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Mum 'overwhelmed' by response to son's death

Oliver was training to play football in the Paralympics when he died

Liverpool Echo · May 27, 2022

Martin Lewis suggests Rishi Sunak ‘giving with one hand and taking with another’ on disability support

Almost 300,000 disabled people are losing government help to lower their fuel costs

The Independent UK · May 26, 2022

Mum claims blind daughter 'became a recluse' after facing discrimination at school

A tribunal found St Mary's Menston Catholic Voluntary Academy in Leeds failed to provide Phoebe-Lea Swales with educational equipment to take part in lessons, which made her feel stressed and unable to cope with lessons

Daily Mirror · May 26, 2022

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Melbourne woman with cerebral palsy fights to stay in her home after NDIS funding cut

Samar Bain faces being forced into shared accommodation as agency says support package is not ‘value for money’

The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2022

Belfast disability football club making a difference on and off the pitch

"It is great seeing the numbers grow. That's why I got involved, to give these guys a chance and to see how happy they are."

Belfast Live · May 26, 2022

DWP Universal Credit claimants could be due extra £156 a week tax-free

People claiming Universal Credit from the Department for Work and Pensions may be unaware that they could also qualify for additional money from the UK Government

Glasgow Live · May 26, 2022

'A token': Northumberland mum says Rishi Sunak's offer of £150 won't help disabled people beat energy crisis

On Thursday the Government announced extra payments for disabled people, pensioners and benefits claimants alongside a £400 energy payment for all

Chronicle Live · May 26, 2022

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Winners and losers of UK's £15billion energy bill payout - from drivers to pensioners

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is handing out government cash to help with the soaring cost of living, but while some Brits will be quids in, others will be left with nothing

Daily Mirror · May 26, 2022

How to get cost of living grants announced by Rishi Sunak

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a raft of measures aimed at tackling the cost of living crisis - to be paid for in part by a windfall tax of gas and oil companies

Wales Online · May 26, 2022

What are the cost of living payments – and how much can you get?

Sunak has announced new measures to combat rising household bills. Here’s what you can expect

The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2022

Cost of living payment: How to get the energy grant following Rishi Sunak’s announcement

The newly announced £400 grant will replace the £200 repayable loan.

Evening Standard · May 26, 2022

DWP testing new Severe Disability Group to make it simpler for people to access certain benefits

People with lifelong conditions may not need to go through face-to-face assessments or frequent reassessments.

Daily Record · May 26, 2022

People on Universal Credit could be eligible for an extra £156 each week tax-free

If you need help due to an illness, disability or mental health condition you may qualify for extra financial support from DWP.

Daily Record · May 26, 2022

From glasses to mobility scooters, 'assistive technology' isn't always high-tech. A WHO roadmap could help 2 million Australians get theirs

This month, the first ever World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF Global Report on Assistive Technology was released.

The Conversation · May 26, 2022

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Ballotpedia · May 26, 2022

Louisiana legislature refers two constitutional amendments to 2022 ballot concerning property taxes

On May 24, the Louisiana State Legislature referred two constitutional amendments to the Nov. 8 general election ballot, bringing the total number of measures currently certified for the ballot to seven.

Daily Record · May 25, 2022

People of State Pension age with a health condition could boost their monthly income by up to £369

A successful claim for Attendance Allowance is worth either £247.40 or £369.60 every four weeks.

The Conversation · May 24, 2022

Low staff turnover, high loyalty and productivity gains: the business benefits of hiring people with intellectual disability

There are many reasons to employ people living with intellectual disability. Most obvious is that it’s the right thing to do – it helps promote social justice, diversity, corporate social responsibility, and equal opportunity.

The Independent UK · May 24, 2022

Connecticut judge suspended after collecting $400k salary while missing 2.5 years of work for stress

The Connecticut Supreme Court judge collected nearly $400k while on leave for more than two years

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Glasgow Live · May 24, 2022

DWP PIP update for claimants in Scotland due a review this year

People in Scotland who receive Personal Independence Payment who are due a review this year have been issued an update regarding the transfer over to the new ADP benefit

Daily Record · May 24, 2022

New disability payment replacing PIP will include ‘informal observations’ during the consultation

There will be no physical ‘tests’ during the claims process for the new benefit.

Tribune News Service · May 23, 2022

Judge Alice Bruno, who collected $400,000 or more while missing years of work, has agreed to an unpaid suspension

HARTFORD, Conn. — Superior Court Judge Alice Bruno, who has collected as much as $400,000 in salary while missing nearly 2 1/2 years of work for what she describes as stress-related health problems, has agreed amid an ongoing investigation to a suspension from her position without pay effective June 2.

ABC News · May 23, 2022

ADHD diagnosis wait times are being blown out by the pandemic, experts say

Despite it affecting one in 10 Australians, experts say there aren't enough specialists who can diagnose ADHD — and the pandemic has made waiting lists even longer.

The Hindu · May 23, 2022

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Daily Record · May 23, 2022

New PIP-style benefit transfer update for people due a DWP award review this year

Existing PIP claimants will start to move over to the new benefits system from August 29.

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2022

‘The lady without legs or arms’: how an artist shattered Victorian ideas about disability

The achievements of Sarah Biffin, once a fairground attraction, are recognised in a new exhibition

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