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Morrisons offers exclusive discount to disabled shoppers claiming certain benefits
Morrisons
The exclusive discount is available to all those receiving certain benefits or transport support to help with a disability
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Parents against 'brutal' proposed post-16 SEND cuts confirm protest
Disability
'Does the council expect me to give up my job and depend on benefit payouts?'
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New scheme helps GPs across Leicestershire become learning disability friendly
NHS
The programme is designed to make GP practices more accessible and welcoming
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Free SEND event for Leicestershire families
Disability
Around 30 different organisations will be there
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Bid to open children's home in Leicestershire town refused
Planning
Neighbours objected to the plans
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Leicestershire Shopmobility service for disabled shoppers to close
Leicestershire County Council
'You made life easier for all of us, you will be missed'
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Leicestershire NHS launches sensory bags for patients with autism
Disability
The bags include ear defenders and an eye mask
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East Midlands Airport launches new tech to make life easier for older and disabled passengers
East Midlands Airport
The Leicestershire airport is first to introduce the tech, it said
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DWP claimants warned over new review form that could see PIP benefit payments stopped or reduced
DWP
The Department for Work and Pensions' introduced a new PIP review form in November, which is sent out to claimants when their benefit award is reviewed at the end of their awarded term
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Average wait for ADHD diagnosis hits 89 weeks as thousands in Leicestershire left waiting
NHS
The NHS said there has been a significant rise in ADHD referrals across the UK
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'Exciting' revamp and inclusivity boost for Leicestershire centre's play area
Disability
The work has made the area more inclusive for all children and young people
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Chris McCausland to address ableism in Channel 4's Alternative Christmas Message
Christmas
'I think sometimes discrimination can be vital for the safety of the nation'
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Union slams 'ill-defined' SEND transport policy amid proposed city council cuts
Disability
The council originally planned to stop the service earlier this year
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Meet the 'remarkable' teenager who has tirelessly worked to help others
Real Life
Benjamin is to be made an honoured citizen of Leicester
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Leicester man became 'prisoner in own home' after amputation
Real Life
Bryan lost his leg two years ago
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Mum slams 'dirty' and 'unfinished' disabled facilities at leisure centre grand opening
Disability
Kyra Williams said the situation was a 'slap in the face' of all those needing the facilities
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Disabled people across Leicestershire may be missing out on vital help
Disability
One in four people across the UK are registered disabled
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Mum re-lives moment she was 'really terrified' as MS symptoms worsened
Disability
Antoinette Bell believed she had possibly suffered a stroke
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Leicester's proposed SEN transport budget cut feels like a 'stab in the back'
Education
Parents and carers were given a temporary reprieve earlier this year
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Disability charity says proposed budget cuts 'spell disaster'
The Budget
"Ramping up restrictions won’t help support more disabled people into work"
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Disability jobs fair returns as deaf man says he 'had interview Saturday, offered job Monday' last time
Employment
National disability charity Sense is about to host its second disability jobs fair
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Objections to Leicestershire children's home in 'quiet' street more than double
Planning
A decision on the plans is expected to be made in the coming weeks
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PIP and Universal Credit - see how changes will affect people in Leicestershire
DWP
"It's leaving me trying to decide what to do - put off supported living indefinitely or accept that my son will financially miss out."
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Parents 'unable to take children to school' as vital SEN payment not made
Education
A charity has said it is putting vulnerable parents in a difficult financial position
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