The Latest Breaking News from Disability

A warning has been issued ahead of the important deadline this month

The payment is for those aged 16, 17 or 18 who provide up to 16 hours of care each week.

UK charity says 150 people an hour contacting it over backlog in processing personal independence payment claims

Disability benefit claims have risen steadily over the past three decades, the Institute for Fiscal Studies said.

More than half of people with disabilities in Thailand do not receive welfare assistance from the government. This is unacceptable.

People with disability are over-represented in prison and some are criminalised because of behaviours related to their disability. But they are unlikely to have their disability recognised or adjusted for, and the connection between the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the criminal justice system has long been problematic.

The breaking down of barriers has brought about change through the passing of the important - but woefully inadequate - Disability Discrimination Act 2005 and later the Equality Act 2010 into law

Much of the cash going towards the installation of accessible play equipment that is suitable for children regardless of their disability.

Eligibility for the new benefit could also differ from the current criteria for PIP.