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'Burning shame as Brits from all sections of society were left in Covid's crosshairs'

All Covid support has gone, but there are still shielders – disabled people who know their underlying conditions put them at too great a risk from Covid to venture out and reclaim a fully lived life now

Daily Mirror

Older people may be due all three new cost of living payments worth up to £1,350

Cost of living payments for £900, £150 and £300 are set to be made over the 2023/24 financial year.

Daily Record

£150, £300 and £601 cost of living payments are due this year - check if you qualify

The final means-tested cost of living payment of £299 will be made next year.

Daily Record

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Perth family facing deportation as son's Down syndrome diagnosis deemed taxpayer burden

A young family from India who migrated to Perth faces deportation because their son Aaryan, who has Down syndrome, has been denied permanent residency.

ABC News

Accessible air travel: what rights do disabled passengers have at airports and on flights?

Strict rules are laid down by the EU and UK, but these are not always followed

The Independent UK

New cost of living payment eligibility designed by DWP to reduce chances of people missing out on money

The £900 means-tested cost of living payment will be delivered in three lump sums over the next financial year.

Daily Record

Parents of children with health issues urged to claim new payment worth up to £172 each week

The devolved benefit is now supporting more than 54,700 children and young people across Scotland.

Daily Record

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New £50 heating payment set to be made to around 400,000 people before end of this month

Around 400,000 people on low incomes will be paid over £20m through a new Scottish Government benefit in March.

Daily Record

'We need homes': disability groups call for action

Groups representing the 1.4 million NSW people with disabilities have called on the major political parties to put inclusion front and centre.

AAP

'Deep regret': Life Without Barriers responds to royal commission blast

Andrew Vodic, executive officer of the Community Disability Alliance Hunter, said the findings in the royal commission report were 'disturbing'.

Newcastle Herald

'Doctors don't trust me' - Autistic student speaks out over NHS 'barriers'

Newcastle University's Lauren Gilbert spoke of how they had been treated differently by medics because of their autism

Chronicle Live

People claiming Universal Credit could also be due up to £627 each month on top of benefit

If you need help due to an illness, disability or mental health condition you may qualify for extra financial support from DWP.

Daily Record

Life Without Barriers needs to change its ways, but NDIS problems are system wide

Shortcomings at Life Without Barriers

Newcastle Herald

Disability services giant urged to compensate woman for sexual assault inside group home

The disability royal commission tells one of Australia's largest disability service providers to consider paying financial compensation to a woman who was sexually assaulted by one of its support workers.

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Disability carer told to pay over sexual misconduct

Disability care provider Life Without Barriers failed in its response to sexual misconduct and assault at one of its group homes, a royal commission has found.

Daily Record

New update for people on PIP due to move to devolved disability payment this year

Social Security Scotland has issued important advice for existing claimants on PIP or DLA due to transfer from DWP.

Bristol Post

DWP: PIP monthly payments of £627 a month if you have one of 70 conditions

Almost three million people in the UK qualify

360info

The ethical minefield of screening for disabilities

With prenatal genetic screening now routine, it’s relevant to ask whether prospective parents or scientists understand enough about the results.

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ABC News

Disability advocates offer connection through touch at tactile workshop

Touch is an essential human need but one that is often missing from the lives of intellectually disabled women. Advocacy groups are trying to address that through workshops offering hair brushing, manicures and massage.

ABC News

Accessible rentals in short supply amid calls for minimum accessibility standards for all new houses in NSW

The Sydney woman is struggling to find a new home with access for her wheelchair, caught by the no-grounds eviction policy and a dire shortage of rentals prioritised for those that need them most.

The Conversation

What is trauma insurance and what do I need to know if I am considering getting it?

Trauma insurance (also known as crisis cover or critical illness insurance) is not a widely understood cover. Many people don’t even know it exists.

ABC News

Criminal turns new leaf after being diagnosed with neurodisability, calls for better screening in prisons

An ex-convict who spent most of four decades in different prisons urges the West Australian government to improve screening for cognitive disabilities in the justice system.

Glasgow Live

Glaswegians urged to claim heating support payments amid ongoing cost of living crisis - how to claim

People living in Glasgow can still claim help for their heating bills. However, there are certain criteria you will have to meet. Here's what help is available and everything you need to know.

Bristol Post

DWP claimants could get up to £8,983 tax-free this year, full list of increases

Annual uprating means most benefits and the state pension will go up in April

Chronicle Live

Council backs charter urging more government action on disabled employment outcomes

North Tyneside Council has signed a charter urging central government to help disabled people in the workplace.

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