The Latest Breaking News from Disability

Study shines light on depth of poverty in Australia

Poverty in Australia is highly gendered and affects single parents, migrants and people living with a disability at above average rates, a new study has found.

AAP · Mar 21, 2023

DWP State Pension and PIP claimants to receive up to £1,506 a month from April

The money would equate to £19,853 across the next financial year, for someone on the full New State Pension and highest level of PIP

Nottingham Post · Mar 21, 2023

'Met Report shows shocking discrimination - but disregard for ableism isn’t a surprise'

Report found that 33 per cent of staff with a disability or long-term illness have experienced bullying. Disability was also the most recurring tribunal claim brought against the Met in recent years

Daily Mirror · Mar 21, 2023

Community support helps family navigate challenges of Down syndrome

The parents of a woman living with Down syndrome say they have seen major changes in attitudes towards the condition during their daughter's lifetime.

ABC News · Mar 21, 2023

NDIS provider pursued financial growth over client safety, disability inquiry finds

Royal commission also criticises federal disability watchdog for its handling of complaints centred on provider Afford

The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2023

The Guardian view on reforms to disability benefits: exacerbating misery

Editorial: Scrapping the work capability assessment is welcome, but the government’s proposed alternative won’t rebuild trust

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2023

Disability service provider 'put revenue over safety'

A major provider of disability services prioritised growth and finances over client safety and service quality, a royal commission inquiry report has found.

AAP · Mar 20, 2023

Every DWP cost of living payment from April - who is eligible and when money will be paid

Here is a list of payments people can expect if they are struggling financially this year - see if you can get any extra cash help

Chronicle Live · Mar 20, 2023

Older people on PIP claiming State Pension set to receive up to £1,506 each month from April

People on the full New State Pension and highest level of PIP or ADP awards could get up to £19,853 in next financial year.

Daily Record · Mar 20, 2023

New update on devolved disability payment processing times for people waiting on decision

Some 60% of nearly 20,000 new applications were approved for an award of up to £627 a month by January 2023.

Daily Record · Mar 20, 2023