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Learning disability and autism treatment provider placed in special measures following inspection

The service had previously been placed under special measures in 2019.

Manchester Evening News

New disability payment replacing PIP will include ‘informal observations’ during the consultation

Applications for Adult Disability Payment will open nationwide on August 29.

Daily Record

An autism minister may boost support and coordination. But governments that follow South Australia's lead should be cautious

This week, the South Australian government announced the appointment of Emily Bourke to the role of assistant minister for autism. It’s the first portfolio of its kind in Australia.

The Conversation

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Payments you may be entitled to in the cost-of-living crisis

Guide to help that may be available to aid the household budget

Wales Online

New Carer’s Allowance help guide updated to reflect potential impact of State Pension on benefit

If you qualify for Carer’s Allowance other benefit payments may change.

Daily Record

DWP clarifies £326 payment eligibility for people on Tax Credits due cost of living support next month

Over one million people are set to receive the first part of the £650 means-test payment in September.

Daily Record

Planning for COVID-19 vaccine rollout left too late, Commonwealth failed to adequately engage states, damning review finds

The former Morrison government's planning for Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout was not "timely", it underestimated how difficult it would be to protect aged care and disability residents and failed to adequately engage with the states and territories before the rollout began, a damning review has found.

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Morrison government failed to provide priority for at-risk groups in vaccine rollout, report says

National audit report on vaccine rollout found planning ‘was not timely’ and distribution to priority populations had not ‘met targets’

The Guardian - AU

Funding helps kids set sail in Newcastle

A non-profit organisation which allows people with a disability to enjoy sailing will replace its ageing Newcastle boat with a $298,000 grant from the state government.

Newcastle Herald

Hurley says he had ‘no reason to believe’ extra ministries would be kept secret – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

People with intellectual disability have a right to sexuality – but their families have concerns

Many South Africans living with intellectual disability don’t have opportunities to be part of community life. They may lack the opportunity to learn, work or enjoy leisure activities and social connections like anyone else.

The Conversation

Introducing the 2022 TD Fellow on Disability and Inclusion

The Walrus and TD Bank Group are pleased to announce the appointment of Trisha Gregorio as the TD Fellow on Disability and Inclusion

The Walrus

Cost of living payment due dates to help every household plan ahead for winter

Millions of people will receive one-off payments for £150, £300, £324, £326 and a £400 energy rebate.

Daily Record

People with intellectual disability can be parents and caregivers too – but the NDIS doesn't support them

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare last month released its report on people with disability. It shows two in three people with disability aged 35 to 44 years have parenting responsibilities and over one in five people with intellectual disability aged 15 to 44 years have children.

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NDIS fraud reports reveal the scheme's weakest points

Last year, nearly A$45 million in National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) payments were cancelled as they were thought to be fraudulent. But more recent estimates suggest that may be nowhere near the level of fraud occurring in the scheme.

Daily Record

Essential PIP tips for DWP assessments in-person, over the phone or by video call

Evidence gathered from consultations will be used to determine the outcome of a PIP claim.

ABC News

NDIS provider accused of failing to protect support worker from sexual assault by client

South Australia's workplace safety watchdog is taking legal action against an Adelaide disability service provider, alleging it failed to protect a support worker from being sexually assaulted by a client.

Daily Record

Cost of living petition calling for disabled people to get £650 payment due revised response from DWP

More than 20,000 people have signed a petition calling for the £650 cost of living payment to include those on disability benefits.

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Wales Online

Campaign to have wheelchair taken off Blue Badges

There are calls for the disability parking badge to be made more inclusive

Daily Mirror

Snorers can get up to £156 a week in DWP benefits - and thousands do already

Snoring can be a sign of a more serious medical condition like sleep apnea, which can qualify you for Personal Independence Payment benefits of up to £156 every week

Daily Record

Existing PIP claimants may be transferred to new disability payment before their scheduled date

There are three ways a ‘natural transfer’ to Adult Disability Payment could be triggered.

Daily Record

New disability benefit may be paid to some people at a daily rate instead of every four weeks

The daily rate of Adult Disability Payment is the equivalent to one-seventh of the weekly rate.

The Guardian - AU

Newcastle’s housing crisis in spotlight amid row over emergency accommodation

Advocacy groups attack NSW authorities’ rejection of proposal to use former disability centres

Bangkok Post

Bridging the gap

At a news writing camp, participant Kotcharak Kaewsurach was told to accompany a disabled person who would drive him to a restaurant. Many questions popped into his head. When Kotcharak arrived at the car, however, he was surprised to see the person move to sit behind the steering wheel, after…

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NDIS taskforce to hunt down organised crime groups 'robbing' billions from disability clients

A police taskforce will be established to target organised crime groups allegedly intimidating and exploiting disability scheme participants and defrauding billions of dollars from the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

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