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New disability payment available to South Lanarkshire residents

The payment is being piloted across the region

Daily Record

People of State Pension age with a health condition could boost their monthly income by up to £369

A successful claim for Attendance Allowance is worth either £247.40 or £369.60 every four weeks.

Daily Record

Triple vaccination seems to reduce the chance of long COVID – but we still need to prepare for a jump in cases

COVID might be the largest mass casualty event in Australian history. And with one in 20 people with COVID still experiencing symptoms three months later, long COVID might even become Australia’s most significant cause of longer-term disability.

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Drivers warned of common mistakes that could be increasing their car insurance prices

The cost of living is rising and with the likes of energy and shopping bills rising as well as the cost of petrol, motorists will want to save as much money as they can.

Edinburgh Live

Role identified for single gene linked to rare syndrome of epilepsy, autism and developmental disability

A single gene that was previously found to be the driving force in a rare syndrome linked to epilepsy, autism and developmental disability has been identified as a linchpin in the formation of healthy neurons.

Dynamite News

Can-Fite BioPharma Shares Jump After Piclidenoson Data In Psoriasis Trial

Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd (NYSE:CANF) announced topline results from the COMFORT Phase 3 trial of Piclidenoson in more than 400 adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. The study data show that patients treated with oral Piclidenoson 2 mg or 3 mg twice daily had clinically equivalent efficacy responses. At week 16, patients receiving…

Benzinga

‘Don’t tone it down’ – inside the invasion of British museums by disabled artists

From Belfast to St Ives, 30 UK venues are about to be taken over in an event that will draw on the tragedy of the first world war – and feature deaf dancing, origami clothing and scenes of austerity rendered in fondant icing

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Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott urges young people with disabilities to 'be proud'

Dylan Alcott is determined to not waste a moment of his time as Australian of the Year. He is asking Australians to focus not just on issues like accessibility for people with disabilities, but also genuine and sincere inclusion.

ABC News

How £650 cost of living payment works and when it will be received

Millions of people who claim certain benefits will receive the cash split over two instalments

Bristol Post

People on Universal Credit could be eligible for an extra £156 each week tax-free

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

Daily Record

Man shouting racial slurs hurls drink at city centre shop workers

It comes after a teenager was accused of faking his disability by a man who kicked his crutches

Liverpool Echo

DWP confirm if £650 cost of living payment in July is per individual or household

People have questioned if the first payment of £326 is per individual or per household

Liverpool Echo

Report says Southeast Asia's first high-speed train project in Indonesia is not friendly for people with disabilities. What should the government do?

The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Train (KCJB) has become the most-awaited mega project worth US$8 billion in Indonesia. The 142-kilometre rail line connecting the Indonesian capital Jakarta with Bandung, the capital of West Java province, is currently under construction and the project aims to start operating in June 2023.

The Conversation

‘Don’t worry!’ ‘He’ll be right’: Why do we say all the wrong things to parents of children with a disability?

The golden rule of supporting others is understand first, solve second – most of the time people are looking to feel heard rather than be fixed

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With Roe v. Wade overturned, disabled people reflect on how it will impact them

Bodily autonomy is a principle of the disability rights movement. With the overturn of Roe v. Wade, people with disabilities worry about how they will be disproportionately affected.

Tribune News Service

Veterans toxic exposure bill stalls as lawmakers head home

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan bill to expand veterans health care and disability benefits will not make it to President Joe Biden’s desk until after the July Fourth congressional recess because of a minor tax provision.

The Hindu

Disability board asks States to assess accessibility of public buildings

Rights of PwD Act, 2016 had deadline of June 14, 2022 to complete the work

Daily Record

Claim PIP for bad eyesight and you could get up to £627 each month from DWP

Over 54,430 people in the UK are claiming PIP for 46 different types of eye conditions that affect their vision.

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Daily Record

People applying for new PIP-style disability payment could get decision letter within 10 weeks

If you have a terminal illness, it could take seven working days.

Daily Mirror

All the cost of living payment dates including when £650 will arrive in your bank account

There are six different pots of cash to help with the cost of living, with many Brits eligible for more than one - we break down the complicated system and explain what you will be getting

Wales Online

Woman left paralysed on floor by migraine wins £15,000 after having to quit job

Her boss said 'tough' and refused to let Mary go home, leaving her lying on the concrete floor for two hours

Liverpool Echo

DWP explains if July's £326 cost of living payment is per person or per household

Eligible claimants will receive financial support next month to help with mounting costs

Nottingham Post

DWP clarifies clarifies important question over £326 cost of living payment due in July

More than 8 million households will receive a cash payment from next month

AAP

Qld to dump most virus vaccine mandates

Queensland will scrap COVID-19 vaccine mandates for workers in schools, prisons and airports and for visitors to aged and disability care facilities.

Evening Standard

Learning Disability Week: ‘Segregated’ schools leading to unemployment gap

The significant unemployment gap for people with learning disabilities is being driven by social exclusion, segregated educational settings and a lack of support, experts have warned.

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