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Wishaw MP appeals to disabled people to share their airport experiences

Marion Fellows had already been investigating the state of special assistance in air travel when the news broke that a passenger on a flight to Gatwick died.

Daily Record

Applicants for new disability benefit programme can expect 'compassionate process'

APPLICANTS for a flagship new benefit from the Scottish Government can expect a “compassionate” process, says the social security minister.

The National (Scotland)

Comedians hope to use their platform to change the way people talk about disability

Comics Tom Skelton and Tom GK will perform their stand-up shows at the Bristol Improv Theatre to use comedy as a tool of empowerment

Bristol Post

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The cost of living payment worth £1000 for anyone not on DWP or HMRC benefits

Those on benefits can claim a £650 support payment, and or another £150 if they are on disability payments - but what if you're on neither of these and need extra help?

Edinburgh Live

Official response due after petition for people on PIP and other disability benefits to get £650 payment hits milestone

The petition has hit its first milestone

Nottingham Post

PIP and ESA claimants urged to share views on DWP health assessments at Glasgow event next week

The Scottish Government’s plans for replacing PIP with the Adult Disability Payment will also be discussed at the Strathclyde University event.

Daily Record

All the DWP PIP conditions providing 3m people with up to £627 a month

Financial support of up to £156.90 each week

Nottingham Post

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Petition calling for people on PIP and other disability benefits to get £650 payment due official response

The petition also wants to see unpaid carers receive the cost of living payment being given to those on means-tested benefits.

Daily Record

New disability payment replacing PIP in three council areas from today involves no private sector assessments

People can now apply for Adult Disability Payment in Angus, North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire.

Daily Record

Lanarkshire residents invite to apply for new benefit being rolled out by Scottish Government

The benefit will provide support to people between the age of 16 and pension age who are disabled, have a long-term health condition, or have a terminal illness.

Glasgow Live

Whyalla Surf Life Saving Club to get $2.3 million upgrade to improve accessibility

Whyalla's Surf Life Saving Club building has weathered 40 years of salt and sand but now there's plans for an upgrade.

ABC News

Power drain: the fight for Valentine's rehab pools to stay afloat

The centre - which caters to social swimmers, disability groups and rehabilitation patients - received a $15,000 gas bill for the last month, almost triple the cost of previous months.

Newcastle Herald

How our homes are treated in Centrelink’s pension assets test

Licensed financial adviser Craig Sankey discusses how Centrelink treats our homes in the pension assets test and answers a question about home loans.

The New Daily

Activ's disability industrial worksites to stay open for another 18 months, but families want more certainty

The Activ Foundation, which employs people with disabilities, has secured funding to keep its industrial worksites open for another 18 months, but families of the employees say it's only a temporary fix.

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From nuns to mums, weekend warriors to world champions, fitness fanatics to fanatical fans — women in sport want wider coverage

Women want to see themselves reflected in sports media and advertising, and that means celebrating differences.

Liverpool Echo

Woman diagnosed with incurable condition after 'scrunching' face at teacher

Emily Bridges said she's mocked and mimicked by people who don't see it as a "a real disability"

ABC News

Doctors with disability continue to practise thanks to technology, support and a positive attitude

Accidents and medical complications could have ended their career dreams, but these medical professionals say technology and workplace modifications have allowed them to continue practising — in some cases with a deeper understanding of their patients' world.

The Guardian - AU

The NDIS is no help if it limits us more than our disability does

Curbing opportunities for disabled people by focusing on and rewarding limitations is the opposite of what was intended

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‘How can I help myself to help him?’: the rural NDIS waiting game

People with disability in regional areas face greater difficulties accessing support services

AAP

Deadline close for disability sessions

The Disability Royal Commission is still taking applications for private sessions, but a legal support group says the deadline is looming.

Chronicle Live

People who get PIP and DLA benefits could miss out on £500 cost of living payments

Around six million people on disability benefits will get £150 in September but around eight million on other benefits such as Universal Credit will get a higher amount of £650

Daily Record

New disability payment set to replace PIP for first-time claimants in three locations next week

Adult Disability Payment will launch in Angus, North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire on June 20.

AAP

Hospital discharge times to be slashed

Hospital discharge times will be fast-tracked for NDIS patients under a new plan agreed to by the nation's disability ministers.

ABC News

War in Ukraine takes heavy toll on those with disabilities, and many can't leave

With its huge land mass, inaccessible buildings and treacherous escape routes, Olena Yavorova and millions of others with disabilities are not able to leave Ukraine.

Nottingham Post

Free driving lessons scheme for people who receive one of 14 state benefits

There are qualifying criteria

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