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Audio 54:07

The disabled comedian who turned down BGT

Rosie Jones

Disabled comedian Rosie Jones: "Britain's Got Talent approached me too, but I said 'no'."

Video 2:02

'Don't be scared of my son'

Paddy and his mum visit schools to help challenge children's perceptions of disability.

  • 16 June 2018
  • From the section Dorset

Disability-related hate crime up 50%

The level of hate crime against people with disabilities jumps by more than 50% in a year, new figures show.

  • 15 June 2018
  • From the section Scotland

Cannabis delay for epileptic boy 'cruel'

Hawking's words to be beamed into space

Three sisters team up for Special Olympics

  • 14 June 2018

Features

Ouch: Disability Talk

Get the latest episodes of the Ouch podcast as well as more features and videos

  • 29 November 2016
Audio 18:41

Tell your story at Edinburgh Fringe

BBC Ouch is going to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and wants you to go too.

Audio 20:08

Bibliotherapy: A novel take on mental health

Could reading be the easiest way to boost your mental health?

The family who broke records and changed laws

Deborah McFadden was paralysed from the neck down in her 20s - she went on to adopt three children from different countries, two of whom would become successful athletes. How did she do it?

Life with Bipolar

Leanne Williams talks about delusions, paranoia and coping with the 'cruel' disorder

  • 20 May 2018
  • From the section Wales

Exploring dementia through art and science

A two-year project at the Wellcome Collection explores how art, music and science can enhance understanding of dementia.

Fergus Walsh Medical correspondent
  • 17 May 2018
  • From the section Health

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