Disability
It was a traumatic, hellish fight trying to get SEND support for my daughter
It was a traumatic, hellish fight trying to get SEND support for my daughter
The government is set to announce reforms to the special education (SEND) system, but will it be enough for families like this one?
Meet the dads who started a podcast about their experiences raising autistic children
Meet the dads who started a podcast about their experiences raising autistic children
As part of Big Issue’s series on the special education (SEND) system, we spoke to the hosts of Autism Dadcast about their journey to helping other dads
I left teaching because I felt eaten up by guilt that I couldn’t help SEND children like my own
I left teaching because I felt eaten up by guilt that I couldn’t help SEND children like my own
Sara is a mother to Ava, 10, who faced months without education while they fought for a place in a specialist school which could meet her needs
My children were out of school for more than a year as we fought to get them SEND support
My children were out of school for more than a year as we fought to get them SEND support
Mainstream school was right for my daughter. SEND changes could cause more harm than good
Mainstream school was right for my daughter. SEND changes could cause more harm than good
My son is deaf and blind – but it was months of fighting before he got SEND support
My son is deaf and blind – but it was months of fighting before he got SEND support
Families face a bitter fight for SEND support in the UK: ‘It nearly killed us emotionally and financially’
Families face a bitter fight for SEND support in the UK: ‘It nearly killed us emotionally and financially’
Rosie Jones: ‘I thought I couldn’t be disabled and gay – I’d never seen a gay disabled person’
Rosie Jones: ‘I thought I couldn’t be disabled and gay – I’d never seen a gay disabled person’
Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers of 2026: Health and disability
Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers of 2026: Health and disability
Introducing the Big Issue 100 Changemakers of 2026
Introducing the Big Issue 100 Changemakers of 2026
Would a quarter of workers really be better off ‘swapping wages for benefits’?
Would a quarter of workers really be better off ‘swapping wages for benefits’?
Oh, Mary! star Dino Fetscher on queer joy, disability and a ‘world on fire’
Oh, Mary! star Dino Fetscher on queer joy, disability and a ‘world on fire’
Access to Work delays double in four years leaving disabled people at risk of losing jobs
Access to Work delays double in four years leaving disabled people at risk of losing jobs
Blind NHS psychologist fears losing job after DWP slashed her Access to Work support: ‘I was sobbing’
Blind NHS psychologist fears losing job after DWP slashed her Access to Work support: ‘I was sobbing’
Disabled people appointed to co-produce Timms review of PIP: ‘This opportunity cannot be wasted’
Disabled people appointed to co-produce Timms review of PIP: ‘This opportunity cannot be wasted’
Disabled people could face benefit cuts – even if they cannot work, Citizens Advice warns
Disabled people could face benefit cuts – even if they cannot work, Citizens Advice warns
Disabled people can feel shut out from the sport. We aim to make it accessible to all
Disabled people can feel shut out from the sport. We aim to make it accessible to all
Low-paid and sick workers less likely to have flexible working options: ‘Not a nice-to-have’
Low-paid and sick workers less likely to have flexible working options: ‘Not a nice-to-have’
Disabled people faced a politically tumultuous 2025. What does next year have in store?
Disabled people faced a politically tumultuous 2025. What does next year have in store?
I’m a mother of children with disabilities. My local support group gave me a chance to breathe
I’m a mother of children with disabilities. My local support group gave me a chance to breathe
The Employment Rights Bill is a moment to celebrate – but the work is not done
The Employment Rights Bill is a moment to celebrate – but the work is not done
Letters: In 2026 can we start making sure those without family aren’t left behind?
Letters: In 2026 can we start making sure those without family aren’t left behind?
I broke down a door to save my disabled colleague’s life – then rebuilt his home
I broke down a door to save my disabled colleague’s life – then rebuilt his home
Reeves’ budget does nothing for families with disabled children like mine. I dread the future
Reeves’ budget does nothing for families with disabled children like mine. I dread the future
We can save disabled people’s lives if we listen to the recommendations of the Covid inquiry
