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Disability insurance process 'traumatic'

A family has told a Senate standing committee their son's NDIS funding was cut in 2021 despite him being permanently disabled.

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Energy-saving home improvement grants of up to £5,000 could help reduce fuel bills this winter

More than 3,740 grant applications have been successfully made this year so far.

Daily Record

Why employers need a new approach for disabled workers of colors

The NAACP is mapping the midterms using GIS software to identify key issues for Black voters.

Fortune

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Means-tested benefits that could stop if you do not report a hospital stay

Payments may be reduced or paused if the relevant department is not notified, even if it's just one night - read our guide below on what to do in this situation.

Glasgow Live

DWP says it has 'no plans' to means-test PIP disability benefit claimed by 3million Brits

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) sought to calm fears, two weeks after new Cabinet minister Mel Stride refused to rule out restricting the benefit to the poorest

Daily Mirror

Christina Applegate could radically change disability representation on screen

After being diagnosed with MS in 2021, the ‘Anchorman’ star returns to screen in a new season of her Netflix comedy. Her physical changes are seamlessly incorporated into the show – and it’s something other programmes should learn from, writes Nicole Vassell

The Independent UK

State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits could stop if you do not report a hospital stay

Payments may be reduced or paused if the relevant department is not notified, even if it's just one night.

Daily Record

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PIP payment date and award rate update for those moving over to benefit

More than 322,000 existing PIP claimants will transfer to the new Adult Disability Payment, which will not need a new application, and could be more beneficial for many.

Glasgow Live

Universal Credit claimants with specific health conditions could be due extra £627 a month

If you need help due to an illness, disability or mental health condition you may qualify for extra financial support from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Glasgow Live

DWP says 'no plans' to start means testing for disability benefits including PIP or DLA

The DWP had previously not ruled out introducing a means test for disability benefits.

Daily Record

Time for action: How to make the NDIS 'the best' it can be

"You can't build a strong NDIS off the back of workers who have no training, no leave and want to get out of the sector".

Newcastle Herald

People of State Pension age with any of these health issues could be due up to £92 each week

People of State Pension age claiming Attendance Allowance will receive either £247.40 or £369.60 every four weeks.

Daily Record

How accessibility for disabled university students can benefit all students

Although many university students are eager for in-person elements of the university experience they missed early in the pandemic, what might we overlook in the rush to “return to normal”?

The Conversation

Charities fear for 500,000 households who will no longer get Warm Home Discount

Changes to the Government's Warm Home Discount scheme mean those claiming disability benefits are no longer able to claim a rebate this winter despite huge rises in energy bill costs

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Warning more than 500,000 households no longer eligible for £150 Warm Home Discount

Those receiving Disability Living Allowance and Personal Independence Payments are no longer eligible to receive the discount

Daily Record

People on Universal Credit with any of these health conditions could be due an extra £627 each month

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

Daily Record

New disability payment replacing PIP may include ‘informal observations’ during the consultation

Adult Disability Payment has now replaced PIP for new claimants living in Scotland.

Daily Record

New payment date and award rate update for people on PIP moving to devolved disability benefit

More than 322,000 existing PIP claimants will transfer to the new Adult Disability Payment.

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Resourcing key for children with disabilities to succeed in public schools, but barriers remain

While Caitlyn's experience at a suburban Perth primary school has been positive, advocates are calling for more to be done to help public schools teach children with a disability.

Daily Record

People on PIP moving to new devolved disability payment may see other benefits stop

If you do not report the change to DWP, HMRC or local council, other payments may automatically stop.

The Independent UK

All the cost of living help available before Christmas and how to get payments

Poorer households are expected to be hardest hit, while elderly people have reported having to choose between heating or eating

ABC News

Discrimination, sexual harassment still touch the lives of too many, commissioner says as new report released

Tasmania's anti-discrimination commissioner says it is evident that discrimination, sexual harassment and incitement to hatred continue to touch the lives of too many in the state, as a new report reveals the stories of some affected.

Newcastle Herald

Serial fraudster's lawyer asks judge not to impose 'crushing' prison sentence

The barrister for a serial fraudster who scammed an elderly man out of $120,000 last year and defrauded the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has asked a judge not to impose a "crushing" sentence on her client.

Daily Record

DWP could give people of State Pension age with back pain up to £369 each month

Nearly 1.4m people across the UK currently receive either £61.85 or £92.40 each week through Attendance Allowance.

Nottingham Post

Call for DWP review of PIP application process dismissed despite support

The petition, which remains open, has gained over 15k signatures so far

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