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Improving Access to Disability Benefits in Scotland An independent review has highlighted the need to make access to Scotland’s adult disability benefits easier, even as forecasts indicate a significant rise in claims and associated costs. The report, commissioned by Scottish ministers, praised the Adult Disability Payment (ADP) as a “great foundation” that is “significantly more compassionate” than other benefits available …

Addressing a Critical Health Challenge in Uganda Uganda is facing a significant burden of visual impairment, with more than six million people affected and 400,000 individuals completely blind. This issue has been highlighted by the Ministry of Health, which has taken decisive steps to address the growing need for eye care services across the country. The Ministry of Health recently …

The Struggle for Recognition: Deaf Sports in Uganda Faces a Crisis Deaf sports in Uganda are at a critical crossroads. The Uganda Deaf Federation (UDSF), which represents athletes with hearing impairments, is facing the possibility of losing its official recognition from the National Council of Sports (NCS). This could have far-reaching consequences for deaf athletes and the future of their …

The Motability Scheme: A Controversial Use of Taxpayer Funds The Motability scheme, a government-backed initiative designed to assist individuals with serious physical disabilities in accessing transportation, has come under scrutiny for its use of taxpayer funds to provide vehicles for people with conditions that some argue are not severe enough to justify such support. Recent figures reveal that the program …