Andy Gealer says there was was "not much understanding about the illness" in the past.

Lexi Chambers is aiming to travel from John O'Groats to Land's End in 45 days using a standard wheelchair.

Sophie Etheridge has learned to live with chronic pain and resume swimming after an accident.

Lexi Chambers travelled 193 laps around an Exeter track in 12 hours using a standard wheelchair.

Sophie Etheridge learned to live with chronic pain to resume swimming after an accident.

The former Desert Island Discs host returns to the radio programme - this time as the interviewee.

Ahead of the government's autumn statement, BBC News talks to Claire, who is unable to work.

Shannon McNally, who has cerebral palsy, hopes to inspire other disabled competitors.