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NHS trust 'inadequate': Families tell CQC how restraints 'injured our loved ones' at Lanchester Road Hospital

A shocking report reveals safety fears at a North East mental health and learning disability NHS trust

Chronicle Live

New health care guide for families with special needs hailed as a one-stop shop for health management

Struggles accessing support for her own son lead a West Australian researcher to come up with a new document to act as a "one-stop shop" for families of people with special needs.

ABC News

Kids with disabilities face off-the-books school suspensions

Advocates say schools increasingly are removing children with disabilities from the classroom because of behavior issues related to their disability but not recording the actions as suspension

The Independent UK

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People of State Pension age to get £300 on top of Winter Fuel Payment from next month

The £300 pensioner cost of living lump sum will be added to Winter Fuel Payments in November and December.

Daily Record

Disability group says sorry after cyber hack

The affected individual said they had also been caught in the Optus hack and had done everything possible to protect their information by various methods including changing passwords. They had gone to Service NSW at Wallsend for new driver's licence number after the Lifestyle Solutions hack but were told it…

Newcastle Herald

Put lived experience at NDIS heart: Alcott

Dylan Alcott has handed a report into NDIS participation to the government, saying he's excited people with disabilities will be at the forefront of the scheme.

AAP

Disability provider acknowledges data hack four months after it happened

Lifestyle Solutions accused of delay in acknowledging cyber breach

Newcastle Herald

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What to do if you haven't received the £150 cost of living payment

You might still be entitled to the payment if you haven't had it yet

Wales Online

Cost of Living: Payments available in Northern Ireland

The payments available and if you are eligible

Belfast Live

DWP update on £150 disability cost of living payment for people still waiting

People who are missing the payment can now report it online

Manchester Evening News

All cost of living help still to come including £324 payment - and when you'll get it

The Government has already paid out billions of pounds to help with the rising cost of living, but there is more cash coming later this year and into 2023 as well

Daily Mirror

DWP: If your £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment is missing you can report it

Almost six million have received the £150 payment for disabled people due by the end of September, but the DWP said some may be paid later in October

Chronicle Live

New £150 disability cost of living payment update for people still waiting on money from the DWP

Eligible claimants can now report a missing payment to DWP.

Daily Record

Aisha Sultan: Turning back the clock on voters with disabilities

ST. LOUIS — When Barbara Sheinbein, 64, went to vote in the April election her friend drove her to the polls. Her friend went inside the polling location in St. Louis County and told a worker that Sheinbein wanted to use an accessible voting machine because she is blind. She…

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Newcastle Herald

Bush tucker garden feels just like home

The garden bed and message pole are made from recycled plastic.

ABC News

ACT government, National Disability Insurance Agency to streamline NDIS approvals to free up hospital beds

Janet spent a year in hospital waiting for changes to her NDIS plan to be approved and supported accommodation to be found. The ACT government wants to streamline the process so others can discharge faster.

The Guardian - AU

Terrifying flood ordeal turns into frustrating NDIS battle for NSW woman

Asphyxia says protracted process left her without her wheelchair for months after it was damaged in floods

The Independent UK

All the cost of living help available and how to get the payment

Poorer households are expected to be hardest-hit, while eldery people have reported having to choose between heating or eating

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Changes to Warm Homes grant mean some miss out this year - list in full of who is eligible

Almost 300,000 disabled people will not get the money as Government prioritises those receiving means-tested benefits

Al Jazeera

What the war means for Ukrainians with disabilities

Rights activists and carers are filling the gap as the war creates huge challenges in accessing disability support.

Daily Record

Scots urged to check if they are eligible for new benefits to ease cost of living crisis

Scottish Government ministers are asking people to check what they could claim for under powers devolved to Holyrood.

ABC News

Shepparton disability provider Gallawah rapidly growing thanks to unique service

Tina Powney wondered whether her son, who lives with a range of disabilities, would be the next Indigenous person to die in custody during one of his periods in jail. She decided to create the kind of service she needed but could not find.

ABC News

More Australians are being prescribed ADHD medication than ever, but myths about the neurological condition still remain

Millions of Australians are being treated for ADHD but misconceptions about the condition's treatment, diagnosis and who it effects still linger.

The Guardian - UK

‘Unforgivable’: UK government errors denied thousands disability benefits

Campaigners hit out after data reveals majority of successful appeals were due to Department for Work and Pensions mistakes

Daily Mirror

Actor duo with Down's Syndrome break new ground with their comedy drama series

Leon Harrop and Sarah Gordy are the first actors with learning disabilities to land lead roles in a major UK show – which was written by scriptwriters who all have a disability

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