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Students’ death in accident: Maharashtra govt doubles ex gratia for kin

MUMBAI: The state government has doubled ex gratia payment for accidental death and permanent/partial disability of a student in Maharashtra from this academic year. The family of a student who dies in an accident will now be entitled to Rs 1.50 lakh as against the earlier Rs 75,000, while the…

The Times of India

Infertility, miscarriage and stillbirth ‘linked to an increased risk of stroke’

Globally, stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability in women.

The Independent UK

‘Blue slip’ problem hangs up veterans toxic exposure bill

WASHINGTON — A Senate-passed bill to expand health care and disability benefits to veterans exposed to burn pits or other toxic substances during their service has run into a constitutional objection from the House.

Tribune News Service

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On jobseeker, I often just had one meal a day. Now I am worried I’ll need to get used to that again

Poverty is a political choice. The new Labor government must raise jobseeker payments to protect our most vulnerable

The Guardian - AU

Bristol dad and carer says cost of living is a 'constant worry' despite £150 payment

"But the worry pales into insignificance when the alternative is your child dying"

Bristol Post

‘This can save lives.’ Purple Alert, for adults with disabilities, added to Florida system for finding the missing

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Floridians may notice a new color of alert flashing across highway message boards soon.

Tribune News Service

Tribunal rules long covid is a disability after caretaker sacked

The caretaker has suffered severe fatigue since catching covid in 2020

Liverpool Echo

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Disabled households pushed into debt by rising cost of living, charity warns

Government cost-of-living support will only offer temporary relief for disabled people and their family carers, according to the charity Sense.

The Independent UK

Covid wristbands could track deterioration in health before symptoms develop

A study shows that by monitoring factors such as skin temperature and heart rate, the wristbands could be combined with artificial intelligence to offer a diagnosis. The AVA bracelet, originally designed as a fertility tracker, is already on sale

Daily Mirror

New Adult Disability Payment applicants can use their mobile phone to submit evidence

New claimants can take pictures of crucial documents and submit them online.

Daily Record

Full list of DWP Cost of Living Payments for people on low incomes and certain benefits

All the benefits that qualify for between £150 and £650 in extra cash support.

Daily Record

DWP outlines how disability benefit claimants could be eligible for £150

If eligible, you do not need to apply

Nottingham Post

Learning Disability Week 2022: Dates, theme and how to get involved

There are 1.5 million people in the UK living with a learning disability.

Evening Standard

DWP outlines why Employment and Support Allowance claimants won't get £650 payment next month

A response was received to the question

Nottingham Post

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Daily Mirror

Long Covid IS a disability, tribunal rules in landmark discrimination case

Terence Burke initially experienced mild coronavirus symptoms but soon suffered from fatigue and headaches that left him unable to attend his job as a caretaker at Turning Point Scotland

Wales Online

Petition demanding that people on disability benefits be given £650 cost-of-living payment hits milestone

The campaign has seen more than 10,000 people sign up in support - now the Government must respond

Daily Record

Wishaw MP appeals to disabled people to share their airport experiences

Marion Fellows had already been investigating the state of special assistance in air travel when the news broke that a passenger on a flight to Gatwick died.

The National (Scotland)

Applicants for new disability benefit programme can expect 'compassionate process'

APPLICANTS for a flagship new benefit from the Scottish Government can expect a “compassionate” process, says the social security minister.

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Bristol Post

Comedians hope to use their platform to change the way people talk about disability

Comics Tom Skelton and Tom GK will perform their stand-up shows at the Bristol Improv Theatre to use comedy as a tool of empowerment

Edinburgh Live

The cost of living payment worth £1000 for anyone not on DWP or HMRC benefits

Those on benefits can claim a £650 support payment, and or another £150 if they are on disability payments - but what if you're on neither of these and need extra help?

Nottingham Post

Official response due after petition for people on PIP and other disability benefits to get £650 payment hits milestone

The petition has hit its first milestone

Daily Record

PIP and ESA claimants urged to share views on DWP health assessments at Glasgow event next week

The Scottish Government’s plans for replacing PIP with the Adult Disability Payment will also be discussed at the Strathclyde University event.

Nottingham Post

All the DWP PIP conditions providing 3m people with up to £627 a month

Financial support of up to £156.90 each week

Daily Record

Petition calling for people on PIP and other disability benefits to get £650 payment due official response

The petition also wants to see unpaid carers receive the cost of living payment being given to those on means-tested benefits.

Daily Record

New disability payment replacing PIP in three council areas from today involves no private sector assessments

People can now apply for Adult Disability Payment in Angus, North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire.

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