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The Latest Breaking News from Disability

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 · Jun 20, 2022

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 · Jun 20, 2022

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 · Jun 19, 2022

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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 · Jun 19, 2022

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.

ABC News · Jun 19, 2022

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.

ABC News · Jun 18, 2022

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"

Liverpool Echo · Jun 18, 2022

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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.

ABC News · Jun 18, 2022

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

The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2022

‘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

The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2022

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.

AAP · Jun 17, 2022

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

Chronicle Live · Jun 17, 2022

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.

Daily Record · Jun 17, 2022

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.

AAP · Jun 17, 2022

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ABC News · Jun 16, 2022

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 · Jun 16, 2022

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

There are qualifying criteria

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2022

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

The British chancellor announced a host of new measures this week after criticism the government wasn’t doing enough

Roll Call · Jun 16, 2022

Senate passes major benefits expansion for sick veterans - Roll Call

The Senate passed a bill to expand health care and disability benefits for veterans who served in war zones and later contracted diseases.

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Daily Record · Jun 16, 2022

Number of people claiming PIP support of up to £627 each month in Scotland at all-time high

Four conditions account for 80% of the overall Scottish total of 313,620 PIP claimants.

Daily Record · Jun 16, 2022

New Carer’s Allowance claim guide updated to reflect potential impact of State Pension on benefit

If you qualify for Carer’s Allowance, your other benefit payments may change.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2022

Blind Kenyan singer goes to court over rejected presidential candidacy

Reuben Kigame’s campaign team claims the Electoral Commission discriminated against him because of his disability

Daily Record · Jun 16, 2022

HMRC confirms some Tax Credits claimants will receive first part of £650 cost of living payment next month

Not all Working Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit payments for £326 will be made in July.

The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2022

Justin Stevens apologises to ABC staff after report finds workplace racism

ABC’s news director emailed staff on Thursday following internal allegations over experiences of racism at the broadcaster

Liverpool Echo · Jun 16, 2022

PIP and other benefits claimants to miss out on £500 payments

Chancellor Rishi Sunak's cost of living help package has been criticised

Daily Record · Jun 16, 2022

New and existing PIP claimants may see changes to Motability Scheme start this summer

Existing PIP and DLA claimants will begin transferring to the new Adult Disability Payment this year.

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