Computer says no to a ‘miracle’ – BBC News
“A woman who claims she was healed by prayer had to battle the benefits system to stop her disability payments.”
BBC News, 11th December 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: disabled persons
Tougher work tests for disabled – BBC News
“Fewer sick and disabled people will qualify for disability benefits for being unable to work, after a new test is introduced from next year.”
BBC News, 19th November 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Disabled hate crime law planned – BBC News
“Inciting hatred against disabled people is to be outlawed under government plans outlined in the Queen’s Speech.”
BBC News, 6th November 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Disabled teenager wins £5.5m compensation – Daily Telegraph
“A teenager from West Bromwich was awarded a compensation package of nearly £5.5 million today after a series of failures during his birth left him severely disabled.”
Daily Telegraph, 18th October 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Should the Court of Appeal allow Katie Thorpe’s womb to be removed? – The Times
“A mother’s wish to have her disabled teenage daughter’s womb removed looks set to become the next landmark case in the courts to test the ethics of medical intervention where patients cannot decide for themselves.”
The Times, 18th October 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Mother wants disabled girl to have hysterectomy “to give her a better life” – The Times
“A severely disabled teenager’s womb may be removed to improve her quality of life, and not because it is medically necessary, in what is thought to be a British first which has reignited debate over medical ethics.”
The Times, 8th October 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Council told to pay family for disabled woman’s care – The Guardian
“A council is today told to pay a family compensation of almost £100,000 for failing to arrange suitable care for a disabled young woman, in a ruling that will sound alarm bells in town halls across the country.”
The Guardian, 3rd August 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
