The Latest Breaking News from Disability

New PIP plans include sharing health assessment report with claimant before award decision is made

DWP said PIP claimants will be able to ‘clarify evidence’ so that it can make the right decision as early as possible.

Daily Record · May 1, 2023

DWP explains if PIP claimants get new £900 cost of living payments

The initial £301 pay out is being given to people who currently receive benefits

Bristol Post · May 1, 2023

NDIS cost scrutiny is intensifying again – the past shows this can harm health and wellbeing for people with disability

Those in the disability field have been expressing a sense of whiplash since Friday. Many had felt buoyed by reassurances from Bill Shorten, minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), at the National Press Club the previous week that a reboot would ensure the scheme was “here to stay”.…

The Conversation · May 1, 2023

Boy, 9, urges Rishi Sunak to boost NHS funds for hard-of-hearing therapy

Orson Grimer is thriving at school after his parents saved up nearly £14,000 for a two-year Auditory Verbal therapy course - but this is not available to thousand of other deaf children

Daily Mirror · Apr 29, 2023

Artists with disabilities flourishing in NI shopping centre

"There's so many people that would benefit from this, either from the disability side or from the mental health side."

Belfast Live · Apr 29, 2023

Meet the Scottish mum travelling the world spreading autism acceptance

A SCOTTISH mum is to speak at an event in Dubai in a bid to raise awareness of autism and what can be done to help those living with the disability.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 29, 2023

LGBTIQA+ people with disabilities often feel 'desexualised' and overlooked, but things are getting better

Even within the normally inclusive LGBTQIA+ community, people with disabilities are often overlooked because of attitudes around disability and sex, but things are changing for the better.

ABC News · Apr 29, 2023

Why Indian colleges and workplaces need a mental health policy

Most educational institutions and workplaces in India do not have a robust diversity and inclusion policy that addresses the concerns of employees and students with mental health conditions. 

Newslaundry · Apr 28, 2023

DWP list of 21 health conditions which could make you eligible for £700 a month

PIP is a disability benefit and is given to those with long-term mental or physical health problems or disabilities

Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2023

Disability advocates in shock over Labor announcement of NDIS 'growth target'

Disability advocates have reacted furiously to the government's move to rein in spending on the National Disability Insurance Scheme, after it unveiled a plan that could save the budget $50 billion over the next decade.

ABC News · Apr 28, 2023