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Mum swindled £28,000 in disability payments but was caught walking unaided

Cheryl Topham had a successful knee replacement operation in 2017, but the 54-year-old failed to notify the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Daily Record

Fraudster mum, 54, who claimed £28,000 in disability payments caught walking unaided

Cheryl Topham, 54, of Ashton-under-Lyne in Greater Manchester, had initially been claiming Disability Living Allowance since 1992 in relation to several health conditions which impacted her ability to walk

Daily Mirror

"People are trusted to do the right thing... you did not": Mum claimed £28,000 in disability payments - but is then caught walking unaided

"The system has to rely on trust mainly given to those who are not able to look after themselves. People are trusted they will do the right thing - you did not" a judge told her

Manchester Evening News

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Scott Morrison's use of 'blessed' thrust NDIS back into spotlight, raising questions neither side is prepared to answer

A political scuffle over the Prime Minister's clumsy use of the word "blessed" has thrust the NDIS back into the spotlight and triggered important questions about the scheme's sustainability. However, they are questions that neither side of politics is yet prepared to answer.

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Mum who has campaigned since son's death will receive OBE from Queen

"I accept the OBE on behalf of Oliver and people whose voices aren’t always heard."

Liverpool Echo

Furious taxi driver smashes airport parking machine after charged £4 to drop off mum

Atif Amin became enraged after being charged £4 to drop off his mum at Glasgow airport despite having a disability badge and caused £2,700 worth of damage after crashing into a parking machine

Daily Mirror

Prophylaxis will improve quality of life for haemophiliacs

It will bring down chances of disability and help them lead a life free of pain

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People of State Pension age could boost their income by up to £92 every week - here's how

The DWP could give eligible claimants either £247.40 or £369.60 every four weeks in Attendance Allowance payments.

Daily Record

Not 'blessed', but privileged: Why Morrison's election debate comment angered so many this week

Advocates say Prime Minister Scott Morrison's comment that he was "blessed" not to have children with disability represents an outdated and harmful way of thinking about disability.

ABC News

'I went blind overnight then piled on weight - but I won't let disability hold me back'

A woman has shared how she lost half her body weight, then put it back on after losing her sight as she was unable to cook, but she's now learning how to make meals for herself again

Daily Mirror

The Greatest Blessing For Disabled Australians Would Be One Of Us As The Disability Minister

"The fact is the Disability Minister should be a person who identifies as a disabled person. A person who’s proudly part of the disability community."

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Workforce shortages are putting NDIS participants at risk. Here are 3 ways to attract more disability sector workers

Ahead of the upcoming election, Labor has promised a rigorous review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), focused on spending and administration, should it win office.

The Conversation

Boy, 15, accused of 'faking disability' by man who kicked his crutches

Elliott Heap was travelling to his GCSE revision class when he was approached by the man

Liverpool Echo

Australian PM under fire for saying he is ‘blessed’ not to have children with disabilities

Scott Morrison says his words have been twisted and that his remark was ‘in good faith’

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PIP claimants with long-term health conditions will see major changes to new disability benefit

Adult Disability Payment is now open to new applicants in three council areas.

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The Loop: Morrison 'deeply sorry' for offence over disability comments, car crashes into MP Terri Butler's office, Palace releases Queen's birthday portrait

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Newcastle Herald

Serial fraud ripped off NDIS, was paid $157K

A prolific fraudster jailed last year for using a lonely hearts scam to swindle more than $120,000 from an elderly man has pleaded guilty to defrauding the National Disability Insurance Scheme to the tune of more than $157,000.

Daily Record

21 PIP conditions providing people with up to £627 every four weeks from the DWP

More than 540 health conditions are now financially supporting 2.9 million people through PIP.

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Daily Mirror

Benefits cheat forced to sell home to repay £92,000 claimed while working in Spain

Louise Jones boasted on social media about her Costa Blanca lifestyle and posted images of her engagement and wedding to the property on social media and described herself as managing director of his Spanish property business.

Bristol Post

DWP's PIP questions explained - how to claim Personal Independence Payment

If you need extra help because of an illness, disability or mental health condition you could qualify for a Personal Independence Payment

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It’s a blind date!

Love in the age of Tinder doesn’t come easily to the differently-abled. But with the new app on the block – Inclov – they can get a shot to find their perfect match.

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