the fallout from Donald Trump's actions?

How will Scotland – and the UK – deal with the fallout from Donald Trump's actions?

Letters: How on earth would an indy Scotland cope with the turmoil created by Trump?

Many disabled people dread the passing of assisted dying legislation. Picture: Alamy/PA

Many disabled people dread the passing of assisted dying legislation. Picture: Alamy/PA

Neil Mackay: How Scotland’s disabled folk changed my view on assisted dying

ScotRail Managing Director, Joanne Maguire pictured during an interview with Herald political correspondent Rebecca McCurdy

ScotRail Managing Director, Joanne Maguire pictured during an interview with Herald political correspondent Rebecca McCurdy

Scotland's trains: On the right track?

'I am really sorry': ScotRail boss apologises to stranded disabled passengers

Senior sick woman in wheelchair.

Senior sick woman in wheelchair.

Action needed to improve lives of disabled people committee tells Holyrood

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney has been warned government grant funding uncertainty could cost a third sector organisation 72% of its staff next year.

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney has been warned government grant funding uncertainty could cost a third sector organisation 72% of its staff next year.

Scottish Government

'It's unthinkable' Government funding could see 72% of charity's staff made redundant

Tressa Burke is chief executive of the Glasgow Disability Alliance.

Tressa Burke is chief executive of the Glasgow Disability Alliance.

'We can't do this on our own. The Scottish Government needs to protect our funding'

John Swinney has been told progress is

John Swinney has been told progress is

Disability groups describe strategy as betrayal as they withdraw from Swinney talks

Figures released last month show 207,295 people were receiving the adult disability payment (ADP) from Social Security Scotland as of July 31.

Figures released last month show 207,295 people were receiving the adult disability payment (ADP) from Social Security Scotland as of July 31.

More than 200,000 disability benefit claimants transferred to devolved agency

Tracey Whiteside will finally relocate to a ground floor flat later this month after nearly five years on her council's housing waiting list

Tracey Whiteside will finally relocate to a ground floor flat later this month after nearly five years on her council's housing waiting list

Scotland's Housing Emergency

Disabled mother left to 'crawl' up tenement stairs – then sepsis nearly killed her

Learning disability campaigner Heather Gilchrist

Learning disability campaigner Heather Gilchrist

Call for action on learning disability rights as activists gather in Glasgow

Thousands of disabled Scots have been left stuck on social housing waiting lists

Thousands of disabled Scots have been left stuck on social housing waiting lists

Affordable housing

Warning SNP has 'abandoned' disabled people after 40000 stuck on housing waiting list

Senior sick woman in wheelchair.

Senior sick woman in wheelchair.

Citizens Advice Scotland

More than 40,000 disabled people in Scotland 'forced to skip meals'

Scottish Covid Inquiry: Charity delivered food to ‘terrified’ disabled people

Scottish Covid Inquiry: Charity delivered food to ‘terrified’ disabled people

SCOTTISH COVID INQUIRY

Charity had to deliver essentials to 'terrified' disabled people during pandemic

Assisted Dying Bill will 'put pressure on disabled people to die' fear campaigners

Assisted Dying Bill will 'put pressure on disabled people to die' fear campaigners

Assisted Dying Bill will 'put pressure on disabled people to die' fear campaigners

Briony Williamson, Kirsty Diamond, Sathpal Singh and Vicky Bawa

Briony Williamson, Kirsty Diamond, Sathpal Singh and Vicky Bawa

Diversity campaigners highlight importance of inclusion at Glasgow conference