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Child Benefit and Tax Credits payments will be early for some people this month due to bank holiday

Working Tax Credits, Child Tax Credits, Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance payments may change for some people.

Daily Record · Aug 4, 2022

Disability support group set to wow Dublin in exciting music trail

The Disability Music Programme hopes to provide a space for people to explore their abilities and give them a confidence boost

Dublin Live · Aug 4, 2022

'Void' of NDIS services in outback Qld

NDIS participants in very remote parts of Queensland have access to just 57 per cent of services included in their plans, a budget estimates hearing was told.

AAP · Aug 4, 2022

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Pension, PIP and Universal Credit payments could stop if claimant is in hospital

Your claim might be stopped or reduced if you do not report a hospital stay

Liverpool Echo · Aug 4, 2022

11 PIP myths that stop people claiming DWP support worth up to £627 every month

Nearly 3 million people across the UK are receiving between £24.45 and £156.90 each week through PIP.

Daily Record · Aug 4, 2022

Creating Theo, Only Murders' conscience

In a new interview with Salon, James Caverly talks the deaf character’s origins and his own as an actor

Salon · Aug 3, 2022

Tory contenders have so far neglected to mention our deepening social care crisis

Edel Harris, chief executive of learning disability charity Mencap, explains why the Mirror’s Fair Care for All campaign is so important, with 165,000 vacant social care posts as of March this year

Daily Mirror · Aug 3, 2022

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Tory leadership rivals urged to tackle social care crisis with system at 'breaking point'

The boss of disability charity Mencap pleaded with Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss to focus on how to ease pressure on the sector

Daily Mirror · Aug 3, 2022

PIP providing up to £156 each week for 3m people across UK with 547 health conditions

One in three new applicants are receiving the highest level of award of £156.90 every week.

Daily Record · Aug 3, 2022

New petition calls on DWP to end ‘degrading assessments’ for people claiming disability benefits including PIP

Campaigners want to see award decisions made using only evidence from medical professionals.

Daily Record · Aug 3, 2022

New rules mean 300,000 households will miss out on energy discount this winter

New rules means thousands of disabled people won't get heating rebate this year, but 750,000 families will get it for the first time

Chronicle Live · Aug 3, 2022

DWP warns some people may need to pay back cost of living cash at later date

Millions of payments for £326 have been made to people in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Daily Record · Aug 3, 2022

DWP confirms date when 'most' people on Tax Credits will get £326 cost of living payment

Over one million Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit claimants will receive the first instalment of the £650 payment.

Daily Record · Aug 3, 2022

DWP can stop your Universal Credit, State Pension and PIP if you do not report hospital stay

Benefit payments may be reduced or even stopped if the relevant department isn't notified - even if your stay is just for a single night

Chronicle Live · Aug 3, 2022

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ABC News · Aug 3, 2022

NSW man born without legs wants electric skateboards legalised as mobility aids for people with disabilities

Steve Lyons was born without legs and says the vehicle gives him autonomy and independence. He is pushing to have legislation regarding these types of devices changed in NSW to help others like him.

Daily Record · Aug 3, 2022

Nine ways people can automatically qualify for the Blue Badge scheme

A Blue Badge holder travelling as either a driver or passenger can park for free in disabled parking bays.

Tribune News Service · Aug 3, 2022

Veterans toxic exposure bill clears Senate after tortuous path

WASHINGTON — More than 3.5 million veterans who were exposed to toxic substances on overseas deployments will gain easier access to health and disability benefits under a bill that cleared the Senate on Tuesday.

Salon · Aug 3, 2022

On Beyoncé and moving away from ableism

Beyoncé listened and will change an ableist lyric. Many people, however, aren't so quick to change

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The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022

Senate tees up vote on bill to aid vets exposed to burn pits

Legislation expanding health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans is nearing passage in Congress

Roll Call · Aug 2, 2022

Veterans toxic exposure bill clears Senate after tortuous path - Roll Call

More than 3.5 million veterans will gain easier access to health and disability benefits under a bill that cleared the Senate Tuesday.

Daily Record · Aug 2, 2022

State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits could stop if you do not report a hospital stay

Payments may be reduced or stopped if the relevant department is not notified, even if it's just one night.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2022

It’s not just Beyoncé and Lizzo – culture is full of painful ableism that’s too often ignored

We need allies who care enough to shift their thinking, so the onus isn’t always on disabled people to point out problems, says the Observer New Review writer Kathryn Bromwich

Daily Record · Aug 2, 2022

£150 cost of living payment for 6m people claiming one of these nine benefits due next month

Check if your disability benefit qualifies for the one-off payment due in September.

Daily Record · Aug 2, 2022

People nearing State Pension age could be due wide range of extra benefits when they retire

More than a dozen benefits, discounts and freebies for men and women aged over 66.

Daily Record · Aug 2, 2022

New disability benefit sample online application form could help people claim up to £627 each month

Adult Disability Payment is replacing PIP and will open for applications nationwide from August 29.

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