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Disability advocates seek better public education about e-scooter hazards

Uneven surfaces, wheelie bins, parked cars — and now e-scooters — all cause daily frustrations for people with mobility issues, and now advocates want the public to help make footpaths safer.

ABC News

The Welsh woman who's become the role model she never had growing up with cerebral palsy

"The fact that I'm not ordinary means that I can do something extraordinary with my life and make a difference."

Wales Online

Social welfare Ireland: Six lump sum payments due in November as thousands to get big cash boost

Details were confirmed in Budget 2023

Irish Mirror

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Ananthalakshmi Venkitarman sees light despite the darkness

There are lessons to learn from one’s disablities according to disability inclusion specialist Ananthalakshmi who uses festivals and traditions to start a dialogue

The Hindu

Disability program riddled with problems

The federal Social Securities Income program is leaving many without monetary aid that matches inflation costs

Salon

Liz Truss is a new leader with the same old Tory disdain for disabled people

The PM is weighing up a cut in benefits that will take many to the brink, says journalist and disability campaigner Laura Elliott

The Guardian - UK

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.

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Thursday headlines: Drivers warned of 'challenging' weather and Lewis Capaldi's 'hell hole' farmhouse

Here are the main headlines on the Daily Record website today.

Daily Record

Budget will balance inflation, rates: PM

The federal government has not changed its position on tax cuts legislated for 2024, the prime minister says as pressure mounts to rule out scrapping them.

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All the DWP payment dates between now and Christmas including £324 cost of living payment

Many are facing a tough winter - but there are some key dates when you can expect extra financial support

Wales Online

Dis Life: 'Disabled Brits face more cuts and hoops to jump through to prove we are worthy'

Disability campaigner Anna Morell says that Therese Coffey burying the white paper won't 'shine a public light on the things which need fixing in the systems for which she is responsible'

Daily Mirror

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.

The Conversation

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…

ABC News

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.

The Guardian - AU

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

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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.

The Guardian - AU

‘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

Daily Record

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 Mirror

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"

Glasgow Live

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.

Chronicle 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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