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DWP payments worth £150 a week available if you have specific skin or eye problems

Nearly three million people across the country qualify for DWP's disability benefit PIP, but many may not realise their health condition means they are eligible

Daily Mirror

DWP dismisses new call for full review of PIP application process including health provider assessments

Nearly 15,000 people have signed an online petition calling for a review into how DWP delivers PIP.

Daily Record

People nearing State Pension age could be due wide range of extra benefits during retirement

There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged over 66.

Daily Record

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DWP says no assessment made of the costs involved for means-testing PIP

Disability benefits including PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance are not currently means-tested.

Daily Record

NDIS minister Bill Shorten reads the riot act to rorters, vowing to track down 'shonky' providers

The minister in charge of the NDIS has vowed to track down "shonky" disability providers, telling them to "get off my scheme".

ABC News

DWP £10 bonus payment for people on State Pension and certain benefits to be paid next month

Millions of people will receive the tax-free payment if they are eligible during the qualifying week in December.

Daily Record

Appeals Court weighs death row inmate's disability claims

Attorneys for Tennessee death row inmate Byron Black say he should not be executed because he is intellectually disabled

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Adam Hills reveals Princess Royal’s favourite comedy show after being made MBE

Comedian Adam Hills was made an MBE for services to Paralympic sport and disability awareness.

The Independent UK

Public urged to take part in consultation on plans for new disabled riding centre

The charity behind plans for a new Riding for the Disabled facility in Stirling say they want to improve disability services more broadly within Forth Valley. And they are encouraging people to participate in their three-month consultation ahead of

Daily Record

Full list of DWP cost of living and heating payments due to be issued before Christmas

Eight million households in the UK are expecting the second instalment of the cost of living payment from the DWP within the next two weeks - but this is not the only financial support available this winter.

Edinburgh Live

Most PIP assessments being conducted by phone or video call - key tips for every type of consultation

New data from DWP shows that 74% of assessments were conducted remotely in September.

Daily Record

People making new claim for PIP may not need to attend an assessment

There are five application scenarios where people making a new claim may not need to go through the consultation process.

Daily Record

Air Canada Faces Fallout After Customer Complaint

Mobility aids are still frequently treated like luggage instead of medical necessities

The Street

Tennessee DA seeks death sentence commutation, AG against

Tennessee’s conservative attorney general and Nashville’s liberal district attorney are at odds over whether a death row inmate is intellectually disabled and consequently should not be executed

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Australia's preparing for its next COVID-19 wave — here's a look at the rules if you test positive

Australians no longer have to isolate when they have COVID-19 but, with cases rising as new variants emerge and vaccination coverage wanes, different states have different recommendations about what to do if you are infected.

Dublin Live

Social welfare Ireland: Exact dates for once off extra cost of living payments this month

Thousands of people are in for a much needed cash boost this November

AAP

Outdated disability laws to be reviewed

The public will have their say on an overhaul of disability services law as the Albanese government launches a long-overdue review into the legislation.

Edinburgh Live

Five changes hitting DWP benefits including Universal Credit before Christmas

The updates include cost of living support grants, tougher work search rules and fast track rules - and all these procedures will affect Department for Work and Pensions benefits before Christmas.

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Nottingham Post

Second cost of living £324 payment to be sent out from tomorrow to millions

People claiming certain benefits can expect to see the sum of money over the next couple of weeks

Irish Mirror

Social Welfare Ireland: Four social welfare payments due this week

The measures were put in place by the government to provide additional support to those struggling with the current cost of living crisis

Daily Record

No plans to review Attendance Allowance to include mobility element for older people with disability

Unlike PIP, Adult Disability Payment or DLA, Attendance Allowance does not have a mobility component.

Wales Online

Millions to receive £324 cost of living payment from Tuesday

The money will land in accounts over the next two weeks

Liverpool Echo

DWP benefits including Universal Credit to see five changes before Christmas

The updates include cost of living support grants, tougher work search rules and fast track rules

Daily Mirror

Disabled workers earn £3,700 less per year than their peers as pay gap rises

New research by the Trade Union Congress (TUC) found the disability pay gap has increased to 17.2%, amounting to £2.05 per hour for someone working a 35 hour week

WEKU

Lois Curtis, who won a landmark civil rights case for people with disabilities, died

Lois Curtis, an artist with an intellectual disability who brought a landmark civil rights lawsuit that gave people with disabilities the right to live outside of institutions, has died.

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