Lambeth Council pays £2k over missed SALT and tuition
Lambeth Council must pay a family £1,950 after a boy with special needs missed a year of speech therapy and weeks of tutoring due to council delays. Read the full Ombudsman report.
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Council pays £700 over missed therapy for autistic child
Ealing Council apologises and compensates a father after his autistic son missed vital speech and occupational therapy for over a year due to council failures.
Traitors star: Church tried to 'cure' my homosexuality
Matthew Hyndman from BBC's The Traitors shares his traumatic experience with conversion therapy in Northern Ireland and his campaign to ban the practice across the UK. Read his powerful story.
Autistic Barbie Launch Moves 52-Year-Old to Tears
Lisa Ventura, diagnosed at 44, explains why Mattel's first autistic Barbie doll is a powerful symbol of representation that she longed for as a child. Read her emotional story.
Family photo captures grief and joy in Edinburgh garden
A mother reflects on a cherished family photo taken in an Edinburgh garden, revealing a poignant story of love, autism, and profound loss. Discover the power of images to hold both joy and sorrow.
Should Phones Be Banned on UK Public Transport?
A heated debate erupts in MetroTalk over phone use on buses and trains. Readers cite noise, autism accessibility, and public nuisance, while a veteran bus driver reveals the 'implied contract' of travel. Have your say.
The Good Doctor Tops Netflix UK Charts, Moves Viewers to Tears
The acclaimed medical drama 'The Good Doctor' has rocketed into Netflix's UK Top 10, with viewers praising its emotional impact. Discover why this series is a must-watch.
Cat Burns opens up on breast reduction surgery
Celebrity Traitors star Cat Burns shares her powerful health journey, revealing she underwent breast reduction surgery to end years of physical pain and oversexualisation.
Leigh-Anne Pinnock: Husband's therapy saved marriage
Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock opens up about husband Andre Gray's therapy after his betrayal. The couple, parents to twins, are now in a 'beautiful place'. Read their story.
How Music, Dance and Art Can Improve Your Health
Scientific evidence reveals how engaging with the arts can reduce depression, delay ageing and improve physical health. Discover five evidence-based ways to harness creativity for wellbeing in 2026.
Best Sunrise Alarm Clocks UK 2026: Lumie, Philips & More
Struggling with dark winter mornings? Our expert review reveals the 10 best sunrise alarm clocks for 2026, from budget buys to medical-grade devices. Transform your wake-up routine today.
Inside the excruciating world of cluster headaches
Morgan Ofori and others share their battle with 'suicide headaches', exploring the history, slow diagnosis, and treatments like oxygen therapy. Discover the science behind one of medicine's most painful conditions.
AI Chatbot Trained to Spot Mental Health Issues in Uganda
A groundbreaking AI project in Uganda is using helpline calls to train a therapy chatbot in local languages, aiming to bypass stigma and address the severe mental health workforce shortage. Discover how technology could reshape global care.
One Small Change To Strengthen Your Marriage In 2026
A couples therapist reveals the single, powerful shift in self-awareness that can transform your relationship this year. Discover the simple step you can take now.
UK man's struggle with out-of-control porn use
Ben Lennard shares his journey with pornography addiction, which began in childhood and escalated in his 20s, damaging his mental health and relationships. More than half of UK therapists report a rise in similar cases.
Six Great Reads: The Guardian's Best Stories of 2025
Discover six of The Guardian's most compelling articles from 2025, covering the power of the Beatles for an autistic child, life without money, forgiveness after tragedy, the rise of MrBeast, Netflix's algorithm films, and a shocking financial crime. Dive
Expert Tips for Starting New Habits and Skills
Struggling to begin a new habit? Experts reveal how to start running, cooking, dating, therapy and 11 other activities. Learn the basics and take your first step today.
The Beatles help autistic boy find his voice
John Harris reveals how music, especially The Beatles, unlocked a world for his autistic son James. Discover the power of connection and challenge stereotypes. Listen to the full podcast now.
Asda payout after delivery driver's 'disabled' remark
A man with fibromyalgia and autism was awarded compensation after an Asda delivery driver questioned his disability. Read the full story of the incident and settlement.
Climbing saved child abuse survivor from PTSD
Award-winning writer Iain Peters, 77, reveals how mountaineering helped him cope with childhood sexual abuse by a BBC Jackanory presenter for over 50 years. His story is a beacon of hope.
US Conservatives Champion Psychedelic Ibogaine for Veterans
Explore how the US political right, including Republican governors and evangelical Christians, is now leading the push to legalise ibogaine, a powerful psychedelic, for treating veterans' PTSD and trauma.
Light boxes help Orkney islanders fight winter SAD
Orkney residents are borrowing 'Wintering Well' light boxes from libraries to tackle seasonal affective disorder during the dark winter months. The UKRI-funded initiative is proving 'super popular'.
How to Plan an Autism-Friendly Christmas
The National Autistic Society shares crucial advice for creating a calmer, more manageable festive season for autistic people and their families. Learn key strategies.
Mother's first solo Christmas in co-parenting schedule
Stephanie Ward shares her poignant story of facing Christmas Day 2025 alone, as her 13-year-old son Jack spends it with his father, highlighting the realities of amicable co-parenting and the importance of self-care.
London boy with rare eye condition backs sight loss appeal
Avi Krishnan, 13, from Pinner, lives with achromatopsia and sees in shades of grey. He and his family are championing Fight for Sight's Christmas appeal for vital research funding.
Syntribation: Hands-Free Orgasms Explained
Discover syntribation, the discreet, hands-free masturbation technique giving women incredible orgasms. Experts reveal its benefits and how to practise it.
Therapy Regulation Gap Puts UK Patients at Risk
Sky News investigation reveals anyone can call themselves a therapist in the UK, leading to distressing patient experiences. MPs demand urgent statutory regulation.
Therapy Regulation Gap Puts UK Patients at Risk
Sky News investigation reveals anyone can call themselves a therapist in the UK without training. Victims share stories of blurred boundaries and harm, as MPs demand urgent statutory regulation.
NHS gene therapy funding crisis as cures cost millions
Breakthrough gene-editing treatments for rare diseases exist, but costs run to seven figures per patient. Experts warn the current market model is broken, demanding a new social contract for NHS delivery.
Noel Gallagher on childhood stammer & famous Brits who overcame it
Noel Gallagher reveals his childhood stammer struggle. Discover how famous Brits like Rowan Atkinson and Charles Darwin overcame theirs, offering hope and inspiration to young people.
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