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'The media's dangerous portrayal of disability fakers has real-life consequences'

The view of disability presented is so black and white, you’re either 'fit and healthy' or you’re viewed as 'suffering' from a condition, miserable and constantly in pain

Daily Mirror

People over State Pension age with diabetes could be due up to £407 each month from DWP

More than 17,200 older people are receiving financial help through Attendance Allowance for diabetes.

Daily Record

People on Carer's Allowance could lose £307 a month if any of these changes are not reported

There are nine main changes in circumstances which all unpaid carers need to report to DWP.

Daily Record

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Existing PIP or DLA claimants transferring from DWP to new disability payment could see other benefits end

The move needs to be reported to DWP, HMRC or your local council or other payments may automatically stop.

Daily Record

Single mother denied daughter’s disability benefit for six years due to ex-partner’s work

Government fought eight-year legal battle to try and stop 13-year-old receiving disability benefits

The Independent UK

People on Universal Credit with health issues could be due payments of up to £1,059 each month

If you need help due to a disability or long-term health condition you may qualify for support through PIP or ADP.

Daily Record

Brendan Lawlor on playing Golf with a disability and striving to raise awareness

The talented Golfer has come in for abuse from online trolls, but he won't let them deter him from raising awareness of disability Golf.

Irish Mirror

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New Attendance Allowance application trial being offered to 60 people making a new claim each week

Invitations are currently being offered to older people who meet the current scope of the DWP trial.

Daily Record

Canada’s euthanasia system should be warning sign to other countries, MPs told

Concerns were aired that people who lack access to disability services or psychiatric treatment can be offered euthanasia under Canadian law.

The Independent UK

DWP could provide up to £691 each month for people with any of these 70 neurological conditions

People in Scotland with a neurological condition could be eligible for Adult Disability payment.

Daily Record

Young people providing part-time care for someone urged to claim £359 annual payment

The Young Carer Grant is for Scots aged 16, 17 or 18 who provide up to 16 hours of care each week.

Daily Record

Should you opt for travel insurance? Here is all you need to know

Experts suggest that travelers may look at the option of taking travel insurance covers considering the potential financial consequences in case of an accident.

The Hindu

People on PIP never need to report any of these six changes to the DWP

Not every change in circumstances will affect your entitlement to PIP or see payments paused.

Daily Record

Adelaide taxis should be fully accessible, disability advocacy group urges ahead of SA budget

A disability advocate's call for all Adelaide taxis to be made fully accessible is being considered by the SA government — but it says a solution will not be in next week's state budget.

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Daily Record

People making a claim for Adult or Child Disability Payment can now use new supporting information option

The new service is only available to disability benefit claimants in Scotland.

Daily Record

Stroke survivors over State Pension age could be due up to £407 each month in Attendance Allowance

Older people who have had a mini stroke may also be eligible for either £68.10 or £101.75 each week.

Daily Record

Check if you are due £150 cost of living payment being made to 6.7m people this month

The disability cost of living payment will be made between June 20 and July 4.

Nottingham Post

DWP cost of living payments including Universal Credit, DLA, PIP, ESA and Pension Credit could add up to £1,350

Five different payments are being given out by the Department for Work and Pension (DWP) in the 2023/2024 financial year and some people could get more than one

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Donna Traynor says tribunal settlement amount "exaggerated" in speculation

The former BBC Newsline presenter alleged she was discriminated against on the basis of age, sex and disability

Daily Record

Home Bargains employee told 'not to play disability card' given £25,000 payout

Ryan Walker, 26, who suffers from cerebral palsy, was told "not to play the disability card" by his former supervisor.

Chronicle Live

DWP cost of living payments for Universal Credit, DLA, PIP, ESA and Pension Credit claimants could reach £1,350

Cost-of-living payments to people receiving a range of different benefits could really help families out this year.

Manchester Evening News

The 'silent epidemic' leaving almost 28 million Brits in horrific pain - including Eamonn Holmes

“Although often devastating to the millions who have it and one of the biggest causes of disability in the UK, to others it cannot be seen”

ABC News

Merriwa Grove disability care closure leaves vulnerable residents facing relocation

A residential disability and aged care facility in regional Victoria is closing due to financial pressures, leaving families scrambling to find solutions for their loved ones.

Salon

COVID benefit changes mean new hardship

Ending the pandemic emergency increases burdens for people with long COVID

Chicago Sun-Times

Police are not the answer for helping people in mental health crisis

The national 988 crisis hotline was supposed to divert calls away from 911, but too often, law enforcement is still the default response.

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