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The Latest Breaking News from Disability

New payment update for people in Scotland moving from PIP to devolved health benefit

Around 320,000 people claiming PIP will transfer to Adult Disability Payment by the end of 2025.

Daily Record

Who can get the £150 cost of living payment and what date will it be paid?

Around 6 million people are eligible

The Independent UK

£150 DWP cost of living payment to hit millions of bank accounts next week

Around six million people on benefits will start receiving the money soon

Wales Online

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All the cost of living help available and how to get the payment

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

The Independent UK

DWP bonus payment for people on certain benefits to be paid before Christmas - check if you qualify

Millions of people will receive the tax-free payment if they are eligible during the qualifying period in December.

Daily Record

DWP's Universal Credit changes that will affect millions before Christmas

Six changes to Universal Credit will come into play before the end of the year

Liverpool Echo

Check if your disability benefit qualifies for new £150 cost of living payment due next week

Around six million people on qualifying benefits will receive the payment from September 20.

Daily Record

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NDIS Minister Bill Shorten announces plan to free up hospital beds as WA backlog revealed

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten announces a plan to clear a backlog of almost 180 patients with disabilities who have been stuck in WA hospitals, in a move that could save taxpayers millions.

ABC News

Why we must make this chronic condition a disability

Warren Tate explains why we need to move on reclassifying Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome as a disability - especially given the effects of Long Covid.

Newsroom.co.nz

DWP making six major changes for millions who claim Universal Credit ahead of Christmas

The Department for Work and Pensions is urging claimants to be aware of what the changes are and how they could be impacted

Chronicle Live

Brits may be eligible for £270-per-month DWP payment - plus Christmas bonus

If you are a carer aged over 16 you may be eligible for monthly Government benefits, as well as a small Christmas bonus, from the Department for Work and Pensions

Daily Mirror

All DWP cost of living payments between now and Christmas

A myriad of support is being offered to members of the public to help them get through what is expected to be a difficult winter

Manchester Evening News

Families of disabled children beg Liz Truss for bills aid and inflation-proof benefits

Carers of disabled children say it's a matter of life and death that the prime minister grants them bills aid and inflation proof benefits in order to keep lifesaving equipment running

Daily Mirror

DWP confirms when 6 million people can expect further £150 cost of living payment

The payment is for people with disabilities and designed to help with rising gas and electricity costs

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Wales Online

DWP confirms when 6million people will get extra £150 cost of living payment

You should start to see payments arrive within days

Daily Record

People on PIP moving to new disability payment this autumn may need to tell DWP about it

You may also have to contact your local authority if you currently get support for housing or Council Tax.

Newcastle Herald

Disability services scrutiny 'welcomed' as providers urge people not to 'give up' job search

"Higher performing" DES providers are urging people living with a disability not to be deterred from searching for meaningful work.

Edinburgh Live

DWP announces important changes to disability benefits which will affect many

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have made an important announcement about a change to its premier disability benefit payment this week, helping many households with financial support.

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Ukrainians with disabilities remain trapped in conflict zones, U.N. committee says

Some people with disabilities in Ukraine remain trapped in life-threatening situations and must be evacuated to ensure they can access basic needs like food and heating as winter approaches, the U.N. disability rights committee said on Friday.

Daily Record

Attendance Allowance set to be replaced by new benefit following rollout of Adult Disability Payment

Pension Age Disability Payment will provide financial support for older people living in Scotland.

Daily Mirror

List of cost of living payments still to be paid after new energy help confirmed

Prime Minister Liz Truss has confirmed the Ofgem price cap will be replaced with an “Energy Price Guarantee” for two years, with the typical household bill to be capped at £2,500 a year

Daily Record

Should the Olympics and Paralympics be merged?

Commonwealth Games put on their largest ever integrated para-sports programme at Birmingham 2022 and has led to some calls for the Olympics and Paralympics to do the same.

ABC News

What are the COVID-19 face mask rules for each state and territory?

National cabinet agreed to end the mask mandate for domestic flights from Friday, but face coverings are still required in some situations. Check out the mask rules for your state or territory.

Daily Record

11 PIP myths that stop people making a claim for support worth up to £627 every month

Nearly thre million people across the UK are receiving between £24.45 and £156.90 each week through PIP.

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Kitchen with a purpose

With the sole purpose of empowerment, the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) is a regional centre for people with disabilities. The centre is managed by the APCD Foundation, under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.

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