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Public urged to take part in consultation on plans for new disabled riding centre

The charity behind plans for a new Riding for the Disabled facility in Stirling say they want to improve disability services more broadly within Forth Valley. And they are encouraging people to participate in their three-month consultation ahead of

Daily Record · Nov 8, 2022

Full list of DWP cost of living and heating payments due to be issued before Christmas

Eight million households in the UK are expecting the second instalment of the cost of living payment from the DWP within the next two weeks - but this is not the only financial support available this winter.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 8, 2022

Most PIP assessments being conducted by phone or video call - key tips for every type of consultation

New data from DWP shows that 74% of assessments were conducted remotely in September.

Daily Record · Nov 8, 2022

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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 · Nov 8, 2022

Tennessee DA seeks death sentence commutation, AG against

Tennessee’s conservative attorney general and Nashville’s liberal district attorney are at odds over whether a death row inmate is intellectually disabled and consequently should not be executed

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022

Australia's preparing for its next COVID-19 wave — here's a look at the rules if you test positive

Australians no longer have to isolate when they have COVID-19 but, with cases rising as new variants emerge and vaccination coverage wanes, different states have different recommendations about what to do if you are infected.

ABC News · Nov 7, 2022

Social welfare Ireland: Exact dates for once off extra cost of living payments this month

Thousands of people are in for a much needed cash boost this November

Dublin Live · Nov 7, 2022

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Outdated disability laws to be reviewed

The public will have their say on an overhaul of disability services law as the Albanese government launches a long-overdue review into the legislation.

AAP · Nov 7, 2022

Five changes hitting DWP benefits including Universal Credit before Christmas

The updates include cost of living support grants, tougher work search rules and fast track rules - and all these procedures will affect Department for Work and Pensions benefits before Christmas.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 7, 2022

Second cost of living £324 payment to be sent out from tomorrow to millions

People claiming certain benefits can expect to see the sum of money over the next couple of weeks

Nottingham Post · Nov 7, 2022

Social Welfare Ireland: Four social welfare payments due this week

The measures were put in place by the government to provide additional support to those struggling with the current cost of living crisis

Irish Mirror · Nov 7, 2022

No plans to review Attendance Allowance to include mobility element for older people with disability

Unlike PIP, Adult Disability Payment or DLA, Attendance Allowance does not have a mobility component.

Daily Record · Nov 7, 2022

Millions to receive £324 cost of living payment from Tuesday

The money will land in accounts over the next two weeks

Wales Online · Nov 7, 2022

DWP benefits including Universal Credit to see five changes before Christmas

The updates include cost of living support grants, tougher work search rules and fast track rules

Liverpool Echo · Nov 7, 2022

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Daily Mirror · Nov 7, 2022

Disabled workers earn £3,700 less per year than their peers as pay gap rises

New research by the Trade Union Congress (TUC) found the disability pay gap has increased to 17.2%, amounting to £2.05 per hour for someone working a 35 hour week

WEKU · Nov 5, 2022

Lois Curtis, who won a landmark civil rights case for people with disabilities, died

Lois Curtis, an artist with an intellectual disability who brought a landmark civil rights lawsuit that gave people with disabilities the right to live outside of institutions, has died.

Chronicle Live · Nov 5, 2022

DWP answers 10 questions about cost of living payments including dates and affect on benefits

The Department for Work and Pensions has addressed questions about the cost of living payments, such as whether claiming benefits will have an impact on how much you can get

Nottingham Post · Nov 5, 2022

DWP boss declines to rule out means test changes for disability benefit claimants

People were left confused when the head of the DWP did not answer a question

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Daily Record · Nov 4, 2022

Full list of cost of living and heating payments due to be issued before Christmas

Make sure you know exactly what money you are due and when to expect it.

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2022

Millions worse off if PIP and disability benefits are means-tested

DWP refuses to rule out several disability benefits becoming means tested

The Conversation · Nov 4, 2022

Everyone is talking about the NDIS – we spoke to participants and asked them how to fix it

Last week’s budget revealed the rapidly escalating costs of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and rekindled fears among people with disability about its sustainability.

Daily Record · Nov 3, 2022

DWP shares new plan to help Universal Credit and ESA claimants with disability or health condition into work

The £1.3billion investment includes increasing Work Coach support in Jobcentres across the UK.

Daily Mirror · Nov 3, 2022

Dis Life: 'Disabled people are not a lump to be pitied under the disempowering 'V word''

"The Vulnerable" is a name better suited to a crap indie band than to a complex, fully-rounded community of people, writes Anna Morell from Disability Rights UK

Irish Mirror · Nov 2, 2022

Priest likens being gay to having a disability as he clashes with Joe Duffy on RTE Liveline show

The heavily-criticised clergyman has been removed from mass schedules after his bizarre rant over the weekend in Listowel.

Daily Mirror · Nov 2, 2022

Woman slammed for demanding that her boyfriend gets invited to her brother's wedding

After the woman went to the wedding with her partner, many people have accused her of being selfish and using her boyfriend's disability as a reason to defy her brother

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