The Latest Breaking News from Disability

DWP disability benefits change expected to mean thousands paid sooner

New legislation comes into effect in April

Nottingham Post · Mar 25, 2023

DWP £900 cost of living payment expected by end of spring

It's going to be paid in three installments

Manchester Evening News · Mar 25, 2023

IN FULL: SNP leadership candidates answer questions on disability issues

THE SNP leadership candidates have addressed a range of important questions on disability issues.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 25, 2023

Full list of benefits going up from April 2023 – from Universal Credit to state pension

Inflation-linked rises detailed, all applying from April 10

Nottingham Post · Mar 24, 2023

Christina Applegate denounces Candace Owens for mocking disability-inclusive Skims ad

Christina Applegate, who has been vocal about living with multiple sclerosis, criticized Candace Owens this week for mocking an underwear ad featuring a model in a wheelchair.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 23, 2023

All the Council Tax discounts that could slash your bill ahead of April rise

Many local authorities will soon raise their council tax severely

Manchester Evening News · Mar 23, 2023

Glasgow social care cuts leave disabled people without help to 'go to the toilet'

The Glasgow Disability Alliance has called for reform of the 'broken' social care system as cuts of almost £22m have been agreed.

Glasgow Live · Mar 23, 2023

DWP shares where and when cost of living payment dates for ‘vast majority’ of people will be announced

Over eight million people are due to receive the first payment of £301 this Spring.

Daily Record · Mar 23, 2023

'None of those were mercy killings': A vigil for disabled people killed by family

LOS ANGELES — In the Burbank chapel, as attendees braced to hear the names of the dead, Pastor Ryan Chaddick welcomed the sparse crowd with familiarity.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 23, 2023

Devolved benefits and payments only available to people in Scotland set to increase next month

Scottish Child Payment has already increased to £25 per week for every eligible child.

Daily Record · Mar 23, 2023