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Disability benefit cuts will affect Wales disproportionately, campaigners say

UK government declined to conduct Wales-specific impact assessment for plans, despite calls from first minister

The Guardian - UK

10 Types of Insurance You Didn’t Know You Needed

Life is full of surprises—some good, some not so much. While most people know about health, auto, and homeowners insurance, there’s a whole world of overlooked insurance policies that can make a huge difference when the unexpected happens. If you think you’re fully protected, you might want to think again.…

The Free Financial Advisor

Design and Disability review – ‘A world-shaping, boundary-breaking joy of a show’

From self-tightening shoes to an all-purpose hands-free vibrator, this superb exhibition demonstrates that disability-led culture and design is about so much more than ramps

The Guardian - UK

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Free school meals for more children in England is a positive thing, but there’s a catch

The government’s announcement won’t mean much if disability and Pip cuts push more families into poverty, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

Voices: I went to a DwP benefit cut consultation: Here’s what I found

COMMENT : Attendees were told how important their views were – but it speaks volumes that we were handed leaflets with the number of the Samaritans on it, writes James Moore

The Independent UK

Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme launched

Topics at the event in August include the apocalypse, rave culture, disability and sexuality.

The Independent UK

DWP news, updates, and information on claiming benefits

People struggling with the cost of living can claim benefits for support, even if they work, have savings, or own a home.

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Kathy has terminal cancer and cares for her son with a profound disability. At a crisis point, his NDIS funding ran out

As the national disability insurance scheme undergoes changes, advocates say participants have become collateral damage, placing their carers in impossible situations

The Guardian - AU

Veterans’ protests planned for D-Day latest in nearly 250 years of fighting for their benefits

Veterans across the United States will gather on June 6, 2025, to protest the Trump administration’s cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as the slashing of staff and programs throughout the government. Veteran-led protests will be held at the National Mall, 16 state capitol buildings and over…

The Conversation

First Nations Leaders Demand Justice After 9th Indigenous Death In Custody This Year

First Nations leaders are demanding answers after a young Warlpiri man died in NT, marking the 9th Indigenous death in custody this year

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Friday briefing: The inequality in disability support: what my son gets, and what others can’t afford

In today’s newsletter: Finding – and funding – the support Max needs reveals how care varies wildly depending on where families live and how much they can pay

The Guardian - UK

People with disability are dying from cancers we can actually prevent, our study shows

People with disability are missing out on screening programs that could help detect cancer early, and after diagnosis, are less likely to survive, our study shows.

The Conversation

Ministers consider tweaks to soften welfare cuts before key vote

Disability benefit assessment rules may be relaxed after backlash from more than 100 Labour MPs

The Guardian - UK

Starmer Scrambles to Defuse Anger Over Disability Reform Scheme Rollout

Facing Pressure, Labour Considers Tweaks to Disability Plan

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US firm that tests eligibility for UK disability benefits reports 23% rise in profits

British arm of Maximus is biggest provider of functional assessment services for DWP

The Guardian - UK

Jobcentres will no longer force people into ‘any job’ available, minister says

Alison McGovern promises long-term career support in wake of Labour’s significant cuts to disability benefits

AAP

App could change how Aussies with a disability dine out

Australians with a disability will be able to simplify the process of finding out just how accessible given venues are thanks to a revolutionary new app.

The Guardian - UK

Ellie Simmonds: Should I Have Children? review – fails to properly tackle the stigma around disabled babies

The Paralympian’s thoughtful documentary about whether to become a parent is a compelling watch. But it doesn’t go far enough to address social prejudices around disability

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Uninformed comments on autism are resonant of dangerous ideas about eugenics

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health and human services secretary in the United States, held a recent news conference and made uninformed comments on autism. His remarks created an uproar, especially among people with autism and other disabilities.

The Conversation

Nature writing can feed the myth of the outside as a cure – but my own work has helped me reframe my illness

Wild swimming and forest bathing have gained in popularity, all in a bid to improve our health. With “green prescriptions” now being issued by doctors instructing patients to spend time outdoors, ideas of “nature cure” – spending time in the natural world for healing purposes – may seem like a…

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10 Benefits That Veterans Are Eligible For But Most Don’t Use

America owes its veterans a debt far beyond words, but when it comes to accessing the benefits they’ve rightfully earned, far too many are left...

The Independent UK

DWP reveals the 700,000 people who will avoid Starmer’s PIP benefits changes

Minister for social security and disability Sir Stephen Timms confirmed which group will be unaffected by PIP changes

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Ellie Simmonds opens up about her decision whether to have a baby

The Paralympian is candid in a documentary that explores raising children with a disability. Plus: the wild case of the Titan sub disaster. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves should invest extra money in economic growth, not spend it on U-turns, former adviser warns

Exclusive: Call from former Treasury minister Jim O’Neill will pile pressure on chancellor and PM amid demands for hat-trick of U-turns on winter fuel allowance, two-child benefit cap and disability payments

The Conversation

Labor women make history by overtaking men in cabinet. So is the job done?

The Albanese government has achieved a striking gender equality milestone following its election for a second term.

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