The Latest Breaking News from Disability

DWP update for people of State Pension age due £600 Winter Fuel Payment

The additional cost of living payment will see 8 million pensioner households receive up to £600 this winter, with £300 extra cash due on top of their Winter Fuel Payment.

Glasgow Live · Oct 16, 2022

'People told me I was popular and successful but I felt like I wanted to die'

'I've reached out, I've chased people up, I've tried to get intervention. It was a complete dead-end'

Wales Online · Oct 16, 2022

How will long Covid play out over the coming years? Eight experts weigh in

The story of long Covid is just beginning, and no one knows how it will play out. Experts from around the world share their insights, questions and fears

The Guardian - US · Oct 15, 2022

13 ways to boost income by up to £3,000 before Christmas as bills soar

Many people mistakenly believe there is a stigma attached to claiming benefits, but it’s worthwhile noting that an estimated £15 billion state support from the DWP went unclaimed in 2021.

Glasgow Live · Oct 14, 2022

Boost for care workers in Real Living Wage push in Trafford

100pc of homecare providers now pay £10.90 an hour

Manchester Evening News · Oct 14, 2022

DWP £10 bonus payments set to be paid for people on certain benefits before Christmas

Check out if you're eligible for the one-off £10 Christmas payment

Nottingham Post · Oct 14, 2022

All cost of living, one-off lump sums and winter heating payments worth over £1,850 due before Christmas

The three types of payments, worth more than £37 billion in UK Government support, are aimed at helping households on a low income, people claiming disability benefits and those over State Pension age.

Glasgow Live · Oct 14, 2022

Online victims still shoulder abuse burden

A disability activist and writer has called for the eSafety commissioner to do more to stop online abuse towards Australians with disabilities.

AAP · Oct 14, 2022

Disability rights workshop helps Riverland youth explore advocacy and community

For Jasmine Edson, advocating for her needs has usually been a solo affair, but now she feels comfortable to ask support networks for help.

ABC News · Oct 14, 2022

The constant abuse and harassment from non-disabled people isn’t changing – in fact it’s getting even worse

When I was younger, I would shout back at the public repudiation of my body. But I am tired now, and don’t have as much energy to continue to fight

The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2022