The Latest Breaking News from Disability

Canada’s euthanasia system should be warning sign to other countries, MPs told

Concerns were aired that people who lack access to disability services or psychiatric treatment can be offered euthanasia under Canadian law.

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023

DWP could provide up to £691 each month for people with any of these 70 neurological conditions

People in Scotland with a neurological condition could be eligible for Adult Disability payment.

Daily Record · Jun 6, 2023

Young people providing part-time care for someone urged to claim £359 annual payment

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

Daily Record · Jun 6, 2023

Stroke survivors over State Pension age could be due up to £407 each month in Attendance Allowance

Older people who have had a mini stroke may also be eligible for either £68.10 or £101.75 each week.

Daily Record · Jun 5, 2023

Check if you are due £150 cost of living payment being made to 6.7m people this month

The disability cost of living payment will be made between June 20 and July 4.

Daily Record · Jun 5, 2023

DWP cost of living payments including Universal Credit, DLA, PIP, ESA and Pension Credit could add up to £1,350

Five different payments are being given out by the Department for Work and Pension (DWP) in the 2023/2024 financial year and some people could get more than one

Nottingham Post · Jun 5, 2023

Donna Traynor says tribunal settlement amount "exaggerated" in speculation

The former BBC Newsline presenter alleged she was discriminated against on the basis of age, sex and disability

Belfast Live · Jun 4, 2023

Home Bargains employee told 'not to play disability card' given £25,000 payout

Ryan Walker, 26, who suffers from cerebral palsy, was told "not to play the disability card" by his former supervisor.

Daily Record · Jun 4, 2023

DWP cost of living payments for Universal Credit, DLA, PIP, ESA and Pension Credit claimants could reach £1,350

Cost-of-living payments to people receiving a range of different benefits could really help families out this year.

Chronicle Live · Jun 3, 2023

The 'silent epidemic' leaving almost 28 million Brits in horrific pain - including Eamonn Holmes

“Although often devastating to the millions who have it and one of the biggest causes of disability in the UK, to others it cannot be seen”

Manchester Evening News · Jun 3, 2023