The Latest Breaking News from Disability

‘Everything I do is urgent’: actor Liz Carr on confronting mortality, taking risks – and winning awards

The Olivier winner on how activism has helped her deal with online abuse, her two years of shielding – and why her life is amazing

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2022

Claim PIP for Irritable Bowel Syndrome and you could get up to £156 each week from DWP

If you are living with IBS you may be eligible for financial support from the DWP.

Daily Record · May 10, 2022

National Disability Insurance Agency accused of discriminating against employees with disability

Some current and former staff of the National Disability Insurance Agency say it failed to provide them with the assistive technology and physical adjustments to their workspaces to enable them to do their jobs properly.

ABC News · May 9, 2022

'Newborn screening could save 70 babies each year from crippling disability'

New ground-breaking Oxford University research shows how national newborn screening could help to prevent children developing heartbreaking spinal muscular atrophy

Daily Mirror · May 8, 2022

‘It literally breaks you’: fight for denied NDIS support dominates 23-year-old’s final months

Disability funding rejections and appeal delays in the lead-up to Toby Tyne’s death compound grief for his family

The Guardian - AU · May 7, 2022

Asthma sufferers could be eligible to claim £152 per week from DWP

Up to 24 different types of respiratory conditions including asthma, sleep apnoea, and pneumonia are being supported through PIP

Bristol Post · May 7, 2022

Claim PIP for diabetes and you could get up to £627 every month from the DWP

More than 33,490 people across the UK living with diabetes are receiving financial support through PIP.

Daily Record · May 7, 2022

National autism strategy in the pipeline, with both Coalition and Labor committing to plan

No matter who wins the federal election, Australia is set to develop a national autism strategy — a move that has been welcomed as a "good start" to changing community attitudes to children and young people with a disability.

ABC News · May 7, 2022

'It's herstory': ParaMatildas set to begin new chapter for Australian football at first ever CP Women's World Cup

Over 30 years after Australia's first appearance at a women's international football tournament, another Australian team is about to write a new 'herstoric' chapter.

ABC News · May 6, 2022

New Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit payment rates and thresholds for this year

Full list of changes to both HMRC benefits for those on a low income.

Daily Record · May 6, 2022