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New disability payment replacing PIP in Scotland this month involves no private sector assessments

Applications for Adult Disability Payment will open nationwide on August 29.

Daily Record

DWP cost of living payment dates for the rest of 2022 and who is eligible

There is also a full list of each support grant as well as what the requirements are for each

Liverpool Echo

All the DWP cost of living payments you could get from now until December including energy cash

The payments due to be made this year include a £150 disability cost of living payment and the £400 energy discount - here's the full list

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South Australia's autism community shares what they want the Assistant Minister for Autism Emily Bourke to know

Logan Burn has had four occupational therapists in three years and Kat Bell is tired of masking. They have outlined support the autistic community needs.

ABC News

People claiming Universal Credit could also be due up to £156 each week on top of benefit

If you need help due to an illness, disability or mental health condition you may qualify for extra financial support from DWP.

Daily Record

DWP shares new location where people on legacy benefits will start managed migration to Universal Credit

Older-style benefits including Tax Credits, ESA and Housing Benefit are being replaced by Universal Credit.

Daily Record

Older people nearing DWP official retirement age could be due wide range of extra benefits this year

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

Daily Record

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Dis Life: 'What exactly is the Government hiding in its unreleased benefits reports?'

Anna Morell from Disability Rights UK says claimants aren't even told what their prospective new benefits will be until a week before they are paid them – they have to wait a month to find out

Daily Mirror

Learning disability and autism treatment provider placed in special measures following inspection

The service had previously been placed under special measures in 2019.

Manchester Evening News

New disability payment replacing PIP will include ‘informal observations’ during the consultation

Applications for Adult Disability Payment will open nationwide on August 29.

Daily Record

An autism minister may boost support and coordination. But governments that follow South Australia's lead should be cautious

This week, the South Australian government announced the appointment of Emily Bourke to the role of assistant minister for autism. It’s the first portfolio of its kind in Australia.

The Conversation

Payments you may be entitled to in the cost-of-living crisis

Guide to help that may be available to aid the household budget

Wales Online

New Carer’s Allowance help guide updated to reflect potential impact of State Pension on benefit

If you qualify for Carer’s Allowance other benefit payments may change.

Daily Record

DWP clarifies £326 payment eligibility for people on Tax Credits due cost of living support next month

Over one million people are set to receive the first part of the £650 means-test payment in September.

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Planning for COVID-19 vaccine rollout left too late, Commonwealth failed to adequately engage states, damning review finds

The former Morrison government's planning for Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout was not "timely", it underestimated how difficult it would be to protect aged care and disability residents and failed to adequately engage with the states and territories before the rollout began, a damning review has found.

The Guardian - AU

Morrison government failed to provide priority for at-risk groups in vaccine rollout, report says

National audit report on vaccine rollout found planning ‘was not timely’ and distribution to priority populations had not ‘met targets’

Newcastle Herald

Funding helps kids set sail in Newcastle

A non-profit organisation which allows people with a disability to enjoy sailing will replace its ageing Newcastle boat with a $298,000 grant from the state government.

The Guardian - AU

Hurley says he had ‘no reason to believe’ extra ministries would be kept secret – as it happened

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The Conversation

People with intellectual disability have a right to sexuality – but their families have concerns

Many South Africans living with intellectual disability don’t have opportunities to be part of community life. They may lack the opportunity to learn, work or enjoy leisure activities and social connections like anyone else.

The Walrus

Introducing the 2022 TD Fellow on Disability and Inclusion

The Walrus and TD Bank Group are pleased to announce the appointment of Trisha Gregorio as the TD Fellow on Disability and Inclusion

Daily Record

Cost of living payment due dates to help every household plan ahead for winter

Millions of people will receive one-off payments for £150, £300, £324, £326 and a £400 energy rebate.

The Conversation

People with intellectual disability can be parents and caregivers too – but the NDIS doesn't support them

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare last month released its report on people with disability. It shows two in three people with disability aged 35 to 44 years have parenting responsibilities and over one in five people with intellectual disability aged 15 to 44 years have children.

The Conversation

NDIS fraud reports reveal the scheme's weakest points

Last year, nearly A$45 million in National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) payments were cancelled as they were thought to be fraudulent. But more recent estimates suggest that may be nowhere near the level of fraud occurring in the scheme.

Daily Record

Essential PIP tips for DWP assessments in-person, over the phone or by video call

Evidence gathered from consultations will be used to determine the outcome of a PIP claim.

ABC News

NDIS provider accused of failing to protect support worker from sexual assault by client

South Australia's workplace safety watchdog is taking legal action against an Adelaide disability service provider, alleging it failed to protect a support worker from being sexually assaulted by a client.

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