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Disabled Coronation Street star reveals prejudice from taxi drivers, doctors and public

Cherylee Houston, 47 - who plays Izzy Armstrong in Coronation Street - writes candidly about her experiences of disability as part of the Mirror's Disabled Britain: Doing It For Ourselves series

Daily Mirror

How people on legacy benefits can keep same level of entitlement when they migrate to Universal Credit

An estimated 900,000 legacy benefit claimants will receive less money through the managed migration process.

Daily Record

UEFA criticised for ‘disregarding’ views of disabled fans in Paris final review

Level Playing Field believes disabled supporters’ views are not represented on the Champions League final review panel.

The National (Scotland)

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Consider job applicants with disabilities

Employers are being urged to be more open to job applicants with a disability to help address staffing shortages in Australia.

AAP

'Disabled people portrayed as villains too often - but we exist beyond our conditions'

Daily Mirror

How to get support in Nottingham to tackle the rising cost of living

There is help available - here's a round up of what's out there

Nottingham Post

DWP warned about PIP payment delay impact with claimants waiting months for cash

The Government urged to 'get a grip' on the backlog of PIP payments by Citizens Advice as people increasingly struggle during the cost of living crisis

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DWP shares why legacy benefit claimants cannot switch back once they start Universal Credit claim

An estimated 900,000 legacy benefit claimants will receive less money through the managed migration process.

Daily Record

People in receipt of benefit warned they could have to repay hundreds of pounds if they miss key deadline

A warning has been issued ahead of the important deadline this month

Wales Online

Cash boost of up to £326 each year for young people caring for someone claiming disability benefit

The payment is for those aged 16, 17 or 18 who provide up to 16 hours of care each week.

Daily Record

People claiming new PIP-style payment may also qualify for wide range of benefit top-ups and discounts

An award for Adult Disability Payment could lead to travel discounts and Council Tax reductions.

Daily Record

PIP claimants warned over '£300m payment delays'

Some people are waiting five months for a decision on disability benefits

Liverpool Echo

Quickly check if you qualify for Cost of Living Payments worth up to £1,100 this year

At-a-glance guide to DWP one-off payments due to start landing in bank accounts from next week.

Daily Record

Disabled benefits claimants ‘waiting months for £300m in delayed PIP payments’

Working-age claimants are waiting five months for a decision

Wales Online

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The Guardian - UK

Five-month disability benefits delay causing hardship, says Citizens Advice

UK charity says 150 people an hour contacting it over backlog in processing personal independence payment claims

The Independent UK

Disabled benefits claimants ‘waiting months for £300m in delayed payments’

Disability benefit claims have risen steadily over the past three decades, the Institute for Fiscal Studies said.

Bangkok Post

Disability benefits system needs revamp

More than half of people with disabilities in Thailand do not receive welfare assistance from the government. This is unacceptable.

The Conversation

Incarcerated people with disability don't get the support they need – that makes them more likely to reoffend

People with disability are over-represented in prison and some are criminalised because of behaviours related to their disability. But they are unlikely to have their disability recognised or adjusted for, and the connection between the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the criminal justice system has long been problematic.

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Daily Mirror

'13 years of a hostile environment for disabled shows how little Government values us'

The breaking down of barriers has brought about change through the passing of the important - but woefully inadequate - Disability Discrimination Act 2005 and later the Equality Act 2010 into law

Daily Record

Dundee councillors sign off on extra £1.5m for city parks and play areas

Much of the cash going towards the installation of accessible play equipment that is suitable for children regardless of their disability.

Daily Record

New disability benefit payment rates could be higher than PIP following review due to start next year

Eligibility for the new benefit could also differ from the current criteria for PIP.

ABC News

SA to trial off-road wheelchairs, mountain trikes to enhance tourism for people with disabilities

When a bike accident put the brakes on former triathlete Yvette Eglinton's fast-paced, outdoorsy lifestyle, she decided to help others living with disability to access nature more easily.

Daily Mirror

Huge majority of the people struggling right now with fuel poverty are disabled people

A huge majority of the people struggling right now with fuel poverty are disabled people - Britain's largest minority group - as the cost of living crisis sky rockets

Daily Mirror

Why life costs disabled people £600 a month more - forcing people into tough choices

Research from disability charity Scope revealed the extra costs disabled people face for essentials leaves them with less money in their pocket than non-disabled people - and for almost a quarter of families with disabled children, those extra costs amount to over £1,000 a month

Daily Mirror

'Job opportunities for blind people in the UK have fallen - the situation is deplorable'

The most lasting impact of both my time government, and now as a member of the House of Lords, is simply this: to demonstrate that someone with a defined disability can not only work on equal terms but reach the highest levels of government in this country

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