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Nigerian newborns weigh less if their mothers use biomass fuel - a major health risk

Babies should ideally weigh about 2,500g or more at birth. Birth weight is a vital indicator of foetal and neonatal health. If a newborn weighs less than 2,500g – because they are preterm or their growth in the womb was restricted for some reason – they are more at risk…

The Conversation

Racist hate crimes pass 100,000 in England and Wales for first time

Disability, sexual-orientation and religious hate crimes all increased last year while anti-transgender crimes rose by 56%

The Guardian - UK

People on PIP or DLA moving to new disability payments may see other benefits stop

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

Daily Record

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How long PIP payments really last and maximum award length to expect for a long-term health condition

Nobody claiming PIP is given a lifetime payment award from the DWP.

Daily Record

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Bill Shorten on NDIS reform and the Optus fallout

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a landmark reform of the last decade. But while delivering much benefit, it has operational problems and its cost has escalated dramatically – currently around $30 billion annually, there have been suggestions it could reach $60 billion. The scheme looms as one of…

The Conversation

Netball's Marie Little Shield returns, giving people with intellectual disability chance to play for state or territory

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on sporting opportunities, especially for people with a disability, so the return of Netball's Marie Little Shield competition is a welcome boost for players with an intellectual disability.

ABC News

Uneven path to a decent home: Australians with a disability face battle for accessible housing

Tristan waited years for essential alterations to his community housing property, only to be told they were too expensive. His story is not unique

The Guardian - AU

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Lifeline emerges for those affected by closure of Activ, WA's largest disability services provider

Plans are unveiled to find jobs for more than 750 supported employees after Activ Foundation, WA's largest disability services provider, announced plans to close its worksites, but long-term concerns remain.

ABC News

Aged care system accused of failing older Australians with disability, as those over 65 years remain locked out of NDIS

Australians aged over 65 years who live with disability are unable to apply for the NDIS. Advocates say that amounts to discrimination and the aged care system cannot support them adequately either.

ABC News

‘Second-class citizen’: man lifted on to plane as Darwin airport had no ramp for wheelchair users

Being carried across the gap between the air bridge and the plane risked his, his wife’s and airline staffs’ safety, says passenger

The Guardian - AU

People making new claim for PIP may not need to attend an assessment

There are five application scenarios where people making a new claim may not need to go through the consultation process.

Daily Record

Paralympic hero Kadeena Cox admits people have accused her of "faking" disability

Kadeena Cox says she feels like she is "fighting a losing battle" after opening up about people accusing her of "faking" her disability"

Daily Mirror

Disabled student stuck living in Glasgow hotel due to lack of suitable flats

Aishwarya and mum Usha are desperate to find somewhere to rent in Glasgow but believe they are being knocked back from potential properties due to her disability.

Glasgow Live

NHS trust 'inadequate': Families tell CQC how restraints 'injured our loved ones' at Lanchester Road Hospital

A shocking report reveals safety fears at a North East mental health and learning disability NHS trust

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New health care guide for families with special needs hailed as a one-stop shop for health management

Struggles accessing support for her own son lead a West Australian researcher to come up with a new document to act as a "one-stop shop" for families of people with special needs.

The Independent UK

Kids with disabilities face off-the-books school suspensions

Advocates say schools increasingly are removing children with disabilities from the classroom because of behavior issues related to their disability but not recording the actions as suspension

Daily Record

People of State Pension age to get £300 on top of Winter Fuel Payment from next month

The £300 pensioner cost of living lump sum will be added to Winter Fuel Payments in November and December.

Newcastle Herald

Disability group says sorry after cyber hack

The affected individual said they had also been caught in the Optus hack and had done everything possible to protect their information by various methods including changing passwords. They had gone to Service NSW at Wallsend for new driver's licence number after the Lifestyle Solutions hack but were told it…

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Put lived experience at NDIS heart: Alcott

Dylan Alcott has handed a report into NDIS participation to the government, saying he's excited people with disabilities will be at the forefront of the scheme.

Newcastle Herald

Disability provider acknowledges data hack four months after it happened

Lifestyle Solutions accused of delay in acknowledging cyber breach

Wales Online

What to do if you haven't received the £150 cost of living payment

You might still be entitled to the payment if you haven't had it yet

Belfast Live

Cost of Living: Payments available in Northern Ireland

The payments available and if you are eligible

Manchester Evening News

DWP update on £150 disability cost of living payment for people still waiting

People who are missing the payment can now report it online

Daily Mirror

All cost of living help still to come including £324 payment - and when you'll get it

The Government has already paid out billions of pounds to help with the rising cost of living, but there is more cash coming later this year and into 2023 as well

Chronicle Live

DWP: If your £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment is missing you can report it

Almost six million have received the £150 payment for disabled people due by the end of September, but the DWP said some may be paid later in October

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