The Latest Breaking News from Disability

Who can get the £150 cost of living payment and what date will it be paid?

Around 6 million people are eligible

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2022

All the cost of living help available and how to get the payment

Former chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a host of new measures after criticism the government was not doing enough to address economic hardship

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2022

Bill Shorten issues NDIS fraud crackdown warning as woman jailed, another charged

Service providers rorting the National Disability Insurance Scheme are being targeted as part of a new crackdown.

ABC News · Aug 26, 2022

Who can get the £150 cost of living payment and what date will it be paid?

Around 6 million people are eligible

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2022

Scots issued warning ahead of price cap announcement as bills expected to hit £3,550

Advice Direct Scotland are warning of an “incredibly challenging” period ahead and is urging Scots to claim benefits they are entitled to with half a million missing out.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 25, 2022

All the cost of living help available and how to get the payment

Former chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a host of new measures after criticism the government was not doing enough to address economic hardship

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2022

DWP confirms timeline for £150 disability cost of living payment as millions eligible

It comes on top of other cost-of-living payments totalling £650 for disabled people on low incomes

Nottingham Post · Aug 25, 2022

Winter Fuel Payments could see DWP State Pension claimants get £300 boost

The updated guidance confirms who will qualify the £300 boost

Liverpool Echo · Aug 25, 2022

Dis Life: 'Disabled people spend a lot on adaptations and support - £150 is not enough'

Anna Morell of Disability Rights UK says £150 is a packet of peanuts for disabled people, who spend around £600 a month more than non-Disabled people on adaptations and support

Daily Mirror · Aug 25, 2022

Gender dysphoria covered by disability law, court rules

Advocates for transgender people say a federal ruling that gender dysphoria is covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act could hurt conservative political efforts to restrict access to gender-affirming care

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022