The Latest Breaking News from Disability

Claim PIP for these gastrointestinal conditions and you could get up to £627 each month from DWP

More than 25,360 people across the UK are claiming PIP for 25 conditions including Coeliac disease, Crohn’s disease and IBS.

Daily Record · Jul 21, 2022

DWP provides up to £156 each week for 384,000 people with these 70 neurological conditions

Thousands of people across the UK are receiving between £97.80 and £627.60 every four weeks through PIP.

Daily Record · Jul 21, 2022

Love Island's Tasha crying a lot due to hidden side of disability, says her dad

Over the last few months, Love Island viewers have watched Tasha struggle with her emotions - most recently after the Snog, Marry, Pie challenge

Daily Mirror · Jul 20, 2022

‘I see price rises of 25-50%’: how inflation is affecting people with a disability or illness

With the rate at 9.4%, UK households are feeling the pressure of the cost of living crisis

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2022

Those on benefits in Lanarkshire council qualify for 40 hours free driving lessons this summer

Learner drivers will still need to pay for the costs of the theory and practical driving tests

Daily Record · Jul 20, 2022

Claim PIP for migraines or headaches and you could get up to £627 each month from DWP

More than 1,480 people with dizziness are also receiving between £24.45 and £156.90 each week.

Daily Record · Jul 20, 2022

DWP benefits claimants can get 40 hours free driving lessons this summer

People in receipt of certain benefits from the DWP may be able to get up to 40 hours of free driving lessons through the Motability Driving Lessons Grant Programme

Glasgow Live · Jul 20, 2022

DWP rejects call to increase PIP and other disability benefits in line with inflation before next April

The rate of inflation rose to 9.4% in June from 9.1% in May.

Daily Record · Jul 20, 2022

People on certain benefits may qualify for 40 hours free driving lessons this summer

Learner drivers will still need to pay for the costs of the theory and practical driving tests.

Daily Record · Jul 20, 2022

Uber agrees to $2m settlement in lawsuit over violations of Americans with Disabilities act

‘People with disabilities should not be made to feel like second-class citizens or punished because of their disability’, DOJ says

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2022