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People nearing State Pension age could be due wide range of extra benefits during retirement

There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged over 66.

Daily Record · Oct 20, 2022

A bigger role for the disabled

Ten years ago, the Asia-Pacific region came together and designed the world's first set of disability-specific development goals: the Incheon Strategy to "Make the Right Real" for Persons with Disabilities.

Bangkok Post · Oct 19, 2022

Down's Syndrome actress lends her experiences in love to play heading to Kilmarnock

'Downs With Love' challenges perceptions about disability and relationships.

Daily Record · Oct 19, 2022

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Martin Lewis provides clarity after confusion over DWP benefit payments dates

The Monsey Saving Expert provided advice to one woman who hadn't yet received her disability cost of living payment

Manchester Evening News · Oct 19, 2022

Mother’s fears for son with cerebral palsy as all benefits withdrawn by Home Office ‘with no explanation’

Mother-of-four Mercy Edwards-Okafor had her disability living allowance suddenly removed after living in the country for 13 years

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022

Philly has spent $205 million on salaries for injured police since 2017. An audit found little is done to prevent fraud

PHILADELPHIA — For nearly two decades, top city officials have argued that a generous but loosely-controlled state disability benefit meant for injured Philadelphia police officers has been an easy target for abuse.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 18, 2022

Queensland housing crisis a 'perfect storm' hitting young people and baby boomers the hardest

From young mums to disability pensioners, Queenslanders are feeling the devastating impacts of the housing crisis due to a crippling lack of affordable stock — so what are the solutions?

ABC News · Oct 18, 2022

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'I lost my leg to a superbug after surgery, now I make stylish walking sticks'

After having her leg amputated, Lindsay created a line of unique and colourful walking sticks that are taking the world by storm and helping combat stigma around disability

Daily Mirror · Oct 18, 2022

Newcastle's Balamory star named among top 10 in Shaw Trust's disability power rankings

Kim Tserkezie was named number seven on the list

Chronicle Live · Oct 18, 2022

People yet to receive disability cost of living payment, says Martin Lewis

Martin Lewis said he was looking into the issue but that the response from DWP had been 'slow coming back'

Wales Online · Oct 18, 2022

People on DWP benefits could be due more than £1,000 in heating bill help this winter

There are four payments due between November and March for pensioners, disabled youngsters and people on a low income - and they all come from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Edinburgh Live · Oct 18, 2022

‘Insulting’: shock as NHS uses offensive term for people with learning disability

Category of ‘mental retardation’ in NHS Digital’s annual statistics demeans patients, campaigners say

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2022

£2,500 energy price guarantee ends next April but heating bill support of over £1,000 on the way

The £400 energy rebate will remain unchanged and provide a monthly discount off electricity bills.

Daily Record · Oct 18, 2022

NDIS forecast to cost extra $8.8bn over estimates as Shorten announces independent review

Labor blames Coalition neglect and promises review will not be about cost-cutting, despite escalating costs

The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2022

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The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022

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

ABC News · Oct 18, 2022

Government brings forward planned NDIS review, urges bigger focus on disability scheme's benefits

A planned review of the NDIS will be brought forward to this year, with the federal government promising to work closely alongside people with disability.

Daily Record · Oct 18, 2022

New calls for extra £325 cost of living payment and benefits to increase in line with inflation

Scope is also urging the UK Government to double the £150 disability cost of living payment.

AAP · Oct 18, 2022

NDIS put under spotlight in new review

A review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme will be carried out to find improvements and ensure costs are being well managed.

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ABC News · Oct 17, 2022

People with disabilities left feeling 'helpless' and 'humiliated' after trying to access subsidised taxi fares

Disability advocate Adrian O'Malley says six taxis refused to take him from Melbourne airport because he had a voucher which subsidises interstate trips.

Daily Record · Oct 17, 2022

DWP gives new response to petition calling for people on disability benefits to receive £650 payment

DWP was asked to revise its response to a petition calling for more cost of living support for disabled people.

Daily Record · Oct 17, 2022

People on certain benefits could be due more than £1,000 in heating bill help this winter

There are five payments due between November and March for pensioners, disabled youngsters and people on a low income.

The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2022

Welfare saved my life. If payments are raised to the poverty line more Australians will survive

When I received the disability support pension, for the first time in years I had my head above water. I was part of society again

ABC News · Oct 16, 2022

What vaccine can you get, based on your age? These are the recommended COVID-19 vaccines for each age group

More than 14.2 million Australians over the age of 16 have now received three or more doses. So which are the best vaccines for each age group?

Belfast Live · Oct 16, 2022

Cost of living: The help available in Northern Ireland and how and when you will receive it

Details on the £100 home heating oil credit, low income cost of living payment and more

Chronicle Live · Oct 16, 2022

How and when you might get a cold weather payment this year

Around four million people are eligible for the payment but it was only paid out six times last winter, none of them in the North East

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