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Over half of DWP disability assessors quit in a year over feeling ‘despised’

Department for Work and Pensions reveals that health professions are leaving profession in droves

The Independent UK

The government has promised a $25 billion boost to hospital funding – but only hints at real reform

Federal and state governments have finally resolved their long-running standoff on public hospital funding.

The Conversation

‘A disaster for disabled people’: Shabana Mahmood urged not to scrap recording of non-crime hate incidents

Home secretary confirmed this week that police in England and Wales would be scrapping category in its current form

The Guardian - UK

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Parents in England fear losing support for disabled children due to Send reforms

Survey by disability charity finds 45% of parents of children with complex needs ‘worried support will be taken away’

The Guardian - UK

3 Ways the New Social Security Rules Could Impact Middle Class

Learn how new Social Security rules could affect middle-class retirees and workers, from reduced benefits to shifting filing strategies.

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Why Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Are Different for Everyone: The Unpredictable Truth About MS Disease

Why do multiple sclerosis symptoms vary widely? Learn how MS disease causes unpredictable neurological symptoms through lesion location, immune response, disease type, and individual triggers.

Medical Daily

58 Times People Were So Smart It Was Borderline Creepy

You get smart. Then you get uncomfortably smart. That rare, off-the-charts, stop-everyone-in-their-tracks type of intelligence that is both a wonder and a ‘WTH?!’ to witness. From a guy who struggled to read but taught himself college chemistry from a textbook in one evening, to a child with an intellectual disability…

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Champions for women's health and equality honoured

Gender equality, mental health, disability and women's health champions have been recognised in this year's Australia Day honours.

AAP

How A VFX Artist’s Real-Life Experience With Disability Inspired Him To Make The Movie Paper Bag Plan

The writer/director talks about his authentic gem.

Cinemablend

John Knight obituary

Disability campaigner at Leonard Cheshire whose mischievous personality brought a fresh perspective to the charity

The Guardian - UK

Nationals meet after three frontbenchers resign – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Going for gold – and the grassroots: how Loughborough University is levelling the playing field in para sport

From the Paralympics to school PE, Loughborough’s expertise in sports tech and social research is widening accessibility for everyone

The Guardian - UK

NDIS tool to determine support not tested on variety of disability types – including diverse autism, experts warn

Exclusive: Experts also alarmed ICAN tool – a three-hour interview – may be conducted by people with no allied health background

The Guardian - AU

Disability care breaches prompt million-dollar fine

The Federal Court has imposed a $1.1 million penalty on a disability not-for-profit for breaking reporting laws and failing to provide proper care.

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The Conversation

Like Jane Eyre, I’ve been seen as unconventional and abnormal. I’m autistic – is she too?

Nearly 200 years since Charlotte Brontë published Jane Eyre, her unconventional orphan Jane – with her intense emotions and sense of injustice – continues to captivate and intrigue readers.

The Conversation

Taking paracetamol in pregnancy doesn’t increase your baby’s risk of autism or ADHD – new review

If you’ve been pregnant in the past few months, you may have faced a dilemma. You wake up with a fever, a pounding headache or back pain – and then pause. Is it safe to take paracetamol?

The Guardian - UK

Study debunks Trump claim that paracetamol causes autism

Taking drug in pregnancy does not raise chances of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability, ‘gold standard’ review finds

The Independent UK

Woman with disability sues Florida over new law that allows pregnant women to park in accessible spaces

The law was passed in 2025 as part of a broad transportation bill that had unanimous support in the House and Senate

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The Conversation

Nigeria’s 2027 election can set a model for disability inclusion. Here’s how

Nigeria has built an impressive legal framework for disability rights. The challenge now is turning these commitments into consistent, lived realities for voters with disabilities. With elections in 2027, the country has an opportunity to show others what full electoral inclusion looks like.

The Guardian - AU

Scott’s sister says an unlikely champion saved his life. NDIS changes may stop others getting the same help

Exclusive: After a $24,000 legal fight, Scott Clough won the disability support he needs. New appeal rules mean others may not have the same protection

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on long waits for disability benefits: the system should not push people closer to poverty

Editorial: It takes a year for some personal independence payment claims to be processed, creating the perfect storm for vulnerable applicants

The Conversation

The academic study of politics is failing disabled people – with real-world consequences

Diversity among students and researchers is a common goal across academia. This has been driven by a desire to increase opportunities for the historically marginalised in higher education – moving away from the straight, white and male personification of academia.

Evening Standard

Tube station rebrand for Heineken ad sparks accessibility concerns

Disability charity warns 'Bakerl0.0' name changes could confuse vulnerable passengers

Clever Dude

When Assistance Programs Update for the New Year, These Income Thresholds Quietly Shift

Every January, millions of Americans receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to their Social Security or disability benefits. While that extra money is meant to help with inflation, it can quietly push recipients over the income limits for key assistance programs. From food stamps to Medicaid, these programs update their income…

The Independent UK

MPs warn some disability claimants waiting more than a year for claims to be processed, damning report finds

Disabled claimants have come to expect ‘reliably poor service’ from the DWP, scathing review finds

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