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New disability payment video calls can last more than three hours

The first payment including any arrears is issued following a successful decision within five working days.

Daily Record

All the cost of living payments in February and when rest of DWP cash is coming

DWP cost of living payment dates will be throughout 2023 and 2024

Wales Online

Bipartisan support for NDIS despite increasing costs

The prime minister says the National Disability Insurance Scheme is supported across the parliament although costs are growing at an "extraordinary" rate.

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Australia’s airlines and airports urged to improve treatment of travellers with disabilities

Disability royal commissioner writes to company bosses after hearing of people dropped on the floor and discrimination against assistance dogs

The Guardian - AU

Check how much of the £1,350 cost of living payments you are due this year

Eligible benefit claimants could receive a combination of the £150, £300 and £900 payments being issued in 2023/24.

Daily Record

DWP could stop Carer's Allowance and take you to court if you fail to report these changes

The data shows that a total of 936,766 people were recieving the payment, with the amount set to rise to £76.75 per week in April.

Nottingham Post

DWP could stop Carer's Allowance and take you to court if any of these changes are not reported

There are nine main changes in circumstances which all unpaid carers should be aware of.

Daily Record

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Nail salon refuses to serve disabled teenager saying it 'doesn't do people like her'

Shiloh Maberly-Stenner, 14, who suffers with an ultra-rare medical condition, was taken to a nail salon in Robina, on Australia's Gold Coast, by her grandma and support worker, but was turned away by staff

Daily Mirror

People urged to share views on eligibility for mobility element of disability benefit in new consultation

The Scottish Government estimates Adult Disability Payment will provide support to over 510,000 people by 2025.

Daily Record

Nursery treated Amelie 'less favourably’ because she has special needs

A disability discrimination case was taken by the parents of Amelie Cummins against Trinity Nursey School in Bangor

Wales Online

Nursery apologises after child with Down's syndrome ‘treated less favourably’

A nursery has apologised after parents claimed their daughter with Down's syndrome was 'treated less favourably' and forced to start later than other children

Daily Mirror

Nursery apologises after child with special needs ‘treated less favourably’

The parents of Amelie Cummins took a disability discrimination case on behalf of their daughter against Trinity Nursery School in Bangor.

The Independent UK

Bangor nursery settles discrimination case over disabled child

"We hope that by challenging this behaviour no other disabled child would face a similar situation."

Belfast Live

‘This has got to stop!’ Loose Women’s Sophie Morgan blasts airport staff for ‘destroying’ her wheelchair

The disability advocate was forced to sit in an aisle chair that was ‘not safe’

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Man secures cheaper gym fees that could benefit disabled Britons

Andrew Gray made a discrimination claim against Nuffield Health, which has now agreed to offer reduced rates

Daily Record

New update on devolved disability payment processing times for people waiting on decision

Payments for Adult or Child Disability Payment are calculated from the date that the person first applied.

Liverpool Echo

Everything we know so far about £1,350 cost of living payments including eligibility

More cost of living payments are coming throughout 2023 and 2024

Daily Record

SNP criticise DWP for extending 'failing' Maximus disability assessment contract

Maximus UK Services Ltd was given a seven-month extension to its Health and Disability Assessment Service contract earlier this month.

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'I’m a disabled person, not a person with a disability - it's a constant battle'

Disabled people battle constantly to be called what they are, with AP Styleguide's recent tweet a "vomit-inducing" example of the problem, says Mirror columnist Rachel Charlton-Dailey

Nottingham Post

DWP - Not all Universal Credit claimants will qualify for new £301 Cost of Living payment

The first instalment of the £900 Cost of Living payment is due this spring

The Conversation

Children and teens aren't doing enough physical activity - new study sounds a health warning

Physical inactivity is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide. It’s also associated with chronic illness and disability. Recent research estimates that the world could see close to half a billion new cases of major chronic diseases by 2030 if people don’t get more active. Regular physical activity helps to…

Belfast Live

Derry project looks into impact of bereavement for those with learning disabilities

"We all need to be able to grieve and see that other people grieve. This is no different for people with a learning disability and autistic people"

Tribune News Service

Experts say ‘missteps’ were likely in how school addressed special needs of Richneck student

When first grade teacher Abigail Zwerner was shot by her 6-year-old student in the middle of a lesson on Jan. 6, it left the Newport News community — and the nation — in shock.

ABC News

Aboriginal disability yarning group members connect to culture and each other through story sharing

Gathered around a home-cooked meal, members of an Aboriginal disability yarning group bask in laughter and stories at their weekly catch up. It may seem like a simple concept but it's filling a major gap in the disability sector.

Wales Online

Latest DWP details on £1,350 cost of living payments coming this year

More payments are coming in 2023 and 2024 for a lot of people

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