Paul Atherton, 56, was homeless and unwell when he inherited £23,249 following his mother’s death. The sum was significant, as he had lost his home in 2009 due to financial struggles and spent years living in friends’ cars, on sofas, and even at Gatwick Airport. At 20 years old, Atherton was diagnosed with chronic fatigue … Read more
FINDING LOVE Although Ms Xu now walks with her head held high and has grown accustomed to the stares and whispers she often faces, her insecurities about her height used to run deep, especially when she first started using dating applications. Having her height listed on her profile in a dating app meant she was bombarded … Read more
What followed was a period of emotional freefall. In the days following the accident, Jean was consumed by disbelief and grief crying several times a day. She would stay up all night in tears, only able to find respite when she “(could) actually see the sun coming up.” Her path to recovery began at … Read more
“Nobody ccoan be dizzy for two years.” With long COVID, many are. “Oh, come on. Adults don’t need naps.” With long COVID, many do. And some need a lot more rest than they did before. “It’s all in your head. A bit of walking can’t do you harm.” But with long COVID, it can. “So, … Read more
Mental health content on TikTok has been popular as long as the app has been around. However, the surge in both accurate information and misinformation regarding mental illnesses and neurodivergence has resulted in millions of Brits choosing to self-diagnose over seeking professional assistance. Relying On Influencers For A Diagnosis Due to long waiting lists for … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR: RM2.12 bil in total compensation was paid by the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) to 219,640 members last year, the Dewan Rakyat was told. Human Resources Minister Steven Sim said the payments were for permanent or temporary disability, pensions, and invalidity schemes. Of the total, RM2.1bil was for 215,113 beneficiaries through the employment injury … Read more
DEI initiatives have made invaluable strides, particularly in addressing racial and cultural inequities, although arguably there’s plenty more to be done. But as a hot topic of the boardroom and corporate strategies across sectors, I can’t help but recognize two truisms about DEI in America. One, it has become politically charged and the target of … Read more
“FOCAL POINTS” ISLANDWIDE Separately, SportSG also will set up Para Sports Community Hubs to grow the base of aspiring para athletes. The first five of such hubs will be piloted across the island by the end of this year, with more to be established by 2030. These hubs will be at Pasir Ris Sport Centre (boccia), Heartbeat@Bedok (swimming and … Read more
Photos for illustration purposes only Skullman/Pixabay.com A woman ended her marriage with her wealthy husband of three decades and is exploring avenues to claim some of his Social Security benefits. In a MarketWatch post, she explained how she raised the children, supported her ex-husband’s career goals, and missed decades of work that has severely impacted … Read more
This article is part of a series for National Disability Employment Awareness Month produced in collaboration with Making Space CEO and disability rights advocate Keely-Cat Wells. These pieces examine the barriers that disabled people face to participating fully and thriving in the workforce, as well as potential structural solutions. The illustrations for this series were … Read more
