The Latest Breaking News from Disability

New Adult Disability Payment online sample form could help people claim up to £156 each week

A successful claim for the devolved disability benefit could help with daily living and mobility costs.

Daily Record · Feb 20, 2023

DWP PIP, DLA or ADP claimants to receive up to £8,983 tax-free during new financial year

These payments are completely tax-free

Nottingham Post · Feb 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 · Feb 20, 2023

Scots mum with Multiple Sclerosis blasts 'barbaric and discriminatory' ScotGov benefits rules

Amy Newton is backing the MS Society Scotland’s call for the scrapping of the 20-metre rule.

Daily Record · Feb 20, 2023

Wheelchair basketball immediately hooked Paul Gooda, and the team sport would save his life

Ghungalu man Paul Gooda says adjusting to life with a disability has been difficult. When he joined a team sport, he was hooked.

ABC News · Feb 20, 2023

Disability and dignity – 4 things to think about if you want to 'help'

The prevailing public perception is that everything people with disability do is a challenge. Sometimes, that is true. In those times, we may ask or say “yes” to a kind and respectful offer of assistance. Other times, and more often than not, we are simply navigating daily life when a…

The Conversation · Feb 19, 2023

DWP cash boost for millions on PIP, Adult Disability Payment or DLA worth up to £8,983

Weekly disability payment rates explained as DWP changes come into play from April 2023.

Chronicle Live · Feb 19, 2023

'Muscular dystrophy robbed me of my passions but finding a new one saved me'

Jack Moyse said art was 'cathartic' for him

Wales Online · Feb 19, 2023

Surf therapy improves lives of children with disability, neurodiversity on NSW South Coast

Occupational therapist Gabbie Johnson ditched the clinic for the coast, turning to surfing to help children with a disability or neurodiversity find their feet. Parents say the results have been transformative.

ABC News · Feb 18, 2023

Paralympic champion has passionate new mission as "people used to stare at me"

Wheelchair rugby star Ayaz Bhuta was part of the history-making British team that landed Paralympic gold at the Tokyo 2020 Games and, now that he has announced his retirement, he's ready to inspire in the next part of his life

Daily Mirror · Feb 18, 2023