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Tanni Grey-Thompson: ‘I think disability still gets forgotten’

The Paralympian tells Lisa Salmon more needs to be done for disabled children’s sport, and for getting the able-bodied fitter and healthier, too.

The Independent UK

Charity concerns as NHS prepares to publish priorities for the year ahead

Every year the NHS sets out key objectives for the coming year.

Evening Standard

Disability reforms 'need leadership, action'

A plan to stamp out homelessness for Australians living with disability needs real action and not just talk if lives are to be improved, advocates say.

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Dutton wants to slash thousands of government jobs in an Elon Musk-style crusade. But what’s actually on the chopping block?

Cutting the 36,000 new public servant roles created under Albanese could lead to delayed payments and affect disability services, Labor says

The Guardian - AU

Traitors finalist Alexander helps to boost Mencap donations by more than £30,000

The former British diplomat said the charity helped to support his younger brother who died at the age of 17.

Evening Standard

Labour gives update on sickness and disability benefit reforms as spending cuts expected soon

This government will control the UK’s benefit bill ‘once and for all’ says Reeves

The Independent UK

AI prototypes for UK welfare system dropped as officials lament ‘false starts’

Exclusive: Pilots for staff training, jobcentres and speeding up disability benefit payments not being taken up

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Neale Daniher’s worthy recognition is a unique opportunity to change the conversation about the NDIS

By amplifying the voices and experiences of people with high support needs, the Australian of the Year could help steer the narrative towards human outcomes

The Guardian - AU

Benefits of welfare outweigh the cost, Labour warned ahead of cuts

Sir Keir Starmer has said Labour could be “ruthless with cuts” at the upcoming Spending Review

The Independent UK

‘Comedy of errors’: NDIS reform leaves disabled Australians fearing what comes next

With a new minister, a looming federal election and tight reform timelines, advocates point to a palpable undercurrent of fear around cuts to individual funding

The Guardian - AU

“Avoid Doctors Wasting My Freakin’ Time”: Woman’s Medical Binder Goes Viral

After dealing with dismissive doctors one too many times, disability and human rights activist Jessica Wetz came up with a creative solution. The post “Avoid Doctors Wasting My Freakin’ Time”: Woman’s Medical Binder Goes Viral first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Sports Minister felicitates Indian PD cricket Team; Assures Govt support

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, honoured the Indian Physical Disability (PD) Cricket Team on winning the PD Champions Trophy 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Long hops? How one local cricket club are brewing their own beer

Link between cricket and beer is occasionally bitter but members are close to seeing the fruits of their own labour

The Guardian - UK

A former Tesla executive is suing the company, saying he was fired for not returning to an office more than 400 miles away

In a lawsuit filed in California last month, the former legal consultant claims the company fired him for not returning to the office, disregarding his disability.

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The Independent UK

‘Urgent’ disability benefit reform backed by Lords after Starmer warns of ‘ruthless’ cuts

Changes to the work capability assessment are at the heart of Labour plans

The Guardian - UK

Overhaul ‘unsustainable’ incapacity benefits system, Lords committee urges

Peers call on Labour to carry out ‘fundamental review’ amid rising concerns over retention of Tory plans for £3bn in cuts

The Conversation

Aussie film Take My Hand is a sweet love story – but it misses the mark in depicting chronic illness

Laura (Radha Mitchell) is an ambitious investment banker living in London with her husband and three children, at the peak of her career.

Capital & Main

School Voucher Opponents Have an Important Ally: Disability Advocates

Public school advocates say disability rights groups helped defeat voucher measures in three states in November.

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The Independent UK

High Court rules disability benefit reforms plan as unlawful – but Labour remains committed to cuts

Labour said it will ‘re-consult’ on the Conservative plans, but the government is looking to find the same savings

The Guardian - UK

Incapacity benefit cuts consultation was ‘misleading’ and unlawful, judge rules

Labour’s plan to push through ‘fit for work’ test reforms to save £3bn set back after activist’s high court challenge

The Guardian - AU

Melbourne woman’s fight to keep NDIS support raises legal questions about agency’s ‘troubling’ processes

Tribunal decision for 54-year-old Veronica Stephan-Miller suggests onus of proof should be on NDIA, not recipient, before revoking benefits

The National (Scotland)

DWP consultation on disability benefits reform was unlawful, court finds

A consultation over plans to reform a key disability benefits test was unlawful, the High Court has ruled ...

The Independent UK

Consultation over disability benefits reform was unlawful, High Court rules

Ellen Clifford brought legal action against the Government, arguing that the process did not provide people with sufficient information.

International Business Times UK

NHS Worker Took Over 400 Sick Days In 4 Years Due to 'Complex Mental Health Issues'; Wins Discrimination Case After Dismissal

NHS cleaner wins discrimination case after unfair dismissal due to mental health absences. The tribunal ruled dismissal irrational and ordered compensation.

The Guardian - UK

Lady Wilkins obituary

Television presenter, documentary maker and disability campaigner who focused on a lack of suitable accessible housing

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