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The Latest Breaking News from Disability

11 DWP PIP myths that stop people claiming up to £627 every month

There is support out there for millions of people

Nottingham Post

Cost of living Scotland payment dates and claimant eligibility criteria

In response to the worsening cost of living crisis, a number of one-off payments and discounts have been announced for households across the UK — though the eligibility criteria differs for each one

Edinburgh Live

Transfer process for people on PIP moving to new disability payment from end of August

More than 305,000 existing PIP claimants will start to move from DWP to new benefits system from August 29.

Daily Record

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Cost of living one-off payment dates for people on certain benefits who qualify for support

One-off payments of £150, £300 and £650 for millions of people will start in a few weeks.

Daily Record

With a return to Labor government, it's time for an NDIS 'reset'

Labor’s election win sees a return of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to the control of the party that first passed legislation for it. Bill Shorten’s appointment as NDIS Minister makes him responsible for the scheme he championed and helped establish.

The Conversation

Tanzila Khan: disability rights campaigner tells young women ‘the world is yours’

Winner of the inaugural Amal Clooney Women’s Empowerment award says she saw mainstream culture did not represent her, so she created her own space

The Guardian - UK

11 PIP myths that stop people claiming DWP support worth up to £627 every month

A successful claim for PIP results in financial support of between £24.45 and £156.90 each week.

Daily Record

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Mentally challenged entitled to medical assessment at their residence, rules HC

Government can consider exempting those suffering from other disabilities also from appearing in person to obtain disability certificates, says judge

The Hindu

Woman fired when she was on maternity leave wins £20,000

She won claims of maternity and pregnancy discrimination, disability discrimination, and victimisation

Wales Online

DWP disability £150 cost of living boost available to certain benefits claimants

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak unveiled a substantial financial support package to help ease the cost of living crisis, and certain benefits claimants are eligible for extra money

Glasgow Live

Fans slam Katie Price for 'photoshopping' picture of son Harvey on his 20th birthday

On Friday, May 27, Harvey - who was born with septo-optic dysplasia, Prader-Willi syndrome, autism and a learning disability - turned 20.

Daily Record

Dates to expect cost of living payments including £650 energy bills help

From National Insurance changes to tax credits and disability payments, we have listed the support available to people and when

Chronicle Live

Stars of summer: Florence Shaw, Claire Rushbrook, Arthur Hughes and Patricia Allison

Some of the actors and musicians in the summer’s most exciting new shows, from Grace Jones’s Meltdown to a radical Richard III, give us a taste of what to expect

The Guardian - UK

DWP: Everyone on these 7 disability benefits to get £150 boost - including PIP

Many recipients will also receive a further £650 because of other state support they are entitled to

Chronicle Live

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Wales Online

When will my cost of living payment arrive? All dates including £650 energy bills help

From National Insurance changes to tax credits and disability payments, you could have some cash coming you way

Daily Record

Nine ways people can automatically qualify for the Blue Badge scheme

A Blue Badge holder travelling as either a driver or passenger can park for free in disabled parking bays.

The Guardian - AU

Single mothers hope Anthony Albanese’s upbringing might spur change

Women much like the PM’s mum Maryanne need action to raise welfare payments and cut waiting lists for public housing

Chronicle Live

Rishi Sunak's Cost of Living package - who gets what and when?

The Chancellor announced the £21bn Cost of Living package on Thursday in the House of Commons

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The Hindu

Disability and the barriers to feminine hygiene

Economic and structural factors create more hurdles to hygiene management, good health, health-seeking behaviours

Wales Online

Mum jailed after 'grossly exaggerating' health in £4m clinical negligence claim

Holly White was caught on video driving to supermarkets and walking around without any disability despite claiming she needed a crutch and could only walk a few steps without resting

Glasgow Live

Full list of DWP and HMRC claimants that qualify for new cost of living payments

A newly announced £15 billion package of financial support is intended to help households across Scotland and the UK get through the worsening cost of living crisis.

Belfast Live

Cost of Living payment details announced by Department for Communities

You may be eligible for one, or more, of these Cost of Living Support Payments if you get certain benefits or tax credits

The Independent UK

All the cost of living help available and how to get it including £400 energy bill discount

The British chancellor announced a host of new measures this week after criticism the government wasn’t doing enough

The Independent UK

Love Island cast to take part in inclusion training ahead of 2022 season

Islanders will undergo coaching relating to inclusive language around disability, sexuality, race and ethnicity

Daily Record

Full list of DWP and HMRC benefits that qualify for three new cost of living payments

The payments are worth between £150 and £650, but can be stacked for eligible claimants.

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