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Northern Ireland swimming hero Barry McClements back making waves at place where it all began

The Ards para-swimmer made history at the Commonwealth Games, securing NI's first ever medal in the pool with a stunning backstroke performance

Belfast Live

Lewis Capaldi’s Glastonbury set displayed the best of the human spirit – and put disability centre-stage

In his moment of triumph, his disabilities visible, the crowd loved him. If only society was always so accepting of difference, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

The Guardian - UK

DWP says some £150 disability cost of living payments will be made AFTER payment window ends

While most Disability Cost of Living Payments have been issued, some may still be waiting

Manchester Evening News

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99% of those eligible for disability cost-of-living payment have received £150

The vast majority of those eligible have received the payments within the first five working days of the start of the rollout, the DWP said.

The Independent UK

Organizations are leaving disabled workers behind in their DEI efforts — here's how they can do better

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are becoming increasingly commonplace worldwide. However, when it comes to these efforts, disability is often not given the same level of attention as other factors like gender, ethnicity, culture, race or sexuality. This needs to change.

The Conversation

Comedian Chris McCausland: ‘A blind bloke chucking axes was a health and safety nightmare’

The standup and TV host on his new travel show, bonding with Gazza and how he nearly became a spy

The Guardian - UK

A Woman With A Disability Has Shared Her Fked Experience Organising Taylor Swift Tickets

Amy Evans and her sister Rebecca say they faced "discrimination" from Ticketek and Frontier Touring while trying to organise Taylor Swift's Eras Tour tickets.

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Four DWP benefits you could receive if you’re an unpaid carer - how to make a claim

If you care for someone else, you might be entitled to help with your day-to-day living costs often carers are unable to take on full time work alongside their caring responsibilities

Daily Mirror

FA Disability Cup finals weekend illustrates that football is for all

St George’s Park hosts the event that contains six different disciplines, each with its own rule variations, over two days

The Guardian - UK

Urgent appeal after specialist disability bikes damaged and stolen from park

“The impact is massive, and we probably won’t be able to put on the groups for the rest of the year now"

Manchester Evening News

PIP points and payment rates explained which could help you make a successful claim first time

Adult Disability Payment has replaced new claims for PIP in Scotland and is worth up to £691 each month.

Daily Record

People on PIP or DLA could see changes to Motability Scheme this year when lease ends

Over 690 vehicles are available through the Motability Scheme this summer.

Daily Record

Disabled woman claims Canada is forcing her to die by assisted suicide: ‘It’s not what I want’

The woman accused the government of creating ‘the perfect storm for disabled people’ in Ontario

The Independent UK

Centre defends National Family Health Survey-6 questionnaire, says disability data won’t change fast

Disability data will not change very fast and there is no reason to collect this data every three years, said the Health Ministry, in response to criticism over the exclusion of disability-related questions in the sixth round of National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) which is set to begin shortly.

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Daily Record

People with diabetes could be due up to £691 each month in financial help through PIP or ADP

People with diabetes in Scotland may be eligible for Adult Disability Payment.

Liverpool Echo

Everton amputees in hunt for summer silverware in landmark final set for TV

Everton's amputee team is set for a major final which is to be shown on BT Sport

Daily Record

People on Universal Credit with health issues could be due an extra £691 each month

If you need help due to a disability or long-term health condition you may qualify for support through PIP or ADP.

Wales Online

DWP pays 6.4 million cost of living disability benefit in just three days

Next payout from Department for Work and Pensions is £300 from £900 total in autumn 2023

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Manchester Evening News

What to do if you've not received £150 DWP Disability Cost of Living Payment yet

Around 6.5 million eligible claimants are expected to benefit from the cash boost

The Conversation

Processing and grieving an ongoing loss – such as a child with a devastating injury or disability – does not fit neatly into traditional models of grief

Traditional loss is typically considered a five-stage process, linear and time-bound, where a person moves from denial to acceptance.

Golf Monthly

G4D Players At Ping Open Get Custom Fittings

Competitors were treated to the full custom-fitting experience as Ping continue to help golfers with a disability

Daily Record

Older people could see mobility element included in new State Pension age disability benefit

Pension Age Disability Payment will provide financial support for more than 127,000 pensioners living in Scotland.

Daily Record

New DWP plans to simplify health assessments for benefits including Universal could be delayed

Work Capability Assessments are due to be scrapped for means-tested benefits leaving only PIP.

Daily Record

£150 cost of living payments made to 6.4m people as DWP aims to pay most by Monday

DWP plans to make 99% of all payments due to those already eligible by June 26

Daily Record

People over State Pension age with hearing issues could be due up to £101 each week

Nearly 8,000 older people with impaired hearing are receiving either £68.10 or £101.75 each week through Attendance Allowance.

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