People on PIP or DLA could see changes to Motability Scheme this year when lease ends Over 700 vehicles have been added to the Motability Scheme this Spring. Daily Record · May 18, 2023
DWP explains the 23 health conditions that qualify you for over £300 a month in employment and support allowance You could be missing out on the money even though you are eligible Wales Online · May 17, 2023
The 56 health conditions that could entitle you to £407 a month DWP offers monthly support to those with ailment or disability that hinders their daily activities The Independent UK · May 17, 2023
DWP sees increase in Personal Independence Payment due to mental health conditions Across the UK more than 3.2 million people are claiming the benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions Nottingham Post · May 17, 2023
Second contempt petition in Orissa High Court as government fails to make Puri Jagannath temple disabled friendly A prominent disability right activist and a quadriplegic himself filed a second contempt petition in Orissa High Court following State government’s failure to provide wheel-chair bound devotees access to 12th century Shree Jagannath Temple, Puri, despite the court twice ordering to do so. The Hindu · May 17, 2023
DWP list of conditions as millions missing out on payment worth £400 a month It is one of the DWP's most underclaimed benefits, as around 3.4 million people in the UK are eligible to claim but don't Nottingham Post · May 17, 2023
NDIS participants unable to receive support they require due to lack of access New data reveals that, while remote regions have attracted the highest average plan value, participants in those postcodes spend less due to restricted service provision. ABC News · May 16, 2023
Disabled passenger fumes as man's 'courteous' act deprives him of reserved seat A passenger who always makes sure to reserve a train seat for their fiancé, who has a disability, wasn't happy at all when it emerged that a fellow passenger's 'courteous' act had deprived him of his seat Daily Mirror · May 16, 2023
New cost of living help for people with disabilities due for debate by MPs next week MPs will debate proposals calling for the £650 payment and an energy grant to be given to people on disability benefits. Daily Record · May 16, 2023
The 56 health conditions that could entitle you to £407 a month DWP offers monthly support to those with ailment or disability that hinders their daily activities The Independent UK · May 16, 2023
Man speaks out after suing boss for not raising pay while off sick for 15 years Ian Clifford, 50, claimed he was the victim of disability discrimination because his salary hasn't been increased in the 15 years he has been off work - however, he lost his case Daily Mirror · May 16, 2023
New Cost of Living support for thousands across Nottingham to be confirmed within weeks Councils have received grant funding from the Government to deliver support Nottingham Post · May 16, 2023
People of State Pension age with angina may be due up to £407 extra each month from DWP More than 1.4 million older people are receiving Attendance Allowance payments of either £68.10 or £101.75 each week. Daily Record · May 16, 2023
Electronic waste kept out of landfill in the hundreds of tonnes thanks to this Queensland charity A recycling program has found a way to divert tonnes of discarded electronic devices and huge amounts of precious metals and other components from landfill, while also providing disability employment. ABC News · May 15, 2023
The Conversation · May 15, 2023 Government plans to use NDIS purchasing power to help save billions – but they shouldn't put products before people Last week’s federal budget included a A$732.9 million investment to get the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) “back on track”. In the next four years, there are also plans for a $15.3 billion reduction in NDIS costs.
Belfast Live · May 15, 2023 Stormont budget cuts may have negative impacts on disabled and older people "Any reductions to public transport would disproportionately impact on individuals with a disability as these are key users of these services"
The Guardian - AU · May 15, 2023 Anglicare asked to review procedures after royal commission finds it failed to report sexual assault Organisation found to have ‘lacked a trauma-informed approach’ and failed to support disabled woman appropriately
Daily Mirror · May 15, 2023 Exact date this month you should receive £301 cost of living payment by More than seven million households across the UK were paid the £301 by May 2 - but the deadline for all payments to be made is May 17, so keep an eye on your bank account
Bristol Post · May 15, 2023 £350 DWP payment for 'thousands' who don't claim benefits like Universal Credit How those in Bristol will know if they are eligible
Edinburgh Live · May 15, 2023 Worker who took 15 years of sick leave sues employer after not getting pay rise Ian Clifford, who was on sick lave for 15 years, has claimed he was the victim of disability discrimination by tech giant IBM because his salary hasn't increased since 2008.
Daily Record · May 15, 2023 Claim PIP or ADP for mental health issues and you could be due up to £691 each month More than one million people in Scotland experience some form of anxiety which affects their daily lives.
Irish Mirror · May 15, 2023 Worker out sick for 15 years sues employer who refuses to give pay rise Ian Clifford was on a fixed plan of disability pay for 30 years until he reached 65, meaning he would receive r £1.5 million
The Conversation · May 14, 2023 Ableism and disablism – how to spot them and how we can all do better When the 2022 Australian of the Year was announced, Dylan Alcott wheeled onto the stage. Australian audiences are tuning in to watch TV shows featuring people with disability: You Can’t Ask That, Love on the Spectrum and Employable Me.
Chronicle Live · May 14, 2023 PIP, DLA and other benefit claimants could be entitled to free driving lessons The Driving Lessons Grant Programme offers up to 40 hours of driving lessons to help people pass their tests
Salon · May 14, 2023 All my COVID precautions were in vain The uncontrolled spread of COVID-19 means there are few treatments left for immunocompromised people like me