The Latest Breaking News from Disability

When it feels like no one believes you: how to ensure your pain is taken seriously

Writer and disability campaigner Laura Elliott shares ways that people in pain can get better healthcare results

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2023

People over State Pension age with hearing issues could be due up to £101 each week

More than 7,800 older people are receiving either £68.10 or £101.75 through Attendance Allowance.

Daily Record · Apr 17, 2023

DWP confirms PIP to stay non means-tested when it becomes the only health assessment for benefits

Work Capability Assessments could be scrapped as early as 2026 under new proposals.

Daily Record · Apr 17, 2023

Calls for changes to migration laws as families shown the door due to high medical costs

Kayban was born in Australia with a disability. His parents want to extend their working visa but have been told his care costs too much.

ABC News · Apr 15, 2023

Shortage of wheelchair accessible taxis reaching 'crisis point' as minister set to review taxi licensing framework

Disability advocates say the shortage of wheelchair accessible taxis is reaching "crisis point" with the state's transport minister revealing the taxi licensing framework will be reviewed.

ABC News · Apr 15, 2023

Britain's Got Talent judges well up as magic act, 13, delivers emotional audition

Britain's Got Talent hopeful Cillian O'Connor, 13, left judges Simon Cowell, Bruno Tonioli, Amanda Holden, and Alesha Dixon in floods of tears after he delivered a powerful performance highlighting his disability

Daily Mirror · Apr 15, 2023

Queensland council seeks to block disability housing project over fast-tracking concerns

Two-storey development south-east of Brisbane at the centre of legal battle amid a housing crisis across the state

The Guardian - AU · Apr 15, 2023

DWP providing over 36,000 people with diabetes up to £691 each month in financial help

People in Scotland may be able to claim Adult Disability Payment for diabetes and other health conditions.

Daily Record · Apr 15, 2023

All the benefits not eligible for £301 DWP cost of living payment

Only those receiving eligible means-tested benefits will be able to receive the cost of living payments

Manchester Evening News · Apr 14, 2023

Social Security may be failing well over a million people with disabilities – and COVID-19 is making the problem worse

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.

The Conversation · Apr 14, 2023