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Reasonable adjustments, Access to Work, study support and returning after illness or injury.
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Flying, rail travel, driving, Motability, assistance and planning accessible journeys.
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New diagnoses, emergencies, staying active and practical day-to-day access questions.
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Useful starting points
Common questions, answered clearly
A small set of guides people often need first. Search above if you already know your question.
PIP renewal: completing the form clearly
Renewal is about how your condition affects you now — not your diagnosis alone. This guide covers deadlines, reliability rules, prompting and supervision, and evidence that matches your answers.
Your Rights · 14 min read · Reviewed June 2026 · England & Wales
Access to Work: what you can ask for and how to apply
Access to Work can fund equipment, travel, and support workers when disability affects doing your job. Here is how to frame a strong application.
Workplace · 11 min read · Reviewed June 2026
Reasonable adjustments at work: your rights
Employers must remove barriers where reasonable. This guide helps you name the barrier, propose adjustments, and document responses.
Workplace · 10 min read · Reviewed June 2026
How to book train assistance with Passenger Assist
Passenger Assist can help with boarding and connections — but booking rules and operator differences trip people up. Plan ahead and document failures.
Transport · 9 min read · Reviewed June 2026
School reasonable adjustments: a parent's guide
Schools must remove barriers for disabled pupils. Document the disadvantage, ask for specific adjustments, and track delivery in writing.
Education · 11 min read · Reviewed June 2026
Care needs assessment: how to ask social services for help
A care needs assessment is how adults ask the council what support might be available. Be specific about tasks you cannot do safely at home.
Care & Support · 10 min read · Reviewed June 2026
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