The Latest Breaking News from Disability

Passenger claims Qatar Airways crew removed him from flight due to disability

The Australian man has spina bifida and was travelling alone

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022

Australian man says he was booted from Qatar Airways flight because of his disability

Craig Nolan incident comes after disability royal commission hears airlines are ‘dehumanising’ passengers with disabilities

The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2022

Women with disability already battle stereotypes. I can't afford to be an angry, brown woman, too

As a brown, Muslim disabled woman, I don't have the luxury of cutting off friends who offend me. If I were to cancel every person who made an ableist, sexist, Islamophobic, or racist comment, I would truly be isolated.

ABC News · Dec 6, 2022

DWP and HMRC 2023 benefit increases including Universal Credit, Jobseekers Allowance and State Pension

Around 10 million households are set to benefit from the extra financial support

Nottingham Post · Dec 6, 2022

DWP Cold Weather Payments eligibility and temperature they kick in

As the temperature drops, the Government's Cold Weather Payments kick in. Here's everything you need to know about it

Nottingham Post · Dec 6, 2022

People on PIP may be able to backdate other benefits to the start of their award

An award for PIP or Adult Disability Payment could also lead to housing support and Council Tax discounts.

Daily Record · Dec 6, 2022

DWP confirms new payment rates from next April for PIP, State Pension, Universal Credit and other benefits

HMRC has also confirmed the new rates and thresholds for Child Benefit and Tax Credits.

Daily Record · Dec 6, 2022

Full list of DWP and HMRC benefits set to increase in 2023 including Universal Credit

Benefit payments will increase for those on Universal Credit, Pension Credit, JSA, DLA and more

Liverpool Echo · Dec 6, 2022

Melbourne woman wins battle against National Disability Insurance Agency for mental health assistance dog

There are calls for the National Disability Insurance Agency to change the way it provides funding for some people with assistance dogs, with advocates reporting people with mental health conditions are being knocked back despite life-changing results.

ABC News · Dec 5, 2022

Will this week's cold snap trigger a DWP cold weather payment?

Temperatures are set to plunge from Wednesday onwards but payment rules may be cold comfort for shivering families

Chronicle Live · Dec 5, 2022