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Five bucks an hour may solve crisis in disability care

Australians with disability could face worsening support and resources as the workforce struggles to retain and attract talent.

AAP

Some people on sickness and disability benefits ‘taking the mickey’, says Liz Kendall – as it happened

The work and pensions secretary said those who think they were unable to work probably could with the right support

The Guardian - UK

Work and Pensions Secretary says some people on benefits ‘taking the mickey’

A report from the DWP found 49% of health and disability benefit recipients reported they felt they would never be able to work or work again.

Evening Standard

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As Labour touts more brutal cuts to benefits, how is this different from life under the Tories?

There may be no nasty impulse to punish ‘skivers’, but the end result – those who need help most hit hardest – is exactly the same, says columnist Frances Ryan

The Guardian - UK

How universities can help make our cities more accessible for people with disabilities

People living with disabilities, ranging in severity, regularly face barriers. Oftentimes, built environments are designed in ways that fail to consider the needs of those in situations of disability. That can include improperly sized ramps for wheelchair users or public spaces that are not sensory friendly.

The Conversation

Double-amputee mountaineer aims to complete Seven Summits challenge this year

Hari Budha Magar, an adventurer and disability campaigner, is aiming to become the first double above-knee amputee to climb the Seven Summits.

Evening Standard

How the Fair Housing Act Gave Us Emotional Support Parrots

The right to a reasonable accommodation has produced some absurd results.

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How to Retire Early Due to Disability or Caretaking

If you must retire early due to disability or to care for a loved one, these six steps to make it work financially.

Kiplinger

Friday briefing: How do you fix Britain’s broken disability benefits system?

In today’s newsletter: Keir Starmer promised to ‘never turn our backs’ on those in need. But the government’s ‘unacceptably poor service’ is driving many disability benefit claimants towards hardship and greater distress

The Guardian - UK

Lisa Murkowski rips Trump's comments on disability and diversity

Exclusive: Murkowski says Trump’s words ‘does not project the level of empathy’

The Independent UK

Disabled Britons suffering 'unacceptable treatment' at hands of DWP

The damning report comes ahead of Labour plans to cut disability benefit spending

The Independent UK

Disability benefit claimants ‘wait 10 times longer for calls to be answered’

The chairman of the Public Accounts Committee described the report’s findings as ‘disheartening’.

The Independent UK

Kendall promises sweeping reforms to sickness benefits

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall said ‘big reforms’ were needed to cut the welfare bill.

Evening Standard

“You Walked In Here Didn’t You”: Employee Refuses To Believe Teen Is Disabled, Gets Reported

This woman says she was nearly forced out of a mobility cart by an ignorant store worker, who believed that she was “too young to be disabled”. The post “You Walked In Here Didn’t You”: Employee Refuses To Believe Teen Is Disabled, Gets Reported first appeared on Bored Panda.

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The Independent UK

Tanni Grey-Thompson: ‘I think disability still gets forgotten’

The Paralympian tells Lisa Salmon more needs to be done for disabled children’s sport, and for getting the able-bodied fitter and healthier, too.

Evening Standard

Charity concerns as NHS prepares to publish priorities for the year ahead

Every year the NHS sets out key objectives for the coming year.

AAP

Disability reforms 'need leadership, action'

A plan to stamp out homelessness for Australians living with disability needs real action and not just talk if lives are to be improved, advocates say.

The Guardian - AU

Dutton wants to slash thousands of government jobs in an Elon Musk-style crusade. But what’s actually on the chopping block?

Cutting the 36,000 new public servant roles created under Albanese could lead to delayed payments and affect disability services, Labor says

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Traitors finalist Alexander helps to boost Mencap donations by more than £30,000

The former British diplomat said the charity helped to support his younger brother who died at the age of 17.

The Independent UK

Labour gives update on sickness and disability benefit reforms as spending cuts expected soon

This government will control the UK’s benefit bill ‘once and for all’ says Reeves

The Guardian - UK

AI prototypes for UK welfare system dropped as officials lament ‘false starts’

Exclusive: Pilots for staff training, jobcentres and speeding up disability benefit payments not being taken up

The Guardian - AU

Neale Daniher’s worthy recognition is a unique opportunity to change the conversation about the NDIS

By amplifying the voices and experiences of people with high support needs, the Australian of the Year could help steer the narrative towards human outcomes

The Independent UK

Benefits of welfare outweigh the cost, Labour warned ahead of cuts

Sir Keir Starmer has said Labour could be “ruthless with cuts” at the upcoming Spending Review

The Guardian - AU

‘Comedy of errors’: NDIS reform leaves disabled Australians fearing what comes next

With a new minister, a looming federal election and tight reform timelines, advocates point to a palpable undercurrent of fear around cuts to individual funding

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“Avoid Doctors Wasting My Freakin’ Time”: Woman’s Medical Binder Goes Viral

After dealing with dismissive doctors one too many times, disability and human rights activist Jessica Wetz came up with a creative solution. The post “Avoid Doctors Wasting My Freakin’ Time”: Woman’s Medical Binder Goes Viral first appeared on Bored Panda.

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