The Latest Breaking News from Disability

ATAGI is considering a fifth COVID-19 vaccine dose, but how many boosters should I already have and who is eligible?

The federal government is waiting on advice about whether Australians should have a fifth COVID-19 vaccine. So, how many people have had the current boosters and who is eligible for what?

ABC News · Jan 18, 2023

Extra code can get you £50 more cold weather cash depending where you live - see list

As temperatures dip below zero, millions of Brits struggling in the cold can apply for cold weather payments in postcodes which have seen continuously freezing weather

Daily Mirror · Jan 18, 2023

People of State Pension age with angina may be due up to £369 extra each month from DWP

More than 1.4 million older people are receiving Attendance Allowance payments of either £61.85 or £92.40 each week.

Daily Record · Jan 18, 2023

Scottish university launches its first-ever wheelchair basketball team

ABERDEEN’S Robert Gordon University (RGU) is set to launch its first-ever wheelchair basketball team after receiving £15,000 funding.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 18, 2023

Disabled youth offend at higher rates

Young people with a disability in NSW have higher rates of contact with the justice system, and are strongly over-represented in the youth custody population.

AAP · Jan 17, 2023

Striking UIC faculty pickets, rallies with local, national leaders: ‘Without you, this place would not run’

The union is demanding higher minimum salaries, bigger pay raises that match inflation, mental health support for students, better job security for non-tenure track faculty, learning disability assessments for students and more.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 17, 2023

People with disabilities in group homes are suffering shocking abuse. New housing models could prevent harm

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was designed to be a market-based system that would shift power from government and providers to consumers.

The Conversation · Jan 17, 2023

Dutch amend constitution to specify gay, disabled protections

The Dutch Senate on Tuesday approved an amendment to the Netherlands' constitution to make it explicitly forbidden to discriminate against someone on the basis of their sexual orientation, or disability.

Reuters · Jan 17, 2023

8 DWP changes to Universal Credit and benefits in the UK for 2023

UK residents will see 8 changes to the system - although not all will impact Notts residents

Nottingham Post · Jan 17, 2023

Dutch Senate expands constitutional ban on discrimination

The Dutch Senate has approved a change to the country’s constitution to expand its first article to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation or disability

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023