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New campaign aims to raise awareness of financial support for disabled people

DISABLED people are being urged to find out if they are eligible for Scottish Government benefits as part of a new campaign to increase take-up.

The National (Scotland)

Scots mum reliant on disability benefits urges others to check if eligible for new devolved payment

Caroline Milburn, from Edinburgh, said disability benefits have helped cover essential costs for her daughter and give her opportunities she would never have had without them.

Daily Record

Parents turn to equine therapy for children with autism, ADHD as disability services wait times blow out

Equine therapy is covered under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and is increasingly being used by parents in WA's Goldfields to help children with a range of mental health and behavioural conditions.

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Bus Stop Films program allowing young adults with intellectual disabilities to tell their stories

Louisa Jones has a passion for filmmaking and is among the first induction of students in Tasmania taking part in a film-making program for young adults with an intellectual disability.

ABC News

Social welfare Ireland: Parents could get €330 payment after recent rule change

Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys recently signed new regulations which will make sure that Domiciliary Care Allowance is paid out to families of children who remain in hospital after their birth

Dublin Live

Cost of living: Parents may qualify for €330 social welfare payment after new rule change

The Minister for Social Protection has signed off on a rule change for those claiming Domiciliary Care Allowance which entitles more parents to the social welfare payment

Irish Mirror

Golf program driving inclusion, delivering health benefits for people living with disability

Attending Queensland's largest inclusive golfing program is the highlight of Bailey's week. It's also where he gets to see his best friend Cam, and build new skills and confidence.

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DWP's new PIP guidance on benefit payments including who is eligible

PIP is a payment that aims to support people living with particular illnesses, disabilities or mental health conditions.

Nottingham Post

Calls for apology over ‘nasty, vile’ Hanson video

Advocates from the disabled community say a One Nation video is "insensitive cruelty" and have called for an apology.

The New Daily

State treasurers propose targeting men to work in care sector to boost productivity

Board of treasurers’ submission to employment white paper taskforce suggests making training flexible and promoting regional jobs

The Guardian - AU

Disability advocates condemn 'nasty, vile' Hanson video

Advocates from the disabled community say a One Nation video is "insensitive cruelty" and have called for an apology from leader Pauline Hanson.

AAP

New online PIP guides from DWP could help you claim up to £691 each month

PIP is worth between £26.90 and £172.75 each week for people with a disability or health condition.

Daily Record

Young people caring for someone with a health condition could be due annual payment worth nearly £360

The Young Carer Grant is for Scots aged 16, 17 or 18 who provide up to 16 hours of care each week.

Daily Record

Morocco’s King Inaugurates Psychosocial Rehabilitation Center in Casablanca

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI oversaw on Wednesday the inauguration of the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Center at Casablanca’s Ibn Rochd University Hospital. The project, carried out by Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity, illustrates the special interest King Mohammed grants to the promotion of the health sector in Morocco. The King took the…

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Man pleads guilty in rapper Pop Smoke’s death, is sentenced to four years

LOS ANGELES — A 20-year-old charged in the killing of Pop Smoke pleaded guilty in juvenile court Thursday, admitting he entered a Hollywood Hills mansion as a teenager in February 2020 intending to rob the rapper, who was shot to death in a struggle with his assailants.

Liverpool Echo

Labour councillor said she'll 'fight' for area as she takes on her own party

Cllr Yvonne Nolan said she had been dropped by the Labour Party after speaking up about disability discrimination

Daily Mirror

Dis Life: 'We are seen as troublemakers for wanting appropriate support for disabled children'

Latest figures from the NHS show that children are three times more likely than adults to be facing waiting times of over a year for community treatments for things like speech therapy

Manchester Evening News

The DWP benefits including Universal Credit and PIP rising after the Easter weekend

Every year, benefits are subjected to an increase that is in line with the recorded inflation for the previous September

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Daily Record

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

Over 700 vehicles have been added to the Motability Scheme this Spring.

Daily Record

People on PIP, Adult Disability Payment or DLA could be due up to £691 every month tax-free

Full list of new weekly and monthly rates for disability benefits including devolved payments.

The Independent UK

Blind man documents experience getting stuck in inaccessible hotel elevator

‘I don’t feel disabled when I fiddle around for stuff, but when things are inaccessible, I’m forced to live in my disability,’ singer Mario Bonds says

Daily Record

People with any of these 21 health conditions may be due up to £172 each week

More than 540 health conditions are supported through Adult Disability Payment and PIP.

Manchester Evening News

Millions of households to see series of benefit payments rise from tomorrow

A wide variety of elements and Tax Credits will see an increase at the same rate of September's inflation

Daily Record

Scottish benefits to be paid early this week due to Easter bank holidays

Payments of Adult Disability Payment and Scottish Child Payment could arrive early for some people.

The Independent UK

Richard Whitehead: Too many disabled athletes are known for reality TV shows

The double gold medallist has called for change in the exposure successful disabled athletes are getting.

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